Re: Quotable source for numbers of embedded vs. desktop CPUs?

In article <qkib339eqefnarjh65i8to3l5qvi4vcnfa@xxxxxxx>, The Real Andy <therealandy@xxxxxxxxxx> writes
On Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:22:52 +0200, Andreas Koch
<nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi all,

could someone point me to a quotable source/book on the numbers of
embedded vs. desktop CPUs out there. I'm looking for a statement along
the lines of "90% of all processors worldwide are used in consumer
electronics and embedded control systems".

I'm also looking (for my thesis) for current, academic books on software
design considerations on (small) embedded systems - drivers,
OS development, efficient software, etc. Any recommendations?

thanks,
Andreas

Good luck, BUT, based on my household I have taken a very rough count.

Desktops/laptops
3 (2 win, 1 linux)

Each containing 10+ embedded systems

Embedded
25.
+ 30 from above.

3 Phones
2 Mobile Phone
Min 2 MCU each... Main one + the sim.

1 Router
1 UPS
1 Sprinkler Controller
1 Microwave
1 Oven
1 coffee machine
3 TV's
Multiple MCU's Especially if you include the remote

1 DVD/Lifestyle System.
1 VCR
1 Cable TV Reveiver
All Multiple MCU's Especially if you include the remote

2 Digital Cameras.
1 IPOD
1 MP3 Player (Creative)
1 printer
1 scanner
1 smart car bat charger

1 Car Computer
This all excludes.
Car Stereo, Car clock, car instrumentation, wathces, Cro,

Modern cars have 50-150 depending on model.

Programmers, ICE's, DEv Boards, Computer Monitors....

Lifts, escalators, fire & intruder alarms. Climate control, lighting control, toasters in fact anything with electrical power on (or near :-) it these days.

Point, Embedded outweighs Desktop by a lot.

Far more than most people realise

Dont forget, every desktop
has a BIOS (embedded)

A bios is not an MCU It is just some code that boots the main MPU

and most likely has another embedded
implementation for video, keyboard, mouse.... Get my point?

See above.

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