Edexcel GCSE Computer Science 2020
3.1.3: understand the concept of an embedded system and what embedded systems are used for
3.1.3: understand the concept of an embedded system and what embedded systems are used for
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| cpu requirements | an embedded computer system may not need as much processing power or speed as a general purpose computer system |
| embedded | computer:type of computer system that is optimised to perform one specific task |
| firmware | instructions that have been specially written to control an embedded computer system |
| general purpose | type of computer system that is can perform many different tasks. |
| memory requirements | an embedded computer system often needs to store less data and instructions than a general purpose computer system |
