James A. Walsh Feb 6, 2012:

What you mean with "realizations"? I don't understand your use of this term here (surely you mean "solutions" or similar). And a microcontroller is not software; quite the opposite, it's hardware!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcontroller

kathystokebrand (asker) Feb 5, 2012:

I apologize. The original sentence is as follows:

Adicionalmente, la utilización de microcontroladores comerciales con recursos internos predeterminados (puertos, temporizadores, etcétera) puede resultar insuficiente para algunas aplicaciones o sobredimensionadas para otras.

The article goes into three alternatives to control complex systems. They are software "realizations", hardware "realizations" and hybrid "realizations. This sentence is in the paragraph about software ...

coolbrowne Feb 4, 2012:

How about the translation context? Sorry, but you neglected to supply the full original sentence (which I expect will be in Spanish). One of the most common mistakes in a translation forum is the attempt to be helpful by replacing most of the original text with one's own partial translation (often ushered by "this is the only part that I am not sure about"). In fact, supplying the full original sentence, as well as the surrounding text, tend to be crucial smart moves when one seeks an accurate translation. Otherwise, in our rush to help you, we may inadvertently add our own interpretation of what the missing elements are. As a result, our "answers" may not apply to your needs. Accurate translation requires very specific context. Without that we are flying blind and it's everybody's loss.

Would you please help those who are willing to help you? Thank you