A soft-core processor is a microprocessor core that can be implemented entirely using digital logic synthesis. It is typically created on a programmable hardware like a field programmable gate array (FPGA). The key feature of a FPGA is that it … Read more
Tag: Microprocessors
Microprocessor vs. Microcontroller
A microprocessor by itself is not a computer. To be functional, the microprocessor must be connected to other ICs that provide the memory and I/O capability. A microcontroller is a computer on a single IC, designed specifically for control applications. … Read more
What is a Microprocessor Clock?
Basic Structure of a Microcontroller
A microcontroller is essentially a computer on a chip. It contains a processing unit, ROM, RAM, Serial communication ports, ADCs, etc. In other words, a microcontroller is a computer but without the monitor, keyboard and mouse. They are called microcontrollers … Read more
Microprocessors in Mechatronics Systems
To make a change in functionality of a digital circuit, the hardware circuitry must be modified and this may require a redesign. For simple design tasks, this might work however in many mechatronic systems; the control tasks may involve … Read more