Introduction

Microcontroller 

What kind of product is it?

A microcontroller is a integrated circuit  able to execute the orders recorded in its memory, is composed of three functional units: processor core, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals. In conclusion it is a small computer.

What is an useful product? What do you use it for?

The microcontrollers are found in many places today, they are all small computers functionals are used in automatically controlled products, devices and appliances as  oven microwave oven, washing machine, TV, stereo, MP3 player, etc.

Some advantages and disadvantages about the product

Some advantages are:

• Many applications.
• They are inexpensive and small.
• Easy handling.
• Low power consumption.
• Increased processing speed.

The main disadvantage with microcontrollers is the  electronic resources are limited as memory and heap.

The microcontroller components