An embedded system is a small‐scale computer system that is part of a machine or a
larger electrical/mechanical system. It is often designed to perform certain dedicated
tasks and often a real‐time system. It is called embedded because the computer system
is embedded within a hardware device. Embedded systems are important, as they are
getting increasingly used in many daily appliances, such as digital watches, cameras,
microwave ovens, washing machines, boilers, fridges, smart TVs, and cars. Embedded
systems also often need to be small in size, low in cost, and have low power consumption.
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