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What Is A Embedded Processor

An embedded processor is a type of microprocessor designed to control electrical and mechanical functions in a system. Embedded processors are simple in design, have limited computational power and input/output capabilities, and have minimal power requirements. While similar to microcontrollers, embedded processors require external components like memory and interfaces to function, whereas microcontrollers are self-contained single-chip devices that can control a system autonomously. The main difference is that microcontrollers do not need other external components to perform control functions.

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What Is A Embedded Processor

An embedded processor is a type of microprocessor designed to control electrical and mechanical functions in a system. Embedded processors are simple in design, have limited computational power and input/output capabilities, and have minimal power requirements. While similar to microcontrollers, embedded processors require external components like memory and interfaces to function, whereas microcontrollers are self-contained single-chip devices that can control a system autonomously. The main difference is that microcontrollers do not need other external components to perform control functions.

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What is an embedded processor?

APRIL 1, 2015 BY MIKE SANTORA 3 COMMENTS

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(Learning engineering fundamentals is not


only for the student engineer. Encouraging more people to take an interest an interest
in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) benefits everyone. Sometimes,
all it takes is a taste of the basics.

In this series, we introduce some fundamental microcontroller terms and concepts, add
context around them, and offer opportunities to not only learn more but for the
experienced engineers among you to offer your input.)

An embedded processor is a type of microprocessor designed into a system to control


electrical and mechanical functions. Embedded processors are usually simple in design,
limited in computational power and I/O capabilities, and have minimal power
requirements. At a basic level, embedded processors are a CPU chip placed in a
system that it helps control.

Embedded processors are often confused with microcontrollers. While they do perform
similar functions, they integrate with their given system in different ways. The actual
functions they perform can also be different as well.

Microcontrollers are the result of technological advances decreasing the size of


controllers. Eventually, all of the components of a controller including I/O devices and
memory evolved into a single chip, giving us the “micro” in microcontrollers. These chips
are small, self-contained devices that have all of the features necessary to control the
system they are embedded in.

This control autonomy is the primary difference between microcontrollers and


embedded processors. Embedded processors require other external components such
as integrated memory and peripheral interfaces to perform their designated functions.
The two devices are frequently referred to as one device because embedded
processors are often components within a microcontroller.

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