Real Time
by the_admin
In business, a system is described as real-time if it will operate in a deterministic manner, i.e., it will respond to input within a defined time limit. For example, safety-relevant systems must always respond within pre-determined time limits. Many automation applications are also real-time, as unpredictable response times and reaction delays would effectively destabilize the process. To ensure a system is real-time, it must fulfill stringent demands with both hardware and software design.