What is an embedded system?
| An embedded system refers to any electronic system that uses a CPU chip, but that is not a general-purpose workstation, desktop or laptop computer. Embedded systems generally use microprocessors, or sometimes custom-designed chips or both. It is used in various applications such as vehicles, machine tools and consumer electronics. |
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| 2012-05-08 | Sound gesture control system for computers Sound gesture control system for computers |
| 2012-04-19 | Embedded safety minimises system cost, size and devt time Embedded safety minimises system cost, size and devt time |
| 2012-02-08 | Pengutronix to demoµClinux for Cortex-M3 This new port ofµClinux features 3.2 Linux kernel, giving embedded designers time-to-market benefits of using an open source embedded operating system. |
| 2012-01-31 | Embedded flash file system ups RTOS performance Embedded flash file system ups RTOS performance |
| 2011-11-18 | Embedded die packages target smartphones apps Embedded die packages target smartphones apps |
| 2011-10-17 | 1.5GHz ARM-based module enhances multimedia Variscite's system on module uses OMAP4460 multi-core processor with dual ARM Cortex-A9 MPCores running at up to 1.5GHz each. |
| 2011-09-30 | Connectivity merges with in-vehicle infotainment The integration of wireless access in cars reveals an intuitive interface that claims to deliver driver safety. |
| 2011-09-20 | RFID reader IC touts reading smart labels GAO Embedded launches 13.56MHz RFID reader module, model 71300, claimed as the best choice for system integrators to install into other hardware devices such as printers, terminals and handheld devices. |
| 2011-09-13 | Mentor boosts Vista virtual platform Mentor Graphics Corp. enhances its Vista (electronic system level) ESL platform to enable virtual prototyping for early software development, claiming it the centrepiece of its ESL strategy. |
| 2011-08-26 | Test automation system optimises s/w testing Test automation system optimises s/w testing |
| 2011-08-29 | Motor control issues in MQX OS Understand the challenges of motor control in an operating system |
| 2011-08-22 | Fundamentals of core-based FPGA design (Part 1) The first instalment of this series provides an overview of FPGA processor core types—firm, hard and soft—and the pros and cons that need to be evaluated in the context of an embedded system's requirements. |
| 2011-08-22 | Easing embedded processing development (Part 2 Easing embedded processing development (Part 2 |
| 2011-08-22 | Using LightWeight IP for embedded systems Using LightWeight IP for embedded systems |
| 2011-07-11 | Address power issues in embedded apps using dual OS Address power issues in embedded apps using dual OS |
| 2011-05-09 | Embedded module claims smallest 25.4mm2 size Embedded module claims smallest 25.4mm2 size |
| 2011-04-27 | AMD Embedded G-Series gains ThreadX RTOS support AMD Embedded G-Series gains ThreadX RTOS support |
| 2011-04-19 | 500MHz–8GHz oscilloscopes extend MIPI support Tektronix's 500MHz–8GHz performance oscilloscope families ranging claim faster troubleshooting while offering serial decode solutions for MIPI Alliance's CSI-2 and DSI specifications. |
| 2011-04-07 | Cross-platform embedded database speeds app dev't Cross-platform embedded database speeds app dev't |
| 2011-02-07 | Embedded vision system targets industrial apps Embedded vision system targets industrial apps |
| 2011-01-31 | Optimising embedded apps with DMA Optimising embedded apps with DMA |
| 2011-01-24 | EDA focus shifts to system level design EDA focus shifts to system level design |
| 2011-01-18 | Mission computer targets military, aerospace apps Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing's new multiplatform mission computer is a compact, natural convection-cooled rugged 4-slot OpenVPX system. |
| 2010-12-27 | Safety-critical processor gets EASA certificate Altera announced that its DO-254/ED-80-certifiable version of Nios II embedded processor is a part of a safety-critical avionics system that has just been European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified. |
| 2010-12-27 | Apply requirements planning in embedded system design (Part 6 Apply requirements planning in embedded system design (Part 6 |
| 2010-12-27 | Apply requirements planning in embedded system design (Part 5 Apply requirements planning in embedded system design (Part 5 |
| 2010-12-23 | PCB thermal tech packs copper heatsink within board Viasystems Corp. says its PCB thermal management system, US patent no. 7,741,566 B2, includes a copper heatsink as an integral part of the board rather than as an attachment. |
| 2010-12-21 | Educator's day focuses on 'Research and Consultancy' NI and NICE committee host the 9th Annual Educator's Day 2010 held in Chennai, exchanging ideas for creativity and innovation. |
| 2010-12-20 | Apply requirements planning in embedded system design (Part 4 Apply requirements planning in embedded system design (Part 4 |
| 2010-12-20 | Apply requirements planning in embedded system design (Part 3 Apply requirements planning in embedded system design (Part 3 |
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