Embedded systems are most directly defined as computer systems embedded inside larger systems. But that does not capture the reason these systems have emerged as such active research and commercial targets. By their very nature of being located inside a myriad of systems, embedded systems span a wide range of system requirements. If there is one unifying characteristic, it is that the design goals are often wildly at odds. For example, most portable communication devices require supercomputer-class processing capabilities for audio, imaging, and video processing, but must run on a very limited battery power supply and fit in a pocket-friendly form. Compounding this are the often tight cost constraints and very aggressive time-to-market requirements. These conflicts are why embedded systems present such interesting research and commercial challenges.
Opportunities and challenges in embedded systems
BECHINI, ALESSIO;PRETE, COSIMO ANTONIO
2004-01-01
Abstract
Embedded systems are most directly defined as computer systems embedded inside larger systems. But that does not capture the reason these systems have emerged as such active research and commercial targets. By their very nature of being located inside a myriad of systems, embedded systems span a wide range of system requirements. If there is one unifying characteristic, it is that the design goals are often wildly at odds. For example, most portable communication devices require supercomputer-class processing capabilities for audio, imaging, and video processing, but must run on a very limited battery power supply and fit in a pocket-friendly form. Compounding this are the often tight cost constraints and very aggressive time-to-market requirements. These conflicts are why embedded systems present such interesting research and commercial challenges.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
