This document provides an overview of embedded systems, including their key components, advantages, disadvantages, and applications. It discusses examples of embedded systems and defines their characteristics. The main components described are the processor, storage units, sensors, control unit, and actuators. Advantages include low cost, small size, high reliability, and fast operations. Disadvantages include being difficult to maintain and not evolving with technology improvements. Applications mentioned are in communication systems, peripheral controllers, industrial uses, and scientific/digital storage.