Embedded C is a set of language extensions for the C programming language specified by the C Standards Committee. C programming language is used to develop desktop based applications. While, Embedded C is used to develop micro-controller based applications such as device drivers (memory device driver, camera device driver, WIFI device drive etc.)
Most of the low-level applications which interact with the hardware are written in C programming language, it is also used to develop complete operating systems to electronic devices – which are generally known as firmware’s.
Embedded C programming typically requires nonstandard extensions to the C language to support enhanced microprocessor features such as fixed-point arithmetic, multiple distinct memory banks, and basic I/O operations.
