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In the context of computer architecture, what does CISC stand for?
In the context of computer architecture, what does CISC stand for?
- Centralized Instructional Set Compiler
- Conventional Integrated System Controller
- Customized Instructional Structure Configuration
- Complex Instruction Set Computer (correct)
What is a key disadvantage of the CISC architecture?
What is a key disadvantage of the CISC architecture?
- It causes higher power consumption (correct)
- It leads to a higher RAM usage
- It reduces power consumption
- It results in a simpler software approach
What is the primary advantage of RISC architecture over CISC architecture?
What is the primary advantage of RISC architecture over CISC architecture?
- Programmer simplicity (correct)
- Complex hardware approach
- Higher RAM usage
- Lower power consumption
What type of architecture do AVR microcontrollers use?
What type of architecture do AVR microcontrollers use?
Which category of AVR microcontroller is suitable for simple applications with less memory and small size?
Which category of AVR microcontroller is suitable for simple applications with less memory and small size?
What is the main advantage of RISC processors over CISC processors?
What is the main advantage of RISC processors over CISC processors?
Which company introduced the RISC-based AVR microcontrollers?
Which company introduced the RISC-based AVR microcontrollers?
What characteristic defines the RISC processor architecture?
What characteristic defines the RISC processor architecture?
What is the key feature of AVR Mega microcontrollers?
What is the key feature of AVR Mega microcontrollers?
What programming-related challenge is associated with RISC processors?
What programming-related challenge is associated with RISC processors?
Which type of memory is used for storing the program code in AVR microcontrollers?
Which type of memory is used for storing the program code in AVR microcontrollers?
What is the purpose of the Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) in AVR microcontrollers?
What is the purpose of the Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) in AVR microcontrollers?
Which component is responsible for generating the clock signals in AVR microcontrollers?
Which component is responsible for generating the clock signals in AVR microcontrollers?
What type of architecture are AVR CPUs based on?
What type of architecture are AVR CPUs based on?
Which type of memory is used for data storage during program execution in AVR microcontrollers?
Which type of memory is used for data storage during program execution in AVR microcontrollers?
What is the function of the Interrupt Controller in AVR microcontrollers?
What is the function of the Interrupt Controller in AVR microcontrollers?
How many clock sources are located inside the ATmega chip in AVR microcontrollers?
How many clock sources are located inside the ATmega chip in AVR microcontrollers?
Which clock source inside the ATmega chip is internally not accurate and gets affected by voltage and temperature?
Which clock source inside the ATmega chip is internally not accurate and gets affected by voltage and temperature?
What type of communication interfaces do AVR microcontrollers often support?
What type of communication interfaces do AVR microcontrollers often support?
'High accurate' 16MHz clock source in AVR microcontrollers is located externally and considered as which type of oscillator?
'High accurate' 16MHz clock source in AVR microcontrollers is located externally and considered as which type of oscillator?
