John Mulindi

MPLAB X IDE and MPLAB XC8 Compiler

MPLAB X IDE The MPLAB X IDE is the integrated development environment that enables the user to create a source…

2 years ago

Classifications of Embedded Systems

Embedded systems can be classified into three types: Small scale embedded systems. Medium scale embedded systems. Sophisticated embedded systems. Small…

2 years ago

Embedded Processor vs. Embedded Microcontroller

An embedded processor is a processor with special features that allow it to embed multiple processes into the system. Applications…

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Embedded System-On-Chip (SoC)

System-on-chip (SoC) is a system on VLSI chip that has all the required analog as well as digital circuits, processors…

2 years ago

Features of an Embedded System

An embedded system can defined as a system that has embedded software and computer-hardware, which makes it a system dedicated…

2 years ago

RISC vs. CISC Processors

Both reduced instruction set computer (RISC) and complex instruction set computer (CISC) refer to the instruction set of a microcontroller.…

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Microcontroller Architectures

Two types of architectures are standard in microcontrollers, that is, Von Neumann and Harvard architectures. Von Neumann Architecture Von Neumann…

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Key Factors to Consider When Selecting a Microcontroller

When selecting a microcontroller we have basic factors you need to put into consideration, as stated below: The Number of…

2 years ago

The Essential Features of Microcontrollers

We have different types of microcontrollers from different manufacturers characterized by different architectures and capabilities. Some may suit a specific…

2 years ago

What is a Microcontroller?

A microcontroller is a single-chip computer, that is, the entire computer system lies within the confines of the integrated circuit…

2 years ago