The brain of an embedded device, which is the processing unit, is a key determinant of the success or failure of the device in accomplishing the task(s) for which it is designed. The processing unit ...

Nowadays, it is not unusual to see the terms microprocessor and microcontroller used interchangeably. However, the evolution from MCP to MCU, which started as more than as three decades ago, still ...

Microprocessors and microcontrollers are two essential components in modern electronics. They are essentially the "brain" of many devices that we use every day, from computers and smartphones to cars ...

Abstract: Teaching microprocessor and microcontroller fundamental can be done in various ways. From flash animation, computer simulator, model computer, hardware model until using FPGA. This work ...

The microprocessor is a small computer or CPU (central processing unit) used to do arithmetic and logical operation, controlling the system and storing the data etc. the micro processor will process ...

Abstract: Teaching microprocessor and microcontroller fundamental can be done in various ways. From flash animation, computer simulator, model computer, hardware model until using FPGA. This work ...

Editor’s Note: This article is written by John Teel, president of Predictable Designs. The vast majority of electronic products require a microcontroller or microprocessor to serve as the brains. For ...