Microcontroller Basics Quiz

The main difference is that microcontrollers are designed for embedded applications, while microprocessors are used in personal computers or other general purpose applications consisting of various discrete chips.

Program memory in the form of ferroelectric RAM, NOR flash or OTP ROM is often included on chip, as well as a small amount of RAM.

In modern terminology, a microcontroller is similar to, but less sophisticated than, a system on a chip (SoC). An SoC may include a microcontroller as one of its components, but usually integrates it with advanced peripherals like a graphics processing unit (GPU), a Wi-Fi module, or one or more coprocessors.

<p>Microcontrollers are used in automatically controlled products and devices, such as automobile engine control systems, implantable medical devices, remote controls, office machines, appliances, power tools, toys and other embedded systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By reducing the size and cost compared to a design that uses a separate microprocessor, memory, and input/output devices, microcontrollers make it economical to digitally control even more devices and processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers