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What is a microcontroller?
Microcontrollers are extremely small microcomputers that are entirely self-contained on a single chip.
How would you define a microcontroller?
A microcontroller is generally designed to run a single basic program repeatedly and intended to perform a single automated task as pre-programmed by the user in a single device.
What is the process of customizing a generic microcontroller to a specific application called?
The process of customizing a generic microcontroller to a specific application and placing it permanently within the product is called embedding.
What role do microcontrollers play in enhancing product functionality?
Microcontrollers are electronic components that can add incredible functionality to a product or a system by being repeatedly reprogrammed.
How do microcontrollers work with sensors and other inputs?
Microcontrollers take information from sensors and other inputs, process this information, and control a variety of outputs based on it.
What are some advanced features that can be added to a product once a microcontroller has been selected for a design?
Features like 'keep warm', different temperature settings, and alerts.
What is the main disadvantage of using microcontrollers in electronic design?
They are relatively expensive components and require designers to learn a programming language.
What is the purpose of an Analogue to Digital Converter (ADC) in a microcontroller?
To convert analogue signals to digital signals and allow the processor to interface with external analogue devices.
Describe the functionality of a thermistor in relation to temperature sensing.
A thermistor produces an analogue signal that increases as the temperature rises.
What type of signal does a push-button switch sensor produce when pressed and when released?
It produces a digital signal that is high when pressed and low when released.
Learn about microcontroller ICs, which are small microcomputers contained on a single chip. Understand how they work and their applications in performing automated tasks as pre-programmed by the user.
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