Embedded Systems

A General Purpose Computer.. pick 3

• is easy to reprogram

• is difficult to reprogram

• uses specialist input/output hardware

• can use a standard usb mouse

• can carry out a wide range of functions

An embedded system is one that is..

• built into a larger system and can be easily reprogrammed

• the main system but cannot be reprogrammed

• the main system and can easily be reporgrammed

• built into a larger system and has only limited functions

Examples of an embedded system include..

• Laptop

• Fridge

• Car engine management system

• Raspberry Pi

• GPS navigation

Examples of a General purpose Computer System..

• MacBook Pro

• Missile guidance system

• Raspberry Pi

• Mp4 player

• Laptop

Select the type of functions an embedded system can do

• Word Processing

• Control oven temperature

• Web browsing

• Pumping water

• opening a door

Select the type of functions a general purpose system can do

• Word Processing

• Control oven temperature

• Web browsing

• Pumping water

• opening a door