What Embedded System is?

Components, Applications, Examples,

Advantages 2019

Embedded System Definition:

What Embedded System is? The best definition of embedded system is a combination
of both software and hardware that perform a specific task to work. Merge of computer
structure with any mechanical or electrical setup. What is embedded system? This
setup makes a combination to perform a specific task or purpose is called an “Embedded
System”. These sorts of systemization control several devices are using in our daily life
commonly.
How Embedded System Works?
Let’s define all components, their applications with examples and its advantages;
Components of Embedded System:
There are three mains components of system embedded that make a combination to act
any task;
Input Device (Computer Program Device)
Micro Controller (Processor or Brain)
Output Device

Input Device in Embedded System (Software):

Computer program device has a pre-programmed instructions or the way of working,

organizing or performing for different tasks according to the fixed set of rules or plans.
Deep-seated system embeds the software into the hardware which allows the application
or any specific part of the application to perform according to the given planned root to
work.

Micro Controller in Embedded System (Micro Processor or Brain):

In any electronic system, hardware platform is an essential part in which it performs the
operation. Hardware’s are built with microprocessors or microcontrollers. Ingrained co-
ordinations have main elements like I/O (Input /Output) interface. Usually installed pattern
has: Power supply, Processors, Memory, Timer, Input /Output circuit etc.

The Microprocessor or Microcontroller is the heart of any system having different

hardware devices, integrated circuit, Central Processing Unit (CPU) and sensors
(Usually, Sensors are not necessarily use according to the machine or electric devices).
The best impacted system should be advanced processors and controllers that perform as
robust with exceptions handling capabilities and should be designed within cost and
power constraints.

A general purpose of Microcontroller is that devices are used to control, monitor or help
the equipment’s during the operations of machinery or any imbedded devices.

Output Device in Embedded System (Operating System):

Input Devices or software transmits the specific information or roadmap to the

Microcontroller of any machine kiit sap. After that, Microprocessor or circuit control and
divide the information related to different departments of action for perform the activity.
The output device several functions obey or follow the instructions and perform to
complete the task.

Types of Embedded System:

Performance and Functional Requirements Based Embedded systems:

Stand Alone
Real Time
Networked
Mobile Embedded System
Embedded System Based on Performance of the Microcontroller:
Small Scale
Medium Scale
Sophisticated

Embedded System Applications and Embedded System Examples:

Stuffed system is already utilizing in various fields of automobiles industry, energy

control instruments, aeronautical industry, telecommunication, worldwide transport
industry and even for e-payment or electronic payment perspectives since last two
decades. This system is going to update with the passage of time.

Embedded System in Automobile Industry:

In automobile sector embedded engineering technology is using in cars anti- lock brake
system (ABS), electronic stability control: this ESC /ESP control system is a confined
curb system that provides the drivers or riders better hold on cars or vehicles while
driving. Traction control: TCS is a safety feature in car that assist the vehicles to make
effective during running on the road while accelerating on low friction or unbalance road
surface. It prevent to keep unbalancing situation left / right move when increase the speed
of the car.
Automatic 4X4 Wheel Drive: The car manufacturing companies are providing
automatic four-wheel drive option in their vehicles that provide smooth drive.
Other encased specifications are under below:
Driver Assistance System: GPS, Audio System, Digital radio, night vision and lane
warning function, collision warning with adaptive cruise control, tire pressure monitoring
system, configurable instrument bunches,
Comfort and convenience with embed: internet access, DVD Player, rear seat
entertainment, head up display, car reverse assistance, multimedia system, telematics
etc…

Embedded System in Aeronautical and Avionic Industry:

Missile technology implanted with tracking system,

Aircraft,
Fighter Jet,
Guided Missiles,
Pace Makers,
Integrated Sensors, Navigation aids, cockpit control and display, air data computer, flight
control systems, autopilot, electronic warfare system, engine monitoring device, weather
data provide devices etc…

Embedded System in Electronic Gadgets:

Digital TV,
DVD Player,
Television or STB,
Personal Media,
Tablets,
Medical Devices,
Home Automation,
Auto Mobile,
Smart Phone,

Embedded System in Telecommunication Industry:

Network Switch,
Firewall Gateway,
Modem or Router,
Networking,
Mobile computing,
Wireless communications,

Embedded System in Electronic Payment Methods:

Automated Teller Machine (ATM),

Credit Card and Debit Card,
Smart Card,
Online Payment Transfer,
E-Wallet, etc…

Advantages of Embedded Systems:

Embedded systems are responsible of doing targeted tasks in a specific environment.

These tasks can be different in various fields like air craft, in medical equipment or even
in the cars manufacturing, when built and performance based during the drive. There are
some massive and non-efficient systems responsible for control the main system. The key
advantage is efficiency and the ability of using several software systems on the fixed
chips. Its purpose should make the systems get more latest and advanced software to
accomplish its task with more accurately. Other advantages are under below:

Smaller Size: Since the utilization of am-bedded system in various fields, the
applications, gadgets and even our home appliances. These applications have now
become smaller rather than former goods.

Cost Efficient: Due to the modernization in technology, smaller components with most
efficient technology keep the prices and cost of production decrease. Due to the
advancement of technology with embedded stuffing.

Portability of Goods: Portable means small size of the applications. In modern age,
embedded technology is already using to make anything smaller than small that can be
carried in a pocket like calculator, smart phones, digital counters, digital watches and
many other gadgets.

Low Power Consumptions: In this modern era, embedded systems make everything
power efficient. Most of folks like to consume products that will be energy efficient. For
example, DC Invertor Air Conditioner, LED Bulbs, LCD TV and etc… are the well
renowned products in our daily life.
Real Time Response: Imbedded Systems are also known as real time systems. It has the
main purpose to react on exact time when any thing will happen out of the boundary. Air
bag is the better example of these systems. When, car and driver is facing the critical
situation of hitting or an accident the embedded system react on this critical situation and
blow the air bag to save the driver life.