What is an embedded system?
A computer built into another device.
What are embedded systems often used as?
Control systems - they monitor and control machinery in order to achieve a desired result.
What are embedded systems designed for?
Doing a single task
What are some examples of embedded systems?
Dishwashers, microwaves and TVs.
In comparison to general purpose computers, embedded systems are what?
Easier to design, cheaper to produce and more efficient at doing their task.