Summary
This chapter introduces the reader into embedded systems in general and embedded control systems in particular.
The following topics are discussed and briefly explained:
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what is an embedded system and what is an embedded control system?
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the architecture of an embedded control system
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embedded communication networks, with main focus on Control Area Network (CAN)
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multi-tasking embedded systems
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project planning.
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Forrai, A. (2013). Embedded Systems - Basic Concepts. In: Embedded Control System Design. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28595-0_1
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