Exercises
1.1 What is a microprocessor?
1.2 What is a microcontroller? Explain the differences between a microprocessor and a microcontroller.
1.3 Where would you use a flash memory?
1.4 Where would you use RAM memory?
1.5 What is an A/D converter? Give an example for its use in a microcontroller based application.
1.6 What is the purpose of the watchdog module in a microcontroller?
1.7 What happens when a microcontroller is reset?
1.8 How many types of LCDs are there? Which one would you choose if the number of I/O ports is limited?
1.9 What is a graphics LCD? Give an example for its use in practise.
1.10 Explain the operation of passive and active display technologies.
1.11 What is a TFT display? Why are TFT displays popular? In which type of applications are they commonly used?
1.12 What is an OLED display? Explain its operation. What are the differences between a TFT and an OLED display?
1.13 What are the advantages of touch screen displays? Give an example of touch screen based application.
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