Microprocessors

4 Types of Processor Architectures

Processor architecture can be classified as one of the following four architectures: Accumulator-based processor architecture Register-based processor architecture Stack-based processor…

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Basic Architecture of a Microprocessor

The microprocessor is typically referred to as the central processing unit (CPU). It is the part of the processor system…

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How Special Function Registers (SFRs) are Mapped into Memory Space

There are two basic primary architectures used for mapping special function registers into memory space. In the first type of…

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Basic Features of a Microprocessor-Based System

The microprocessor is the heart of a microcomputer system and can be described as a programmable device that accepts binary…

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CPU Registers

A register is basically an n-bit binary storage element. CPU registers are usually used to temporarily hold data and memory…

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How Microprocessors differs from Microcontrollers

In terms of functionality, for the microprocessor to be used, other components such as memory or components that provide I/O…

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Polling and Interrupts in Microcontrollers

Consider a state where all input/output transfers of data are controlled by the program. When peripherals require attention, they signal…

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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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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…

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