embeddedsoftware
Embedded software is computer software designed to operate hardware contained within a larger system. It drives embedded systems, which combine a processor with sensors, actuators, and other peripherals to perform specific tasks. Unlike general-purpose software, it must operate within fixed resource limits and satisfy real-time requirements of the host device.
Typical characteristics include real-time determinism, constrained memory and power, reliability, long service life, and often limited
Software architecture commonly includes hardware abstraction layers, a real-time operating system or bare-metal scheduler, middleware, and
Embedded software is governed by safety and reliability standards in many domains, such as ISO 26262 for
Typical application areas include consumer electronics, automotive control units, industrial automation, robotics, medical devices, communications equipment,