Chapter 3: Hardware Flashcards by Regi Regi

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What are the features of embedded systems?

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Dedicated to a single task // limited number of functions
Built into a larger system // integrated into a larger system
An embedded system must contain a processor, memory and an I/O capability // Dedicated hardware

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What are the draw backs of embedded systems?

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Difficult to change/update the firmware by the user
Errors cannot be fixed easily / repairing is expensive/specialist task.
Functionality cannot be changed easily
Faulty/outdated devices are often thrown away rather than repaired
…leading to e-waste

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