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Embedded Devices	Microcontroller
Firmware	Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)
Sensor	Internet Of Things (Iot)
Embedded Software	Single-Board Computer

Integrated circuit containing a processor core, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals.	Small computer systems designed to perform specific functions within larger electronic systems.
Operating system designed to handle real-time applications, providing deterministic behavior and precise timing control.	Software that is permanently stored in non-volatile memory of an embedded device.
Network of physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity, enabling them to collect and exchange data.	Device that detects or measures physical properties and converts them into electrical signals.
Complete computer built on a single circuit board, commonly used in embedded systems.	Software that runs on embedded devices, controlling their functionality and facilitating communication with external systems.

A method of processing data in large batches without user interaction	Large, powerful, and expensive computers used primarily by large organizations for critical applications
A device that allows users to interact with a mainframe through a text-based interface	The process of creating a virtual version of computing resources to improve efficiency and flexibility
The ability of a mainframe system to remain operational without interruption for long periods	The simultaneous execution of multiple tasks to increase performance and efficiency
A centralized facility used to house mainframe computers and other networking equipment	Older mainframe systems that are still in use due to their critical functions and high reliability

Powerful computers designed to perform complex calculations at high speeds.	A method of connecting multiple mainframes to work together as a single system
Cutting-edge technology that uses quantum-mechanical phenomena to perform computations, promising immense speedups in certain tasks.	Measure of computing performance, stands for Floating Point Operations Per Second.
Computing system capable of executing at least one quadrillion (a thousand trillion) operations per second.	Next frontier in supercomputing, aiming to achieve speeds of at least one exaflop (a billion billion calculations per second).
A method where tasks are divided among multiple computers connected over a network to achieve supercomputing power.	Distributed computing model that utilizes interconnected resources for high-performance tasks, akin to a virtual supercomputer.