An embedded system is a combination of computer hardware and software designed for a specific function. Embedded systems may also function within a larger system.
What are embedded systems give examples?
An embedded system can be an independent system or it can be a part of a large system. An embedded system is a microcontroller or microprocessor based system which is designed to perform a specific task. For example, a fire alarm is an embedded system; it will sense only smoke. It has hardware.
Is a laptop an embedded system?
Laptops and general-purpose CPU's are not considered to be embedded computers for several reasons. First, the word “embedded” implies that the computer must be contained in a larger mechanical or electronic system.