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| − | A Microcontroller is a single chip computer. It's core is a [[CPU]], around which there is RAM, Flash memory (for program and constant data) and typically I/O units (Peripherals). |
+ | A Microcontroller is a single chip [[computer]]. It's core is a [[CPU]], around which there is RAM, Flash memory (for program and constant data) and typically I/O units (Peripherals). |
| + | Most microcontrollers also come with built-in oscillators in order to reduce the number of external components needed. |
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| − | + | Most of today's microcontrollers are built around a 8/16 or 32-bit CPU core. However, there are also microcontrollers with multiple CPUs. |
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Revision as of 20:04, 16 June 2019
A Microcontroller is a single chip computer. It's core is a CPU, around which there is RAM, Flash memory (for program and constant data) and typically I/O units (Peripherals). Most microcontrollers also come with built-in oscillators in order to reduce the number of external components needed.
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CPU
Most of today's microcontrollers are built around a 8/16 or 32-bit CPU core. However, there are also microcontrollers with multiple CPUs.
RAM
RAM stands for Random Access Memory.
Flash Memory
Flash Memory is an electronic data storage medium.
Oscillator
An oscillator is a device that, given a certain frequency and constant voltage, can be used as a clock.
Peripherals
A Peripheral is a hardware device other than the processor and the memory.
