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embedded firmware
Hardware makers use embedded firmware to control the functions of various hardware devices and systems much like a computer’s operating system controls the function of software applications.
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embedded operating system
An embedded operating system is a specialized operating system (OS) designed to perform a specific task for a device that is not a computer.
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embedded software
Hardware makers use embedded software to control the functions of various hardware devices and systems. Embedded software controls device functions in the same way that a computer’s operating system controls the function of software applications.
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embedded system
An embedded system is a combination of computer hardware and software designed for a specific function.
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embedded system security
Embedded system security is a strategic approach to protecting software running on embedded systems from attack. An embedded system is a programmable hardware component with a minimal operating system and software.
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embedded systems programming
Embedded systems programming, also known as embedded programming, facilitates the development of consumer-facing devices that don't use conventional operating systems the way that desktop computers and mobile devices do.