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MICROCONTROLLER [2 records]

Record 1 2004-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
DEF

A microprogrammed machine, a microprocessor, or a microcomputer used in a control operation; that is to direct or make changes in a process or operation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
DEF

Máquina microprogramada (microcomputadora, microordenador o microprocesador) usada en una operación de control; es decir, para dirigir o efectuar cambios en un proceso u operación.

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Record 2 2004-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
DEF

A microprocessor on a single integrated circuit intended to operate as an embedded system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
DEF

Circuit intégré comprenant essentiellement un microprocesseur, ses mémoires et des éléments personnalisés selon l'application.

OBS

Les microcontrôleurs sont d'usage courant, par exemple dans les périphériques d'ordinateurs, les missiles, l'automobile, les appareils domestiques.

Spanish

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