A microprocessor is the predominant type of modern computer processor. It combines the components and function of acentral processing unit (CPU)into a single integrated circuit (IC) or a few connected ICs. Like
Because most industrial applications will use the same memory interface for a decade or more, it is critical for a microprocessor to offer a memory controller with more flexibility than what is usually found in consumer markets.That’s why ST MPUs always support multiple interfaces, and we ensur...
A microprocessor is essentially a die-shrunk version of a full-sized processor designed for smaller devices such as embedded systems, PDAs, cell phones, etc. where power consumption and physical size are two major factors. Microprocessors usually utilize simpler architectures than their larger counterpa...
A semiconductor device can perform the function of the original vacuum tube but with hundreds of times its capacity. Like amicroprocessorchip, a single IC can do the work of a set of vacuum tubes that would fill a large building and require its own electricity-generating plant. What is an ...
Here are some common terms that we will use in microprocessor field. Bus A bus is a set of conductors intended to transmit data, address or control information to different elements in a microprocessor. Usually a microprocessor will have 3 types of buses : Data Bus, Control Bus and Address ...
When they first became available, microcontrollers only used assembly language. Today, theCprogramming language is a popular option. Python and JavaScript are also common microprocessor languages. MCUs feature I/O pins to implement peripheral functions, such as ADCs, liquid-crystal display controllers,...
Intel is a big name in the microprocessor segment that you may recognize. Commodity Integrated Circuit When someone mentions “standard chips,“ they’re referring to commodity integrated circuits produced in giant batches for routine processing. These chips are used in everyday electronics and offer...
A PLC is embedded with a real-time operation system that has certain housekeeping functions but does not require the supplementary utilities PCs use like antivirus software or registry cleaners. Being microprocessor based, PLC execution times are faster than relay logic control systems, which have mu...
Moore’s Law and the MicroprocessorFirst, a little background: a CPU (central processing unit) performs basic arithmetic operations. A microprocessor incorporates features of a CPU on a single integrated circuit, which itself consists of transistors. Nowadays, a CPU is a microprocessor (consisting ...
Multicore CPUs integrate multiple, fully functional CPUs on one chip. Each CPU (which is called a “core” in this context) can operate independently but still communicate with the other cores and share data. This change in chip architecture, which enabledparallel processing, helped increase energ...