April 2020
Intermediate to advanced
412 pages
9h 58m
English
Content preview from Embedded Programming with Modern C++ Cookbook
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Microcontrollers
MCUs are general-purpose integrated circuits designed for embedded applications. A single MCU chip typically contains one or more CPUs, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals. Their design allows them to interface directly with sensors or actuators without adding any additional components.
MCUs are widely used in automobile engine control systems, medical devices, remote controls, office machines, appliances, power tools, and toys.
Their CPUs vary from simple 8-bit processors to the more complex 32-bit and even 64-bit processors.
Lots of MCUs exist; the most common ones nowadays are the following:
- The Intel MCS-51 or 8051 MCU.
- AVR by Atmel
- The Programmable Interface Controller (PIC) from Microchip Technology ...