Glossary Term:
Embedded System

A computer system dedicated to a specific task or tasks, operating within a larger mechanical or electrical system. Program instructions written for embedded systems are referred to as firmware, contrasting with the general purpose computer systems programmable for multiple tasks. Embedded systems often operate in isolation.

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