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Advances in measurements and instrumentation leveraging embedded systems
1Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria, Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20133, Italy.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|January 1, 2022
Summary
Embedded systems integrate hardware and firmware for local data processing. Advances in microelectronics continuously improve these systems, making them easier to develop and impacting various fields.
Area of Science:
- Electronics and Computer Science
Background:
- Embedded systems, crucial in electronics, involve peripherals and firmware for local digital processing, often on single boards.
- While often linked to computer science's software focus, hardware advancements are fundamental to embedded system development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the critical role of hardware progress in the evolution of embedded systems.
- To underscore the impact of microelectronic advancements on embedded system design and application.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of embedded systems definition and components.
- Review of the interplay between hardware (microelectronics) and software development.
Main Results:
- Microelectronics progress drives the evolution of digital platforms for embedded systems.
- Easier programming and configuration reduce development and prototyping times.
Conclusions:
- Hardware advancements are indispensable for the existence and progress of embedded systems.
- The continuous evolution of embedded systems significantly impacts diverse research and application domains.
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