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Embedded computer system

An embedded computer system is a specialized computer system which is physically embedded within a larger system or machine. An embedded system is usually programmed to perform a specific set of tasks within the system and operates in an environment generally transparent to the user. An embedded device typically includes a microprocessor and application software. The application software runs under the control of a real-time operating system (RTOS) and is typically partitioned into one or more threads. A thread is an independent unit of executable software that shares the control of the microprocessor with other defined threads within the embedded system. Embedded systems are the most prevalent of all computer systems used today, accounting for the vast majority of microprocessors sold. Embedded computers are now used in a wide variety of systems, such as aircraft, automobiles, appliances, weapons, medical devices, and computer peripheral devices. An embedded system normally executes software in which the user interface is implemented as a system interface. Many embedded systems employ heterogeneous distributed architectures which consist of several general-purpose processors and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) of different types interconnected by various communication links. The programming languages used to program general purpose computers are increasingly being used to program embedded computers for specialized devices.

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