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Asked: May 11, 20262026-05-11T15:58:20+00:00 2026-05-11T15:58:20+00:00

When I hear that, I always think about an mobile device. But why is

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When I hear that, I always think about an mobile device. But why is the hardware ’embedded’ there? Isn’t the whole device the hardware? Why is a personal computer no embedded hardware system?

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  1. 2026-05-11T15:58:21+00:00Added an answer on May 11, 2026 at 3:58 pm

    In today’s world embedded simply refers to a system with one or more of the following traits:

    • Single purpose (ie, not a general purpose computer, like your desktop)
    • Firmware rather than software – still software, but not as easily updated (flash, etc)
    • Hardware and software are designed together as a unit
    • Different, perhaps more rigorous testing as software updates are not desired
    • Real time computing
    • Memory integrated on the CPU
    • Microcontroller rather than microprocessor
    • Expected high reliability (you shouldn’t have to reboot your dishwasher or microwave)
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