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v. What is the Embedded System? Page 2 ANDES Confidential
Introduction v. Challenges in embedded system design. v. Design methodologies. Page 3 ANDES Confidential
Embedded System ? • An embedded system is a special-purpose computer system designed to perform one or a few dedicated functions • with real-time computing constraints • include hardware, software and mechanical parts Page 4 ANDES Confidential
Embedding a computer Page 5 ANDES Confidential
Embedded Processor v Characteristics § Low power § Closed operating environment § Cost sensitive Page 6 ANDES Confidential
Embedded Processor (cont. ) v How To Design A Good Embedded Processor? § Understand the functional requirements of the applications § Know all the related design techniques • Software – C/C++ – Assembly • Hardware – Verilog/VHDL – PCB § Select those features you want, and abandon those that you don’t need § Evaluate the design, goal: either the fastest possible for future expansion reasons, or slowest possible for cost reasons Page 7 ANDES Confidential
Applications v Personal digital assistant v Printer v GPS v Cell phone v Automobile: engine, brakes, etc. v Television v Set-Top Box Page 8 ANDES Confidential
Embedded Systems Connect Your Life Consumer Electronics Domain Media Center PC Digital Cable Ready TV PC Media Player Printer Cable STB BT Keyboard & Mouse Media Phone ` HDTV Camera 802. 11 Router Network Storage MP 3 Player Game System MAC PC Domain ANDES Confidential IP Home Stereo Mobile Phone Notebook PC Vo. IP Phone Page 9 Internet DVD+PVR BT Stereo HS
Embedded Systems Connect Your Life (cont. ) Page 10 ANDES Confidential
Characteristics of Embedded Systems v Sophisticated functionality. v Real-time operation. v Low cost. v Low power. v Designed to tight deadlines by small teams. Page 11 ANDES Confidential
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