Lecture 2 Yu

It is a specialized computer designed to perform dedicated tasks

These are the hardware components combined with software (firmware) to create an embedded system

It is the type of language typically used to write embedded system software before it is compiled

These are the three main constraints of embedded system software

These receive the output variables from an embedded computer

They are central to executing code and gathering environmental data

It is a single Integrated Circuit (IC) that is typically used for a specific application and designed to implement certain tasks

It is a processor in which the memory and I/O output component is connected internally

It is the typical clock speed range of a microcontroller

It is considered the heart of an Embedded System

It is a processor in which the memory and I/O output component is connected externally

It is the typical clock speed of a microprocessor

It is considered the heart of the Computer System

It is a component that microprocessors have integrated, but microcontrollers do not

It is a device that detects and responds to changes in the physical environment like temperature, light, motion, pressure, or sound

It is the process a sensor performs on detected physical changes so the system can process them

These are examples of the types of sensors mentioned in the lesson

A device that detects and responds to changes in the physical environment and converts them into electrical signals

What does the hardware interface acronym UART stand for?

What does the hardware interface acronym I2C stand for?

What does the hardware interface acronym SPI stand for?

Which communication interface uses GND, VCC, TXD, and RXD pins?

Which communication interface uses GND, VCC, SCK, and MOSI pins?

Which communication interface uses GND, SCL, and SDA pins?

Which communication protocol among UART, I2C, and SPI is asynchronous?

Which communication protocol requires 4 wires including MISO?

Which communication protocol features a multi-master/slave device topology?

Which communication protocol supports full-duplex communication?

The process of acquiring, processing, and controlling outputs via actuators

This programming language offers direct hardware access, low-level memory control, and is efficient and portable across microcontrollers

This programming language provides object-oriented features on top of C and is useful for larger systems with complex architectures

This extremely hardware-specific and low-level language enables direct manipulation of Central Processing Unit (CPU) instructions

This language is gaining traction in high-level embedded applications and is usually used in prototyping, data acquisition, and test automation

This language is suitable for complex embedded systems such as smartcards or industrial controllers

This programming language offers memory safety without garbage collection and is ideal for preventing runtime errors and improving reliability

This programming language is known for its strong typing and reliability, and is commonly used in aerospace, defense, and safety-critical systems

It executes tasks with precise timing and consistency, prioritizing determinism and ensuring safety in time-critical applications

It is a software application used to write and edit source code, serving as the primary workspace for programming with features like syntax highlighting and code suggestions

It transforms human-readable source code into machine code and converts code for the same platform, like PC code for PC

It converts code to run on a different architecture, like desktop code for an ARM microcontroller

It converts low-level code back to high-level code

It converts one high-level language into another

It converts assembly code to machine-readable binary by translating mnemonics into opcodes

They are tools used to inspect and fix errors in code by monitoring how it runs, utilizing breakpoints, step-through execution, and variable inspection

It is software that mimics microcontroller behavior to monitor memory, registers, and execution, allowing performance evaluation without hardware

It is hardware or software that mimics another system's environment, allowing testing of applications as if on actual hardware

They are the channels through which embedded systems interact with the real world, including serial, synchronous, USB, and GPIO types

It refers to the clock frequency support when selecting a microcontroller

It includes form factors like DIP and QFP, which directly affect physical space and board assembly

This microcontroller selection criterion is critical when designing battery-powered systems

This hardware capacity factor must be evaluated to ensure it can accommodate the compiled software size

These components must be matched to the specific connectivity and timing needs of the application

This microcontroller selection factor directly impacts the final production and retail pricing of the product

Beyond the hardware specifications, this requirement ensures you have accessible compilers and debuggers for the chosen platform

These are the primary fields mentioned where an RTOS is critical for operation