===== Microcontroller =====
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A **Microcontroller** is a computer present in a single integrated circuit which is dedicated to perform one task and execute one specific application.

It contains memory, programmable input/output peripherals as well a [[ddsf:public:guidebook:06_append:glossary:p:processor|processor]]. Microcontrollers are mostly designed for embedded applications and are heavily used in automatically controlled electronic devices such as cellphones, cameras, microwave ovens, washing machines, etc.


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