Microcontroller Chapter 4: CISC Architecture

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What does CISC stand for in the context of computer architecture?

Complex Instruction Set Computer

Why does CISC architecture result in higher power consumption?

It requires complex hardware

What does RISC stand for in the context of computer architecture?

Reduced Instruction Set Computer

Why does RISC architecture require more RAM?

It explicitly tells what to load and store step by step

What does AVR stand for in the context of microcontrollers?

Atmel AVR microcontrollers do not stand for any specific acronym

In which type of machine are program and data stored in separate physical memory systems?

Harvard architecture machine

What is the category of AVR microcontrollers used for simple applications with less memory and small size?

Tiny

Which type of AVR microcontroller is suitable for complex applications requiring large memory?

Xmega

What type of memory is used to store the program code in AVR microcontrollers?

Flash Memory

Which component of AVR microcontrollers allows the CPU to respond to certain events or signals immediately?

Interrupt Controller

What is the purpose of the Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) in AVR microcontrollers?

To convert analog signals to digital data

What is the main function of the oscillators in AVR microcontrollers?

To generate clock signals

Which type of memory in AVR microcontrollers is used for data storage during program execution?

SRAM

What is the purpose of the registers in AVR microcontrollers?

To hold data for quick operations

Which communication protocol is commonly supported by AVR microcontrollers for communication with other devices and peripherals?

SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)

"Which clock source in ATmega is not accurate and get affected by voltage and temperature?"

128KHz Internally not accurate get effected by voltage and TEMP

Which one of the following communication interfaces is commonly supported by AVR microcontrollers?

I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) (TWI)

Explore the fundamentals of CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computer) architecture with this quiz. Learn about its characteristics, advantages, and impact on software development and hardware design.

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