The Core of the Embedded Systems

The Core of the Embedded Systems

• The core of the embedded system falls into any one of the following categories.

General Purpose and Domain Specific Processors

• Microprocessors.
• Microcontrollers.
• Digital Signal Processors.
• Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs).
• Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs).
• Commercial off the shelf Components (COTS).