What a computer is? As soon as you hear the word computer, a desktop or a laptop comes to mind as they are becoming a necessity in the contemporary world. With the advancement in technology, smart embedding computing is highly in demand and so are embedded computers. Do you know, what’s the difference between a regular computer and an embedded one?
There are various types of computers and to gain some experience-worthy information, keep reading this blog post for a detailed discussion about two of its types; embedded computers and regular computers.
Embedded Computers Vs. Regular PC
Embedded Computers
Embedded computer refers to the type of computer that is based on microprocessors for a specific task and is monitored by software. Embedded computers are the amalgamation of software and hardware to undergo difficult situations while performing a specific task.
Regular PCs
A regular desktop refers to the type of computer that is used for everyday use for general functions. It does not have a specific task but carries out various activities on daily basis. This is an ordinary computer system.
Difference Between Embedded Computer and Regular Computer
There are a variety of differences in both types of computers and some of these differences are the most common to distinguish them easily. To know these differences keep reading the list below:
- A regular computer is the amalgamation of hardware and software to provide several functions. On the other hand, an embedded computer is a mixture of hardware and software for any specific function.
- A regular computer requires the involvement of human beings to carry out the tasks. Whereas embedded computers do not need human involvement due to artificial intelligence interaction.
- The regular computer comprises two parts, that are; hardware and software. And embedded computers have three parts; hardware, software, and firmware.
- In terms of dollars, regular computers cost higher to the user in comparison to embedded computers.
- There is a huge difference in the peripherals of both systems. Such as regular computers have: a keyboard, mouse, display, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, etc. On the other hand, embedded computers have Serial Communication Interfaces (SCI), Universal Serial Bus (USB), Multimedia cards, and Synchronous Serial Communication Interface.
- Regular Computers can be reused for further activities. Whereas embedded computers are dedicated to a single specific task only.
- Embedded computers require less power to function in comparison to regular computers.
- Embedded computers are less complicated to carry out tasks. On other hand, regular computers are complex to understand.
- Regular computers are self-sufficient to carry out functions. Whereas embedded computers are fixed in other devices to carry out tasks.
- The factor of time specificity arises in embedded computers as they carry out time-bound tasks but the regular computers do not have to carry out the time-bound tasks.
- Regular computers are bigger as compared to embedded computers.
- Last but not least, regular computers need high memory due to the performance of several tasks but embedded computers need lesser memory just for the performance of a specific task.
Wrap Up
So, the above discussed are the major differences in both the computers. But if we talk specifically about the usage, the embedded computers have spread their wings in every place due to their task specificity. The usage of embedded computers in almost all the departments has brought about a great change in terms of benefits. Therefore, the world is moving onto embedded computers.
