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What is the difference between microprocessor and microcontroller?

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Microprocessor & Microcontroller both are integrated circuits. The microprocessor (MPU) is a controlling unit of a microcomputer. It is stored in a single integrated circuit; whereas Microcontroller(MCU) is a compact integrated circuit design to govern a specific operation in an embedded system. The...
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Microprocessor & Microcontroller both are integrated circuits.

The microprocessor (MPU) is a controlling unit of a microcomputer. It is stored in a single integrated circuit; whereas Microcontroller(MCU) is a compact integrated circuit design to govern a specific operation in an embedded system.

The microprocessor is a set of instructions having zero status flag, bulky & large no.of instructions, mainly used in personal computers. The microprocessor is the heart of the computer.

Whereas Microcontroller is also set of instructions having no zero flags, as well as fewer instructions, mainly used in the washing machine, MP3 players Microcontroller having RAM ROM, EEPROM embedded in it.

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Microprocessor only has CPU in the chip. The microcontroller also has RAM, ROM and other peripherals along with the CPU or processor.
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The microprocessor is a general-purpose device while the microcontroller is a special-purpose device that can be customised according to our requirements. Microprocessor only has CPU in the chip. The microcontroller also has RAM, ROM and other peripherals along with the CPU or processor.
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R&D Electrical Engineer in Industry with 5 years Experience.

The microprocessor has only a processor with intricate lines which are to be connected externally with an expensive system used in computers. On the other hand, the microcontroller has all processor, RAM, ROM, I/p&o/p lines on a single chip with minimal cost used for embedded systems.
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"Chemical Engineering first year student , I have experience of 1 year in all the subject" .

Microprocessor consists of the only CPU whereas microcontroller consists of CPU, memory, integrated chip all in one and microprocessor external RAM, ROM and other output devices whereas, the microcontroller uses internal memory.
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The microcontroller has an inbuilt RAM and ROM(a permanent memory) whereas Microprocessor does not have a ROM. Hence, the microcontroller can be used as an embedded system.
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civil Eng with good teaching experience ,completed M Tech & be a good teacher & guide for students.

The microprocessor is the CPU part of a microcomputer, and it is also available as a single integrated circuit. Thus acts as main components.
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Microprocessor design for general purpose. They can perform a variety of task with a different machine. Whereas microcontroller design to perform a particular task, it has a pre-programmed memory unit for a specific job. It not general-purpose but task-specific.
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The microprocessor has only a CPU inside it and all other circuits are external to the processor. But for the microcontroller, everything is embedded inside it.
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The microcontroller is used for a specific task, whereas microprocessor is used for multiple jobs.
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