From 0ba36a7505a3574a884a8d6205693f7cc9bfb3a7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meysam Parvizi Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2023 19:40:04 +0330 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md Add definition of Embedded System --- README.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cffa0ab..0de3099 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,6 +4,12 @@ This roadmap is designed to assist beginners aspiring to build a career as an Em Becoming an embedded engineer requires a broad understanding of both software and hardware. If you are starting on this journey, you must be highly motivated and passionate to pursue this path. The field of embedded systems demands a solid understanding of hardware functionality. But, as the well-known saying goes, "Hardware is hard!". So, patience and passion are the essential qualities that will help you overcome the various challenges encountered along this journey. +## What is an Embedded System? + +An [***embedded system***](https://www.analog.com/en/design-center/glossary/embedded-system.html) is a system in which the **computer** (generally a microcontroller or microprocessor) is included as an integral part of the system. + +Often, the computer is relatively **invisible to the user**, without obvious applications, files, or operating systems. Examples of products with invisible embedded systems are the controller that runs a microwave oven or the engine control system of a modern automobile. + ## Roadmap ![Embedded Systems Engineering Roadmap](https://github.com/m3y54m/Embedded-Engineering-Roadmap/releases/latest/download/Embedded-Engineering-Roadmap.png)