Unit 3.6: embedded systems Flashcards

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What is an embedded system?

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is a small computer designed to perform a SPECIFIC task, typically as part of a bigger system.

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What is a microcontroller?

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At the heart of an embedded system there is a MICROCONTROLLER. This consists of a CPU, memory, input/output ports.

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What are sensors?

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may act as input devices and supply the system with data from the outside world. They turn a PHYSICAL signal into an electronic signal.

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What is an actuator?

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is a device that converts a control signal into MECHANICAL motion.

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What is Firmware?

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is the software permanently stored in a hardware device that allows it to operate.

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What is the internet of things?

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The INTERNET OF THINGS is a network of physical objects that use sensors, embedded systems and wireless technology to collect and exchange data with little human interaction.

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