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1.3: Embedded Systems
Exam Board:
OCR
Specification:
J277
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Embedded Systems
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Example: A washing machine has a control chip that manages the different program cycles.
An embedded system is a computer system built into a larger machine to provide a means of control.
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Embedded systems perform a specific pre-programmed task which is stored in ROM.
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An embedded system uses a combination of hardware and software. They perform only specific tasks and often have a small amount of storage and low processing power.
Example: A traffic light has a control chip that determines when to change to a green or red light.
Questo's Questions
1.3 - Embedded Software:
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1. What is an embedded system? [3]
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2a. Give two examples of an embedded system. [2]
2b. Research and describe another two examples of an embedded system. [4]
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