What are Embedded Systems? "Embedded systems can be defined as information processing systems embedded into enclosing products such as cars, telecommunication or fabrication equipment. Such systems come with a large number of common characteristics, including real-time constraints, and dependability as well as efficiency requirements. Embedded systems technology is essential for providing ubiquitous information, one of the key goals of modern information technology (IT)" Embedded System Design - by Professor Peter Marwedel, September 2003 Embedded systems pervade every aspect of life, often going unnoticed to the end user while at the same time enabling new activities, even a new quality of life. They have been defined as "starting a new revolution... the most important in the Information revolution". Interweaving microelectronic technologies, computer science, communication technologies (particularly wireless ones) and focusing on applications of the most varied types, embedded systems offer particularly challenging and promising opportunities to young designers and at the same time require an innovative, trans-disciplinary education. Prof. Mariagiovanna Sami ALaRI Scientific Director In fact, the embedded systems, these special purpose computing devices, confer the industrial products such an "intelligent behaviour", and are key components for highly innovative products and challenging services.

<-back