Practice - The Rise of the Microcontroller (1980s-1990s)
Practice Questions
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What is a microcontroller?
💡 Hint: Think about the components in a computer but on a smaller scale.
Provide one example of a device that uses a microcontroller.
💡 Hint: Consider household appliances.
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What is a primary function of a microcontroller?
💡 Hint: Consider what these controllers do in everyday applications.
True or False: Microcontrollers can significantly reduce the size and cost of electronic systems.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how these chips innovate product design.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple embedded system for a smart thermostat. Describe how you would integrate a microcontroller, and specify the sensors and actuators you would use.
💡 Hint: Think about components that interact with thermal management in a home.
Discuss potential challenges faced when adopting microcontrollers in critical systems (e.g., medical devices). How would you address them?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of reliability in devices that affect human life.
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