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Microcontrollers are everywhere and their use is growing. But a better understanding of their characteristics and potential use cases can help when it comes to selecting and deploying the technology.

The microprocessor is a small computer or CPU (central processing unit) used to do arithmetic and logical operation, controlling the system and storing the data etc. the micro processor will process ...

Any electronic system that uses a computer chip but is not a general-purpose desktop or laptop computer, tablet or smartphone. Embedded systems use microcontrollers (MCUs), microprocessors (MPUs) or ...

The first microprocessor. Designed by Marcian E. "Ted" Hoff at Intel in 1971, the 4004 was a 4-bit, general-purpose CPU initially developed for the Japanese Busicom calculator. Running at a clock rate ...

Integrating processors, sensors, and data exchange functionality into everyday objects, the Internet of Things (IoT) pushes computing capabilities far beyond desktops and servers. On December 5, ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 7, 2004 – In a move to provide designers with further objective performance data for its microcontroller and microprocessor products, NEC Electronics America, Inc., today ...