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
