Embedded Systems

Embedded Systems

by BSN Computing

Multiple Select

In this lesson I am going to learn to ... ?

• Define 'embedded system'

• Explain how embedded system is different from general-purpose computer

• Identify hardware & software of embedded systems

• Describe applicatons of embedded systems

Multiple Select

What are the key components of any computer system?

• Processor

• Memory

• Input devices

• Output devices

• Users

Multiple Select

Which of these devices could be considered to be a "general purpose" computer?

• Desktop PC

• Laptop

• Tablet

• Smart phone

• GPS navigator

Multiple Choice

Choose the best word to complete this description:

"An embedded system is a computer system that has a __________ function within a larger mechanical or electronic system. It is embedded as part of a complete device often including electrical or electronic hardware and mechanical parts. "

• dedicated

• important

• particular

• specific

Multiple Choice

Choose the best word to complete this description:

"Because an embedded system typically controls _________ operations of the machine that it is embedded within, it often has real-time computing constraints. Embedded systems control many devices in common use today. In 2009, it was estimated that ninety-eight percent of all microprocessors manufactured were used in embedded systems."

• random

• physical

• software

• virtual

Open Ended

Make your own list of 5 devices that contain an embedded system.

Multiple Select

Which one is characteristic of a typical embedded system?

• Low power use

• Normal power use

Multiple Select

Which one is characteristic of a typical embedded system?

• Single purpose

• General purpose

Multiple Select

Which one is characteristic of a typical embedded system?

• Smaller than normal computer size

• Normal comput

Multiple Select

Which one is characteristic of a typical embedded system?

• Less need for updates/upgrades

• Normal need for updates/upgrades

Multiple Select

Which one is characteristic of a typical embedded system?

• Low cost

• Normal cost

Multiple Select

Which one is characteristic of a typical embedded system?

• Real-time operation

• Interactive operation

Fill in the Blanks

A specific class of computer software that provides the low-level control for a device's specific hardware.

Multiple Choice

What type of programming language is the software for an embedded system more likely to be written in?

• Low-level language

• High-level language

Open Ended

Give a reason for your answer to the previous question.

Multiple Select

In this lesson I have learned to ...

• Define 'embedded system'

• Explain how embedded system is different from general-purpose computer

• Identify hardware & software of embedded systems

• Describe applicatons of embedded systems

Open Ended

Thinking Hard

Sum up the lesson content into three key words. Justify why you have chosen each word.

(press Shift+Enter to take a new line ...)

Poll

How much of this lesson have you understood?

• None of it

• Some of it

• Most of it

• All of it