What is MCU?
| A MicroController Unit, also refered to as µC or simply microcontroller, is a single chip that contains a processor, RAM, ROM, clock and I/O control unit. |
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| 2003-05-12 | Using the Xicor X5163/X5323/X5643 CPU supervisors with the 68HC11 microcontroller This application note demonstrates how the X5163/X5323/X5643 CPU supervisors can be interfaced to the 68HC11 microcontroller. |
| 2003-09-16 | Programmable logic and a new breed of MCUs Through the use of new embedded MCUs, you can eradicate MCU obsolescence by creating your own. |
| 2003-10-03 | USING AN ACTIVE RC TO WAKEUP THE ST7LITE0 FROM POWER SAVING MODE This application note investigates the power consumption during the operation of a typical application which puts the MCU (ST7Lite0) in HALT mode and wakes it up at regular intervals by an external interrupt generated by an active RC circuit. |
| 2003-12-16 | MCUs with PPG can function as PWM and DAC MCUs that include built-in 16bit PPG timers can be configured in PWM mode to generate waveforms with varied pulse width at a constant period, in synchronization with a dedicated external or software trigger. |
| 2004-03-01 | Embedded Systems Development Trends: Asia Read EE Times - Asia's and Gartner Dataquest's latest embedded systems development survey, which gathered 890 qualified responses from embedded systems designers. |
| 2004-04-01 | Design considerations when upgrading to a 32bit MCU Design considerations when upgrading to a 32bit MCU |
| 2004-04-16 | Diagnostic test for design validation Whether you are testing a new MCU or an ASIC, post-silicon validation of the design is a must. Here's a look at diagnostic tests and techniques. |
| 2004-05-04 | Using the Z8 Encore! Timer This app note highlights the Z8 Encore! timer functionality and provides a set of routines to use the device in different modes, such as one-shot and continuous modes. |
| 2004-05-04 | Using the RZK semaphore object This app note describes how to use Zilog's RZK semaphore object for synchronization and memory protection. |
| 2004-05-04 | A Webpage Interface for the eZ80F91 MCU using Java A Webpage Interface for the eZ80F91 MCU using Java |
| 2004-05-04 | An LCD drive for the Z8 Encore! MCU An LCD drive for the Z8 Encore! MCU |
| 2004-05-04 | Set up a PLL loop filter on the eZ80F91 MCU Set up a PLL loop filter on the eZ80F91 MCU |
| 2004-05-04 | Character LCD interface for the Z8 Encore! This app note provides character LCD driver routines, coded in ANSI C, for the Z8 Encore! Flash MCU-based embedded software. |
| 2004-05-04 | Interfacing an HTML Form to the eZ80F91 MCU Interfacing an HTML Form to the eZ80F91 MCU |
| 2004-06-01 | Advantages of serial access in memory interfaces One consideration in selecting memory is which interface standard to use. Here's why you should choose serial access over parallel bus. |
| 2004-11-01 | Create a compact Ethernet PCB system Learn how to integrate Ethernet functionality within a microcontroller in a small package. |
| 2004-11-29 | Design guide PSDsoft express and PSD4235 This app note offers two designs using an ST PSD4235G2 and an Infineon C167CR MCU. |
| 2004-11-29 | Migrating TV applications from ST63(E)87 to ST63(E)88 MCU Migrating TV applications from ST63(E)87 to ST63(E)88 MCU |
| 2004-11-30 | Migrating TV applications from ST63(E)87 to ST63(E)88 MCU Migrating TV applications from ST63(E)87 to ST63(E)88 MCU |
| 2004-11-30 | How to port a monitor/LCD application from a ST727x4 to a ST7FLCD1 device This app note will describe all the differences between the ST72T774 60K OTP MCU (the most commonly used MCU for early development) and the ST7FLCD1 MCU. |
| 2004-11-30 | Monitoring video synchronization signals on ST7FLCD1 MCU Monitoring video synchronization signals on ST7FLCD1 MCU |
| 2004-12-01 | Microcontrollers growing up Driven by demanding and complex applications, MCUs have grown up, providing enough horsepower and built-in peripherals to be self-contained systems in their own right. |
| 2005-01-17 | MCU, flash enhance battery charger features MCU, flash enhance battery charger features |
| 2005-01-17 | SoC-based MCU bus design in high bandwidth embedded apps SoC-based MCU bus design in high bandwidth embedded apps |
| 2005-03-01 | Changing MCU technologies for motor control Changing MCU technologies for motor control |
| 2005-03-16 | I/Os for distributed automation control This article describes the idea of the industrial CAN I/O module and the data exchange between connected modules being done using a CAN bus |
| 2005-06-01 | Avoiding ultralow-power design pitfalls Learning the architectural features of various MCU options can result in designs that meet even the most demanding power budgets |
| 2005-06-17 | An introduction to AC induction motor control using the dsPIC30F MCU An introduction to AC induction motor control using the dsPIC30F MCU |
| 2005-07-01 | DSC is an SoC innovation A digital signal oscillator is an SoC architecture that combines the control features of a 16bit MCU with the DSP's extensive functionality |
| 2005-07-18 | Car radio DSP drives automotive audio Manufacturers have begun to incorporate digital media processing technologies into automobiles, enabling drivers and their passengers to access entertainment and information on the road |
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