
2 CHAPTER 1 Embedded Computing
This means that embedded computing system design is a useful skill for many
types of product design. Automobiles, cell phones, and even household appliances
make extensive use of microprocessors. Designers in many fields must be able to
identify where microprocessors can be used, design a hardware platform with I/O
devices that can support the required tasks, and implement software that performs
the required processing. Computer engineering, like mechanical design or thermo-
dynamics,is a fundamental discipline that can be applied in many different domains.
But of course, embedded computing system design does not stand ...