Chapter 2
Attributes of Embedded Systems
With such a wide range of computer platforms with vastly varying performance and I/O capabilities, in this chapter we will define some key attributes of embedded systems. A key characteristic of all embedded systems is that they are designed to perform a specific task or function. The software developed for the platform is specific to the function of the overall device. In many cases the compute capability of the device is invisible to the end user; the function provided by the device is all that matters. In contrast to the rapidly growing application-centric ecosystem developing in the smartphone ecosystem, End users of embedded systems do not generally install application software on such devices (although ...
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