Microcontroller

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microcontroller (MCU, µC) is a programmable small computer on a single integrated circuit. It has a processor, Flash or EEPROM program and data memory, RAM memory, input/outputs and periphals like I²C. Microcontrollers are designed for embedded applications, in contrast to the microprocessors used in personal computers. They are useful because they combine almost everything a developer needs to control his/her project in one package.

The most popular microcontroller families are:

  • Atmel AVR family (containing ATtiny, ATmega and ATxmega subfamilies)
  • Microchip PIC
  • ARM-based microcontrollers

Somewhat less popular, but with thriving development communities, are these microcontroller families:


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