计算机专业英语chapt8_1Come to study Embedded Systems.ppt

Figure 8.1 Picture of the internals of a Netgear ADSL modem/router. A modern example of an embedded system. Labelled parts include a microprocessor (4), RAM (6), and flash memory (7). * * 8.1 Come to study Embedded Systems constraint n. 限制 dedicated a. 专用的 embedded a. 嵌入式的 optimize v. 优化 reliability n. 可靠性 performance n. 性能 installations n. 安装，装置 peripheral n. 外部设备 programmability n. 可编程序性 Words 8.1 Come to study Embedded Systems An embedded system is a special-purpose computer system designed to perform one or a few dedicated functions, often with real-time computing constraints. It is usually embedded as part of a complete device including hardware and mechanical parts. In contrast, a general-purpose computer, such as a personal computer, can do many different tasks depending on programming. Embedded systems control many of the common devices in use today. 开始学习嵌入式系统 嵌入式系统是一种特殊目的的计算机系统，被设计用来执行一个或几个专门的功能，往往局限于实时计算。通常作为包括硬件和机械部件的完整设备的一部分嵌入于设备中。相比之下，通用计算机，如个人电脑，可以依靠不同的编程执行许多不同的任务。嵌入式系统控制现在的许多常用装置。 图 8.1 Netgear ADSL 调制解调器/路由器的内部组成图示。 一个嵌入式系统的现代化用例。标示出的部分包括微处理器 (4), RAM (6), 以及闪存 (7). [1]Since the embedded system is dedicated to specific tasks, design engineers can optimize it, reducing the size and cost of the product, or increasing the reliability and performance. Some embedded systems are mass-produced, benefiting from economies of scale. 分析：复合句。主句中的 reducing the size and cost of the product, or increasing the reliability and performance 为并列的现在分词短语，作结果状语。 由于嵌入式系统专用于具体任务，设计工程师可以对其进行优化，缩减产品的尺寸和成本，或者提高其可靠性和性能。得益于经营规模扩大，一些嵌入式系统正在大量生产。 Physically, embedded systems range from portable devices such as digital watches and MP3 players, to large stationary installations like traffic lights, factory controllers, or the systems controlling nuclear power plants. [2]Complexity varies from low, with a single microcontroller chip, to very high with multiple units, peripherals and networks mounted inside a large chassis or encl