Embedded Systems
As a foundational pillar in modern electronics, Embedded Systems initiated a profound transformation in the consumer, automotive, and industrial worlds with their widespread adoption in the late 20th century. They single-handedly democratized dedicated computational intelligence by migrating the technology from general-purpose computers and discrete analog circuits to much more accessible, integrated single-chip microcontrollers. This pivotal shift dismantled previous cost, size, and power consumption barriers, placing powerful, real-time control tools into the hands of countless engineers and product designers globally.