9. Embedded System Design for Various Applications
Embedded system design integrates hardware and software to perform specific tasks, adhering to constraints on power, performance, size, and cost. This chapter delves into fundamental principles and application-specific considerations, emphasizing the importance of reliability and efficiency across various domains such as consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, industrial automation, and IoT.
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What we have learnt
- Embedded systems must meet stringent requirements for functionality, performance, power consumption, and environmental constraints.
- Integration of hardware and software is critical for optimal system performance and reliability.
- Application-specific considerations significantly influence the design approach and requirements for embedded systems.
Key Concepts
- -- Requirements Specification
- The process of defining system requirements, including functional, performance, and environmental aspects before starting the design.
- -- RealTime Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Operating systems designed to manage task scheduling and resources in systems with real-time constraints ensuring timely responses to events.
- -- Resource Management
- The process of efficiently utilizing memory, processing power, and other resources in resource-constrained embedded systems.
- -- Debugging Tools
- Tools like JTAG and logic analyzers used for troubleshooting issues and optimizing embedded systems.
- -- Internet of Things (IoT)
- A network of interconnected devices communicating over the internet, relying on embedded systems for data processing and actuation.
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