External Microcontroller/Microprocessor Board
Development-Prototyping Environment
Low-Level Programming Language, Compiler/Assembler
Connection to computer (or LCD) for visualization
DAQ typically already there
Stand Alone Issues, power requirements
Computer
Connection to DAQ (USB, PCI, Serial, Wireless)
Programming-Analysis Environment
OS / Drivers (Real Time ?)
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Embedded / Small Form Factor Computer