Question

Differentiate between Micro-controller and a Micro-processor.

Compare Microcontroller with Microprocessor.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Micro-controller	Micro-processor
1.	A microcontroller is an integrated chip known as a single-chip computer.	A microprocessor is a general-purpose processing unit and acts as the CPU.
2.	It contains RAM, ROM, I/O ports, and timers integrated on a single chip.	It does not have on-chip RAM, ROM, timers, or I/O ports.
3.	Systems based on microcontrollers are simple in design and economical.	Microprocessor-based systems are complex to design and are more costly.
4.	There is no flexibility in choosing RAM, ROM, or I/O ports separately.	It offers flexibility, allowing designers to select RAM, ROM, and I/O ports as required.