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

I wouldn't argue with the 90% except it may well be low. The number
of microprocessors in use today is huge and getting almost meaninlessly
larger.

There are no reliable numbers as far as I know available. The best
numbers may well be to summarize the informal survey of this thread.
This thread is skewed because most respondents probably have
more PC's than average and microwave ovens have 3 or 4
microprocessors. Not mentioned is microprocessors in sneakers
and greeting cards.

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Andreas Koch 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

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