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

First things first. Do you need a microcontroller or a microprocessor? These birds of a feather are distinct but inhabit overlapping use cases. Thus, understanding their comparative strengths is a ...

Microprocessors are wondrous devices ... The 68K core still lives on in embedded microcontrollers used in various applications such as automotive-engine controllers, front-panel displays, and ...

The Cortex-M microcontroller offers many benefits, such as determinism, short interrupt latencies, and advanced low-power management modes. The choice of moving to a different microprocessor class, ...

The elements required to create viable custom microcontrollers include: full-featured 32-bit RISC microprocessors, readily available peripherals as well as options for building custom peripherals, ...

On December 5, students in the COMP_ENG 346: Microprocessor System Design course led by Northwestern Engineering’s Branden Ghena presented a hands-on, public demonstration of their ...