Embedded Systems

The variety and number of embedded systems have grown significantly during the last years. This segment has become by far the most important one in the computer market with applications such as consumer electronics, industrial control and transportation systems. Transportation systems such as automotive electronics are of particular interest, because of stringent timing and dependability requirements that act as technology catalysts. The embedded system market is expected to grow significantly during the next decade and it is expected that many embedded systems will be connected to the Internet and form cyberphysical systems.