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Q.1. What does the term Embedded System mean?
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An embedded system is a dedicated computer system, combining a microprocessor/microcontroller with software, designed to perform one or a few specific, predefined functions within a larger mechanical or electrical system, rather than serving as a general-purpose computer.
An embedded system is a combination of computer hardware (typically a microprocessor or microcontroller) and dedicated software, designed and optimized to perform one or a small number of specific, predefined functions, usually as part of a larger mechanical, electrical, or electronic system, in contrast to a general-purpose computer designed to run a wide variety of arbitrary user-selected applications. Examples include the control units in washing machines, automotive engine control modules, digital cameras, and industrial process controllers — each contains an embedded microcontroller running fixed, application-specific firmware dedicated entirely to controlling that particular device's specific function.