Introduction to Embedded Systems
Module Outline
Introduction to Embedded Systems
CPUs vs. MCUs vs. Embedded Systems
Example Embedded System: Bike Computer
Gasoline Automobile Engine Control Unit
Options for Building Embedded Systems
Benefits of Embedded Systems
Functions of Embedded Systems
Attributes of Embedded Systems
Constraints of Embedded Systems
Impact of Constraints
Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT)
Internet of Things
Challenges of Internet of Things
Building Embedded Systems
Building Embedded Systems using MCUs

Attributes of Embedded Systems

Interfacing with larger system and environment Analog signals for reading sensors Typically use a voltage to represent a physical value Power electronics for driving motors, solenoids Digital interfaces for communicating with other digital devices Simple – switches Complex – displays Concurrent, reactive behaviours Must respond to sequences and combinations of events Real-time systems have deadlines on responses Typically must perform multiple separate activities concurrently