This document discusses embedded system basics and applications. It defines an embedded system as one that has computer hardware with software embedded in it as an important component. Embedded systems have constraints of limited memory, processor speed, and the need to limit power dissipation. The document describes common components of embedded systems like processors, memory, I/O devices, and software. It also discusses different types of embedded systems based on complexity, and gives many examples of applications like household appliances, automotive systems, medical devices, and more.