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14. Microcontrollers - Part C

The chapter extensively covers various microcontrollers, detailing their architecture, peripheral features, and interfacing capabilities. It includes a thorough examination of popular microcontroller families, such as 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit, alongside practical applications like interfacing peripherals such as LEDs, relays, keypads, and displays. The chapter emphasises the importance of understanding these components and their integration in electronic systems.

Sections

  • 14.5.2

    16-Bit Microcontrollers

    This section highlights the features and specifications of popular 16-bit microcontrollers, focusing on the 68HC12 and 68HC16 families.

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  • 14.5.2.1

    68hc12 Family Of Microcontrollers (Freescale Semiconductor)

    The 68HC12 family of microcontrollers features a high-performance 16-bit CPU and includes various peripheral capabilities.

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  • 14.5.2.2

    68hc16 Family Of Microcontrollers (Freescale Semiconductor)

    The 68HC16 family of microcontrollers represents a 16-bit enhancement over the 68HC11 family, boasting advanced features such as increased memory capacities and a range of peripherals.

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  • 14.5.3

    32-Bit Microcontrollers

    This section discusses the key features and specifications of various 32-bit microcontroller families.

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  • 14.5.3.1

    683xx Family Of Microcontrollers (Freescale Semiconductors)

    The 683XX family of microcontrollers features a robust architecture with significant memory and processing capabilities, making it suitable for various applications.

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  • 14.5.3.2

    Mcore Family Of Microcontrollers (Freescale Semiconductors)

    The MCORE family of microcontrollers combines high performance with low power consumption, making it suitable for mobile and battery-operated applications.

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  • 14.5.3.3

    Mpc500 Family Of Microcontrollers (Freescale Semiconductors)

    The MPC500 family of microcontrollers features a 32-bit PowerPC core suitable for high-performance applications with various peripherals.

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  • 14.5.3.4

    Mcfxxx Family Of Microcontrollers (Freescale Semiconductors)

    The MCFXXX family of microcontrollers features a ColdFire core with variable-instruction-length RISC architecture, offering efficient processing for various applications.

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  • 14.5.3.5

    Lpc3000 Family Of Microcontrollers (Philips Semiconductors)

    The LPC3000 family of microcontrollers, based on Philips' Nexperia platform, features an ARM926EJ core designed for high-performance applications with enhanced signal processing and low power consumption.

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  • 14.5.3.6

    Tricoretm Family Of Microcontrollers (Infineon)

    The TRICORE family of microcontrollers combines the functions of a microcontroller and a DSP, offering high performance for real-time embedded systems.

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  • 14.6

    Interfacing Peripheral Devices With A Microcontroller

    This section discusses how to interface common peripheral devices with microcontrollers, covering LEDs, relays, displays, and converters.

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  • 14.6.1

    Interfacing Leds

    This section describes how to interface LEDs with microcontrollers, focusing on the common connection configurations and the importance of current-limiting resistors.

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  • 14.6.2

    Interfacing Electromechanical Relays

    This section covers the interfacing of electromechanical relays with microcontrollers, emphasizing the use of transistors and diodes to control relay operations.

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  • 14.6.3

    Interfacing Keyboards

    This section discusses the methods for interfacing keyboards with microcontrollers, highlighting various configurations and key considerations.

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  • 14.6.4

    Interfacing Seven-Segment Displays

    This section explains how to interface seven-segment displays with microcontrollers, highlighting both common anode and common cathode configurations.

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  • 14.6.5

    Interfacing Lcd Displays

    This section covers the interfacing of Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) with microcontrollers, highlighting their advantages and operational features.

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  • 14.6.6

    Interfacing A/d Converters

    This section discusses the interfacing of Analog-to-Digital (A/D) converters with microcontrollers, outlining how to connect and operate them effectively.

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  • 14.6.7

    Interfacing D/a Converters

    This section discusses how to interface digital-to-analog (D/A) converters with microcontrollers, focusing on the connections and control signals required for operation.

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References

chapter 14 part C.pdf

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What we have learnt

  • Microcontrollers are catego...
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  • Key characteristics of diff...

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