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In Basic: A microprocessor is the main "brain" of a micro computer. The processor is the toll that allocates the task the computer has todo.

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A computer that depends on a microprocessor is called?

microcomputer


What is the Difference between microprocessor and chip?

the IC that is organized as a single-chip microprocessor contains only CPU without the other peripherals like ROM, RAM, and I/O ports that comprise a microcomputer, while the single-chip microcomputer is the chip that contains all the components that give the capabilities of the microcomputer.


A computer that fits on a desktop and uses a microprocessor?

microcomputer


The microprocessor control unit of a modern washing machine is not a microcomputer why is this?

Because the microprocessor of a washing machine is a dedicated computer while a microcomputer is general computer that performs a variety of tasks.


How do you turn a microprocessor into a microcomputer?

A microprocessor doesn't usually have memory and interfaces to perpherals, so these need to be added.


What is the difference between a multichip microcomputer and single chip microcomputer?

the IC that is organized as a single-chip microprocessor contains only CPU without the other peripherals like ROM, RAM, and I/O ports that comprise a microcomputer, while the single-chip microcomputer is the chip that contains all the components that give the capabilities of the microcomputer.


What is the speed range of microcomputer its time domain and frequency?

that varies depending on the microprocessor used.


What is the difference between microprocessor and micro computer?

A microprocessor is part of a micro computer. A micro computer is a system which includes a microprocessor, instruction/data memory, input/output devices such as monitors, disk drives, keyboards, etc. , i.e. some way to store programs and read data and store and display results.


What all should you add to a microprocessor to make it microcomputer?

The microprocessor is usually referred to as the CPU or Central processing unit. It requires a motherboard, and many other elements.


Why microcomputer system based on 8 bit microprocessor have 64K memory?

Even though the 8085 is an 8 bit microprocessor, it can address 64K memory, because it has a 16 bit address bus.


Shortest definition of microcomputer?

A microcomputer is a computer with a microprocessor as its central processing unit. They are physically small compared to mainframe and minicomputers. Many microcomputers (when equipped with a keyboard and screen for input and output) are also personal computers (in the generic sense).


Why is an microprocessor so named?

Microprocessor is a combined term meaning small (micro) central processing unit (CPU), usually on one chip. An example is the 8085 or 8086/8088.Contrast this with microcomputer, which is a microprocessor that also includes ROM, RAM, and IO on the chip. An example is the 87C51.