Electronics

Question 1

What are micro-controllers?

Answer 1

Programmable small electronic that can be put into a product to provide more functionality. eg. SBC (single board computer)

Question 2

What are the positives for micro-controllers?

Answer 2

• They can replace physical components so size can be smaller.
• Reprogrammable
• Complete freedom for use

Question 3

What are the negatives for micro-controllers?

Answer 3

• expensive
• hardware and software is required to work
• a coding language must be used for programming

Question 4

What parts are included into a microcontroller?

Answer 4

processor, memory, input, output.

Question 5

What different shapes can micro- controllers come in?

Answer 5

They can have 8 , 14 or 16 pins.