microcontroller

Meanings

• noun

  A small computer that controls a machine or process. It contains a processor, memory, and input/output interfaces.

  - "The microcontroller manages the functions of the traffic light system."
  - "The robot's movements are controlled by a microcontroller."

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Variants

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microcontroller , microcontrollers

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Etymology

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The term 'microcontroller' is derived from 'micro' meaning small and 'controller' meaning one who controls.

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Trivia

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1. The first microcontroller was the Intel 4004, released in 1971.

2. Microcontrollers are often used in embedded systems, which are computer systems that perform specific tasks without requiring human intervention.

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Related Concepts

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1. Microprocessor: A central processing unit (CPU) in a computer or other electronic system.

2. Microprogram: A set of instructions in machine language that are executed by a microprocessor.

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Culture

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The microcontroller has had a significant impact on various industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial automation.

How to Memorize "microcontroller"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small chip with various components.
   - Visualize the microcontroller as the brain of a machine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with small, efficient, and intelligent.
   - Remember that it is a computer that controls processes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - MICRO: Microprocessor, Integrated, ControllER.
   - MIC: Make It Controllable.

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