This document discusses embedded systems. It defines a system as a set of components that work together according to fixed rules or programs. It then provides examples of systems like watches and washing machines. The document outlines the typical components of an embedded system including hardware like processors, memory, and I/O devices, as well as application software and an optional real-time operating system. It classifies embedded systems as small, medium, or sophisticated based on their complexity and components. Finally, it describes various types of processors commonly used in embedded systems like microprocessors, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, and application-specific integrated circuits.