Where are embedded computers found?

Answer 1

An "embedded" computer is a computer that is part of another device. For instance modern televisions have a computer inside them. This computer is part of the television and is dedicated just to doing what the television needs to work. Another example would be the computer comprising the engine management system of modern cars.

Another term often used for an embedded computer is a 'micro controller'. This is because the main purpose of an embedded computer is to control something.

All of the following contain an embedded computer:

• telephones
• televisions
• cameras
• washing machines
• microwave cookers
• dishwashers
• cars

These systems are mostly used in all type of communication computing, display and any other electronic device that we can think of. Spanning across all aspects of modern life consisting of communication, science, education and entertainment, embedded system are dedicated to specific tasks.

A specialized computer system that is part of a larger system or machine. Typically, an embedded system is housed on a single microprocessor board with the programs stored in ROM. Virtually all appliances that have a digital interface -- watches, microwaves, VCRs, cars -- utilize embedded systems. Some embedded systems include an operating system, but many are so specialized that the entire logic can be implemented as a single program.

Answer 2

An embedded system has historically been defined as a single function product where the intelligence is embedded in the system. It could be anything from a dishwasher to a hearing aid, if that product includes a microprocessor and software. Many of today's embedded systems are looking more like PCs with user interfaces, touchscreens, displays, keypads and more. Still, these are not general function systems but are designed to perform very specific functions.

Answer 3

These are dedicated, special-purpose computers. They are often entire computers on an single chip. In comparison to general purpose computers, they are less expensive and more reliable, since they are used only for limited tasks.

Answer 4

Embeded computers are found almost everywhere. If something has any kind of logical decision making as part of it's function, it probably has an embedded computer.

Answer 5

When one refers to embedded computer systems, they are talking about a computer system that is within an electrical system which has a real time constraints.

Answer 6

Processors that are taking a nap