Emerging trends in Automotive embedded systems and applications
The embedded industry was born with the invention of micro controllers/microprocessors and since then it has evolved into various forms, from primarily being designed for machine control applications to various other new verticals with the convergence of data communications. Various classes of embedded systems such as media systems for homes, portable players, smart phones, embedded medical devices and sensors, automotive embedded systems have surrounded us and with continued convergence of data communications and computing functions within these devices, embedded systems are transforming themselves into really complex systems, thus creating newer opportunities and challenges to develop and market more powerful, energy efficient processors, peripherals and other accessories. An embedded system is more than the electronics as most people perceive it. It has electronics — both digital and analog, special purpose sensors and actuators, software, mechanical items etc., an...