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An embedded system is a system in which the computer (generally a microcontroller or microprocessor) is included as an integral part of the system. Often, the computer is relatively invisible to the user, without obvious applications, files, or operating systems.
Explain the Difference Between Microcontroller and Microprocessor
Early in my journey with embedded electronics, I bought two development boards on the same day — an…
What Is the Role of a Microcontroller in an Embedded System?
When I built my first embedded project — a plant-watering system that checked soil moisture and turned on…
What Are the Key Components of an Embedded System?
When I first started tearing apart old electronics as a hobby, I assumed every circuit board was some…
How Does an Embedded System Differ from a General-Purpose Computer?
A few years ago, I tried explaining to a non-technical friend why the “computer” inside her car’s engine…
What Is an Embedded System?
I still remember the first time I popped open an old microwave to fix a broken keypad and…