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What is Microcontrollers ?

Unlike a processor on PC Pthat can handle multiple task at one time, a micro controller can only handle one specific tasks. A microcontroller is also known as IC, uC and MCU. Components of a Micros Controller are:

• PROCESSOR: it is used to process any task as required of it
• FLASH: This is where you codes reside..your hex's
• EEPROM: This acts like your hard drive
• SRAM: Is the RAM memory on your PC
• CLOCK: it controls the synchronization of communicating signals within the microcontroller
• PERIPHERAL: This is where your peripheral or any acessories that is specific to a microcontroller is placed