Embedded Files
Real-time Operation
Automotive Applications
Automotive Applications
Essential for functions like anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
Split-second decisions are crucial for vehicle safety.
Medical Devices
Medical Devices
Medical devices, (for example: infusion pumps) rely on real-time operation for deliver precise
ensuring patient safety and treatment effectiveness.
Reliability
Constrained Resources
Aerospace Applications
Avionics systems require high reliability to ensure safe and efficient aircraft operation, minimizing risks to passengers and crew.
Industrial Control Systems
play a crucial role in ensuring uninterrupted production line operations and preventing costly downtime in manufacturing plants.
IoT Devices
Effective energy management is vital for prolonging the operational life of devices.
Consumer Electronics
balancing functionality and resource usage within constraints of processing power and memory.
Microcontrollers
Definition
Definition
compact integrated circuits that serve as the processing unit of an embedded system.
Functionality
Functionality
process data, execute programmed instructions, and manage the overall control of the system.
Common Features
Common Features
include a Central Processing Unit (CPU), memory (RAM and ROM), input/output ports, and peripherals.
Sensors and Actuators
Definition
Definition
Gather data from the system's environment while actuators perform actions based on that data.
Examples
Examples
can include temperature sensors, motion sensors, and cameras.
Actuators may include motors, valves, or displays.
Role
Role
enables embedded systems to sense changes in their surroundings and respond accordingly.
Memory
RAM (Random Access Memory)
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Provides volatile storage for data that the system actively uses during operation.
ROM (Read-Only Memory)
ROM (Read-Only Memory)
Stores non-volatile data, such as the system's firmware or essential instructions.
Flash Memory
Flash Memory
storing the system's program code (can reprogrammed)
Communication Interfaces
Serial Communication Ports
Serial Communication Ports
use UART, SPI, and I2C to communicate with other devices.
Wireless Protocols
Wireless Protocols
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enable data exchange
facilitating interaction with sensors, actuators, and external devices.
Conclusion/Reflection
Conclusion/Reflection
This week, there are no physical or online classes, so the focus is on self-guided learning through the provided slides. It took me a significant amount of time to navigate and comprehend the content, but I found the topic particularly intriguing as it introduced Automotive Applications and Medical Devices, with a special emphasis on Sensors and Actuators. My curiosity was most piqued by the latter. After spending time reading through the material, I have gained a brief understanding and some insights into these topics.
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