Embedded Systems Flashcards
1
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What is an embedded system?
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Definition: - A computer system built into a larger machine to provide a means of control.
2
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What do embedded systems do?
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What do they do? - They perform a specific pre-programmed task which is stored in ROM.
3
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What do embedded systems use?
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- They use a combination of hardware and software.
4
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What are two examples of an embedded system and why are they suitable examples? (4 marks)
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- A washing machine (1) has a control chip that manages the different program cycles (1).
- A traffic light (1) has a control chip that determines when to change to a green or red light (1).
