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Embedded System
An embedded system is a specialized computer system designed to perform one or a few dedicated functions within a larger mechanical or electrical system. It's often part of a device, not a general-purpose computer.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
An embedded system is a dedicated computer system, comprising hardware and software, designed to perform specific functions within a larger mechanical or electronic system, often with real-time computing constraints, commonly found in industrial control, IoT devices, and robotics.
BACKGROUND
Windows IoT, short for Windows Internet of Things and formerly known as Windows Embedded, is a family of operating systems from Microsoft designed for use in embedded systems. Microsoft has three different subfamilies of operating systems for embedded devices targeting a wide market, ranging from small-footprint, real-time devices to point of sale (POS) devices like kiosks. Windows Embedded operating systems are available to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), who make it available to end users preloaded with their hardware, in addition to volume license customers in some cases.
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- Microcontroller system
- Dedicated system
- Real-time system
- IoT device
USAGE NOTE
Embedded systems are fundamental to the operation of smart sensors, industrial robots, and automated production lines.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Embedded System.
A global technology powerhouse with a significant focus on industrial automation and digitalization, developing embedded systems for PLCs, industrial PCs, edge devices, and IoT solutions crucial for smart manufacturing and Industry 5.0.
Specializes in industrial automation and information solutions, providing a wide range of embedded control systems, programmable automation controllers (PACs), and industrial IoT devices that power modern factories and contribute to Industry 5.0.
A subsidiary of Bosch, focused on drive and control technologies, developing advanced embedded systems for industrial hydraulics, electric drives and controls, and mobile applications, key to automation and smart factory concepts.
A leading provider of microcontrollers, microprocessors, and connectivity solutions essential for embedded systems in industrial automation, IoT, and edge computing applications within the manufacturing sector.
Develops and manufactures a broad portfolio of semiconductor products, including microcontrollers, sensors, and power management ICs that form the core of embedded systems used in industrial control, robotics, and factory automation.
Provides powerful processors and platforms for edge computing, industrial IoT, and embedded vision systems, enabling advanced analytics and AI capabilities directly on the factory floor for Industry 5.0 applications.
Offers digital transformation solutions for energy management and industrial automation, utilizing embedded systems in their controllers, smart sensors, and edge computing devices to create connected and efficient manufacturing environments.
A major designer and manufacturer of semiconductors, providing a vast array of embedded processors, microcontrollers, and analog components that are fundamental building blocks for industrial control systems, robotics, and smart factory infrastructure.