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 ...

What are Microprocessors and Microcontrollers? Microprocessors and microcontrollers are essential components of an embedded system. These are single-chip processors that accelerate the computing ...

What are the differences between Microcontroller and Microprocessor in both hardware and applications? Microcontroller and Processor are often times confused with each other, but they are different in ...

There was a time when microprocessors and microcontrollers were distinct devices. There was never a question as to which one you were dealing with. But changes in the memory architecture have muddied ...

Characteristics and contrasts with microprocessors. Hints on selecting and deploying microcontrollers. What might be on the horizon for microcontrollers, especially the competition between Von Neumann ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The introduction of IoT in the tech space has been revolutionary. It enhances how a machine operates, especially in control and ...

MIPS has revealed cores to compete with ARM’s Coretx-Mx series. Called Warrior M, and available in microcontroller and microprocessor flavours, they are based on existing microAptive cores, with three ...

Much of the focus in the microcontroller and microprocessor markets is on the development of high performance devices with low power consumption. Capable, efficient microcontrollers are being applied ...

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