What is a Microcontroller?

A microcontroller is a small computer and it can only perfrom simple task. Microcontroller consists of :

� Processor that executes programs. Processor execute program digitally. All instruction given to the processor should be in digital form.

� Program Memory to store the program that has been compiled successfully by the programmer.

� RAM (random-access memory) to store "variables."

� IO Port to connect sensor, keypad, LED, Relay and so on.

� Timer to count the time to execute some process.
                                                               

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