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embedded system Last modified: Thursday, December 05, 2002
A specialized computer system that is part of a larger system or machine. Typically, an embedded system is housed on a single microprocessor board with the programs stored in ROM. Virtually all appliances that have a digital interface -- watches, microwaves, VCRs, cars -- utilize embedded systems. Some embedded systems include an operating system, but many are so specialized that the entire logic can be implemented as a single program.
Embedded Systems Development Information Sources  Comprehensive collection of links to embedded systems industry news, directories, conferences, buyer's guides, resources, job center, and the Embedded Systems Programming magazine. Embedded Systems Internet Resources  Offers a meta-index to all chip-specific embedded resources as well as links to publications, hot lists, overviews, FTP sites, and other design resources. Byte magazine article on embedded processors Byte magazine's long article (June 1997) on embedded systems explores their history, proliferation, programming, and platforms including Java and Windows CE. ESC Online Provides an overview of new embedded technologies and information about the latest in embedded development. Also offers downloadable papers presented at the Embedded Systems Conference and links related to electronics and embedded systems development.	Related Categories Pervasive Computing Types of Computers Related Terms big-endian microcontroller pervasive computing embedded system Products : Top Store Offers: DinoDirect  140.99New 4CH standalone embedded DVR, DVR quad view on monitor, supporting 4-channel video signal input, can record other equipment, supported USB backup a... Amazon  2104.9916 Channel HD from 500 GB to 3TB Embedded DVR MPEG4 compression Mwave.com  995.00MESSOA SRD404 cctv 4ch realtime linux embedded dvr mpeg4 120/120fps 1024x768 6 hard drive bay DeepDiscount.com  24.47Books. Embedded Design Using Programmable Gate Arrays eBay  259.98Professional solution for CCTV surveillance recording 4 Channel Digital Multiplex recorder. Easy installation and swapping of IDE HDDs. Main Features4... Compare all matches: 225 Store Offers