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CSCE 4114 - Embedded Systems
Alexander Nelson
August 26, 2019
University of Arkansas - Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering
Introduction
What are Embedded Systems?
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1https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/applications-of-embedded-systems-1
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Why Embedded Systems?
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2*8.4 B, 20.4 B
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Why Embedded Systems?
Smartphone (hardware) Market by 2020 - $355 Billion
Smartphone (app/software) Market by 2020 - $74 Billion
(IHS Markit 2017)
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IoT and Embedded Systems
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Lessons from Failures
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Lessons from Failures
Therac-25
Race conditions and improper settings
Up to 100x intended radiation dosage
6+ harmed, 3 dead
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Lessons from Failures
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Lessons from Failures
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Lessons from Failures
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Lessons from Failures
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Lessons from Failures
Thread synchronization issues
caused random resets
Pathfinder started to lose
information
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