A strict timing requirement in which missing a deadline even once is a system failure, as in automotive brake or airbag control. Where occasional lateness is acceptable, it is soft real-time.
Field: Embedded Systems & Firmware
Hard real-time examples include automotive airbag, engine and brake control, where missing a deadline can cause a serious accident.
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