I have always noticed a discontinuity in how people use the term embedded system. I commented on how the lack of distinction between application and embedded software might be driving us towards a ...

A programming language that is included in an application. Examples of embedded languages are VBA for Microsoft applications and various versions of LISP in programs such as Emacs and AutoCAD. An ...

The Linux operating system configured and enhanced to work in a wide variety of applications, including handheld devices, network appliances, industrial machines and consumer electronics devices. The ...

At the 2004 ESC Wind River's Jerry Fiddler claimed that there is no real embedded systems market. He felt that it was all about “the device,” and in fact the company about that time adopted the ...

The last decade has seen an amazing advancement in embedded system development techniques, tools and technologies. A decade ago, I recall being amazed when a microcontroller had a clock speed above 48 ...