A microcontroller might contain an embedded processor as part of its makeup, but also combines other computer parts, such as memory and signal registers, in a single chip.

Although the functionalities of the microcontroller and microprocessor are similar, the key difference is that microcontrollers have internal computing peripherals, whereas microprocessors require an ...

As applications and the standards by which they operate evolve over time, the narrower market space of the microcontroller design makes it more vulnerable to obsolescence. This article examines the ...

The PC business as we know it owes itself to an environment of enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and happenstance. The invention of the microprocessor, DRAM, and EPROM integrated circuits ...

This system is a realization of a microprocessor that uses on-chip photonic devices to directly communicate with other chips using light.

Descriptions COMP_ENG 346: Microcontroller System Design VIEW ALL COURSE TIMES AND SESSIONS Prerequisites COMP_SCI 211 and (COMP_SCI 213 or COMP_ENG 205) Description Structure and timing of typical ...

Microprocessor testing and self-test techniques constitute a critical domain in ensuring the reliability and performance of modern computing devices.

This article examines the options that are available to designers facing microprocessor (and microcontroller) obsolescence using FPGAs. Before considering those options, however, it is helpful first ...