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What is an embedded system
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An embedded system is a computer system that is built into a larger system or device. They usually have more ROM than RAM
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How many tasks does an embedded system typically have?
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A limited number, only a few or even 1. This allows it to have a specific purpose
3
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Examples of embedded systems
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Dishwashers
Electronic car systems
Coffee machine
Bluetooth Speaker
Digital microwave
Watches
Fitness trackers
Vacuum robot
4
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Who programs the embedded system?
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The manufacturer beforehand.
5
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Advantages of embedded systems? (3)
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- Limited number of functions allows them to be cheaper
- Require less power and some can run on batteries
- Don’t need a lot of processing power so the processor can be cheap
Computer Science OCR GCSE
flashcards
Decks in class (22)
# Cards
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1.1.1 - CPU Architecture14
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1.1.2 - CPU Performance10
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1.1.3 - Embedded Systems5
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1.2.1 - Primary Storage13
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1.2.2 - Secondary Storage9
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1.2.4 & 1.2.5 - Data Storage and Compression26
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1.3.1 - Networks and Topologies42
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1.3.2 - Wired and wireless networks, protocols and layers26
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1.4.1 & 1.4.2 - Threats and Preventing Vulnerabilities13
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1.5.1 - Operating Systems18
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1.5.2 - Utility Software9
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Key definitions - Paper 166
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2.1.1 - Computational Thinking6
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2.1.2 - Designing, creating and refining algos11
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2.1.3 - Searching and Sorting Algorithms15
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2.2 - Programming fundamentals20
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2.2.3 - Additional programming techniques18
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2.3.1 - Defensive Design15
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2.3.2 - Testing11
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2.4.1 - Boolean Logic13
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2.5.1 - Languages17
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2.5.2 - IDEs9
