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Difference between Microprocessor Vs Microcontroller
Microprocessor | Microcontroller |
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Center of a computer system. | Center of embedded system. |
Memory and I/O components are external to it. | Memory and I/O components are internal to it. |
Large Circuit | Smaller Circuit |
Not compatible with compact systems | Compatible with compact systems. |
Higher cost | Lower Cost |
High Power Consumption | Low Power Consumption |
Mostly don’t have power features | Mostly have power features. |
Mainly present in personal computers. | Mainly present in washing machines, music players, and embedded systems. |
Less number of registers. | More number of registers. |
Follows Von Neumann model | Follows Harvard architecture |
Made on a silicon-based integrated chip. | Byproduct microprocessors and peripherals. |
RAM, ROM, and other peripherals are absent. | RAM, ROM, and other peripherals are present. |
Has an external bus to interface with devices. | Uses an internal controlling bus for communication. |
Has a high speed. | Speed depends on the architecture. |
Ideal for general purpose to handle more data. | Ideal for the specific applications. |
Complex and Expensive | Simple and affordable |
Requires more instructions | Requires less instructions |
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