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Embedded System Introduction. What is the Embedded System?. Introduction. Challenges in embedded system design. Design methodologies. Embedded System ?. An embedded system is a special-purpose computer system designed to perform one or a few dedicated functions
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What is the Embedded System? ANDES Confidential
Introduction • Challenges in embedded system design. • Design methodologies. 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 ANDES Confidential
Embedding a computer ANDES Confidential
Embedded Processor • Characteristics • Low power • Closed operating environment • Cost sensitive ANDES Confidential
Embedded Processor (cont.) • 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 ANDES Confidential
Applications • Personal digital assistant • Printer • GPS • Cell phone • Automobile: engine, brakes, etc. • Television • Set-Top Box ANDES Confidential
BT Stereo HS Media Center PC BT Keyboard& Mouse Digital CableReady TV Media Player Cable STB DVD+PVR PC MP3Player Game System HDTV Camera Printer Media Phone IP Home Stereo 802.11Router Network Storage MobilePhone Notebook PC VoIP Phone @ MAC Embedded Systems Connect Your Life ConsumerElectronics Domain ` Internet PC Domain ANDES Confidential
Embedded Systems Connect Your Life (cont.) ANDES Confidential
Characteristics of Embedded Systems • Sophisticated functionality. • Real-time operation. • Low cost. • Low power. • Designed to tight deadlines by small teams. ANDES Confidential