17. Importance of Embedded Software and Embedded Processors --HARSH BANGARI “ ... the New York Times has estimated that the average American comes into contact with about 60 micro-processors every day....” [Camposano, 1996] Latest top-level BMWs contain over 100 micro- processors [Personal communication] Most of the functionality of embedded systems will be implemented in software!
Editor's Notes
This lecture is intended to introduce the basic concept of embedded systems. At the end of this lecture the student will be able to define embedded systems identify embedded systems differentiate embedded systems with non-embedded systems and non-embedded real time systems
Highlight the interaction with the environment Input output communications require proper transduction and actuation So A/D conversion requirements can also be mentioned here A very important aspect that should be mentioned is that the design of the hardware and software of the ES derives its specifications from the environment with which it will interact