Microcontroller
//ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)kənˌtɹəʊlə// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A microcomputer on a single chip, used to control some device such as an automobile engine or a toy.
"The microcontroller is a mini computer which can be programmed to perform different tasks, including monitoring things and making things happen. It is pre-programmed for use with the games projects. See project 17 for how to select games on it."
Example
More examples"The microcontroller is a mini computer which can be programmed to perform different tasks, including monitoring things and making things happen. It is pre-programmed for use with the games projects. See project 17 for how to select games on it."
Etymology
From micro- + controller.
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