Embedded System

Fawad Humayun
Fawadhumayun.ucp@gmail.com

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What is Embedded System
• “A combination of computer hardware and software, and
perhaps additional mechanical or other parts, designed to
perform a dedicated function. In some cases, embedded
systems are part of a larger system or product, as in the case of
an antilock braking system in a car.”

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Difference B/w microprocessor and microcontroller

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Microprocessors
• Microprocessor is a heart of computer system.
• It is just a processor. I/O components are connected externally.
• Since I/O components has to be connected externally, the circuit
become large.
• Cost of entire circuit is increase.
• Most of the microprocessor do not have power saving features.
• Microprocessors have less no. of register's, hence more operations
are memory based.
• Mainly use in computer system.
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Microcontrollers
• Microcontroller is a heart of Embedded system.
• It has processor along with internal memory and I/O components.
• Memory and I/O components are present internally, the circuit is
small.
• Cost of entire circuit is low.
• Most of the microcontroller have power saving modes. This helps to
reduce power consumptions.
• Microprocessors have more no. of registers, hence program are easy
to write.
• Mainly use in washing machine, mp3 etc.
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 Embedded system vs. PC/smart phone
Embedded System PC/ Smart phone

• User might not be aware of the • User is aware of the interaction

micro processor / controller
• Runs a special program designed
for a specific purpose
• Failure to operate can have
serious implications
with a computing device
• Can run a wide range of
applications
• Failure to operate correctly
causes annoyance

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Embedded System in Our lives
• An average person interacts with up to ten embedded systems every
day.
• 98% of microprocessors are found within embedded systems

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Camera

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Automated Teller Machine (ATM)

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Automobiles

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Industrial Reborts

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Other Examples

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