The Difference Between an Embedded Processor & a Microcontroller By G.S. Jackson , Contributor Both embedded processors and microcontrollers perform controlling functions inside a computer system.

The time-honored distinctions between microcontrollers and microprocessors continue to blur, but the trend is subtle. Shifting applications, market dynamics, and technology are in many cases erasing ...

This three-chip configuration can be transformed into a customizable microcontroller (Figure 2) with minimal re-writing of the MCU or DSP software. The industry-standard processor embedded in the ...

Heterogeneous multiprocessor (HMP) systems, using functionally asymmetric compute elements, such as application processors and microcontrollers integrated within the same SoCs, are now used ...

The global embedded processor market size was valued at USD 21.8 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 44 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period (2022-2030).

Selecting a processor for an embedded multimedia application is a complex endeavor. It involves a thorough analysis of the processor's core architecture and peripheral set, a solid understanding of ...