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.
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What we have learnt
- Microcontrollers are categorized based on their architecture, including 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit technologies.
- Peripheral devices interface with microcontrollers to expand their functionality in practical applications.
- Key characteristics of different microcontroller families influence their suitability for specific tasks.
Key Concepts
- -- Microcontroller
- A compact integrated circuit designed to govern a specific operation in an embedded system.
- -- Peripheral Device
- External devices that connect to a microcontroller to provide additional functionalities.
- -- A/D Converter
- A device that converts an analog signal into a digital signal for processing by the microcontroller.
- -- D/A Converter
- A device that converts a digital signal into an analog signal.
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