PROJECT DOMAIN
Software Project II (CSE -216)
What is Embedded Systems?
● Embedded systems are computer hardware and software that are
embedded into everyday things .
● They are dedicated to a particular function and are difficult to update once
they are shipped.
● Embed means to set/organize separated parts(HW or SW)
What is IoT?
● IoT are computer hardware, software and networking capabilities that are
embedded into everyday things.
● They are often updated using their network capabilities and may act as a
Embedded Systems vs IOT
Embedded System IoT
• Embedded systems are electronic system, not • IoT are the systems which are connected things
necessarily connected things to internet to internet.
• IoT is a big model that tries to integrate multiple
thing together.
Types of ES:
• Performance and Functional requirements
• Performance of the Microcontroller
Application Sectors of Embedded System:
• Electronics Device
• Industrial
• Automotive
• Home
• Medical
• Commercial Use
• Military applications
• Telecommunication
Key aspects of Embedded System:
• Hardware of an embedded-system is used for
security and performance.
• The Software is used for features.
Characteristics of Embedded Systems:
Characteristics of Embedded Systems:
• All Embedded Systems are task specific
• Embedded systems are created to perform the task within a certain time frame. It must
therefore perform fast enough. A car’s brake system, if exceeds the time limit, may cause
accidents.
• They have minimal or no user interface (UI). A fully automatic washing machine works on
its own after the program is set and stops once the task is over.
• Are built to achieve certain efficiency levels
• Small sized, can work with less power and are not too expensive.
• Embedded systems cannot be changed or upgraded by the users
• They are expected to function for long durations without the user experiencing any
difficulties.
• Microcontroller or microprocessors are used to design embedded systems.
• Embedded systems need connected peripherals to attach input & output devices.
Embedded systems talk with the outside
world via peripherals, such as:
• Serial Communication Interfaces (SCI): RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, etc.
• Synchronous Serial Communication Interface: I2C, SPI, SSC and ESSI (Enhanced Synchronous Serial
Interface)
• Universal Serial Bus (USB)
• Multi Media Cards (SD cards, Compact Flash, etc.)
• Networks: Ethernet, LonWorks, etc.
• Fieldbuses: CAN-Bus, LIN-Bus, PROFIBUS, etc.
• Timers: PLL(s), Capture/Compare and Time Processing Units
• Discrete IO: aka General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)
• Analog to Digital/Digital to Analog (ADC/DAC)
• Debugging: JTAG, ISP, BDM Port, BITP, and DB9 ports.
Examples of Embedded Systems:
Examples of Embedded Systems:
1. Vehicles Brake
2. Toys
3. Electronics device: Washing Machine, game Controller
4. Home Automation : Automatic Door
5. Infrastructure: Canal gate controlled by operator
6. Power Systems: Solar System transmits performance information to a
management system
7. Supply Chain: Temperature-Controlled Container
8. Industrial: Factory Equipment i.e. Robot
9. Networking : Router
10. City: Smart City with automatic solar lighting self manages its power
capacity
Examples of Embedded Systems:
11. Theme Parks : A car on a roller coaster that monitors vibrations and seat belts that can
slow and stop the attraction if it finds a problem.
12. Fashion: could use computers to implement features such as shoes that change colors and
patterns on command.
13. Medicine: Computers in medical devices such as a heart monitor.
So on………….
Tools & Architecture:
Embedded system designers use
1. Compilers
2. Assemblers
3. Debuggers to develop embedded system software.
In the automotive sector:
AUTOSAR is a standard architecture for embedded software.
Advantages of Embedded System:
Advantages of Embedded System
• They are convenient for mass production. This results in low price per piece.
• These systems are highly stable and reliable.
• Embedded systems are made for specific tasks.
• The embedded systems are very small in size, hence can be carried and loaded anywhere.
• These systems are fast. They also use less power.
• The embedded systems optimize the use or resources available.
• They improve the product quality.
Disadvantages of Embedded System
• Once configured, these systems cannot be changed. Hence, no
improvement or upgradation on the ones designed and created can be
made.
• They are hard to maintain. It is also difficult to take a back-up of
embedded files.
• Troubleshooting is difficult for embedded systems. Transferring data
from one system to another is also quite problematic.
• Because these systems are made for specific tasks, hardware is limited.
