By:

M.Waleed Aslam (2013-CS-014)

Shahrukh Mahesar (2013-CS-032)

M.Daniyal Ashfaq (2013-CS-051)

Sagar Kumar (2013-CS-039)

To:

Simra Najm

Computer Architecture & Organization

Department of Computer Science

Sir Syed University of Engineering & Techology, Karachi

MICRO-CONTROLLER

ContentsWhat is MCU?

Advantages of MCU

Types of MCU

MCU vs CPU

Inside MCU

MCU Programming

Applications of MCU

Conclusion

References

What is MCU?

Small Computer.

Capable to performing specific task(s).

Generally, a Brain of Embeded System(s).

Advantages

Economical

Great Scalibility

Low Power Consumption.

Less Space Requirements.

Easy to Implement

Types of MCU

Divided According to following Categories:-

Bits.

Memory.

Instruction Set.

Types of MCU Bits:-

8 bit MCU:

Performs ALU operations

16 bit MCU:

Performs ALU operations with More Accuracy.

32 bit MCU:

Controls the Systems Automatically

Types of MCU

Memory:-

External Memory Controller:

Comprising Not All Functions on-chip.

Embedded Memory Controller:

Comprising All Functions on-chip.

Types of MCU

Intruction Set:-

CISC:

Complete the Task, using more cycles.

RISC:

Makes the operations simpler, Uses Less Cycles.

MCU vs General CPU General CPU Contains:-

No Ram.

No Rom.

No I/O.

MCU vs General CPU

MCU Contains:-

CPU

Ram

Rom

I/O ports.

Timer.

ADC and DAC

Inside MCU

Programming of MCU

Assembly Language:-

More Efficient

Less Understandable

AVR Similiar to ‘C’ Language:-

Less Efficient

More Understandable

Applications of MCU Home Appliances

Applications of MCU Home Entertainment

Applications of MCU Industrial Automation

Applications of MCU Mobile Electronics

Applications of MCU PC Peripherals

Applications of MCU Internet of Things

Conclusion

Where, there is a Will. There is a Way

~ Anonymous

ReferencesBooks:

1) The Microcontroller and Embedded Systems by Mazidi.

2) PIC Microcontrollers by Milan Verle.

Websites:

1) http://www.csee.umbc.edu/courses/undergraduate/CMSC391/summer04/burt/lectures/arch/architectures.html

2) http://www.electronicshub.org/microcontrollers/

3) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcontroller#Types_of_microcontrollers

4) http://www.atmel.com/products/microcontrollers/

Thank you!