introduction to microprocessor and microcontroller

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By Prashanth.S.N.

Introduction to microprocessor and

microcontroller


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Computer Block Diagram

input output

CPU

Memory

ALU

Wednesday, November 10, 20102


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Difference between Microprocessor

and microcontroller

Microprocessor Microcontroller

y It is used for general

purpose.

y It does not consists of any

timers or counters.

y microprocessor is used for

processi

ng data.y Microprocessor is a chip on

computer.

y It is used for specific or

particular application

y It consists of timers and

counters .

y Micro controller is used

for control some acti

on.y Micro controller is a

computer on chip.



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Harvard architecture

In Harvard architecture, program and data

are stored in separate memory and handledby different sub-system



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Harvard Architecture

y advantages:

y 1: Data Space and Program Space are distinct

y 2: There is no Data corruption or loss of data

y Disadvantage is:y 1: The circuitry is very complex.

y 2:communication of data with peripheral is slow

y 3: Require large board area.



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Von Neumann Architecture

In von-Neumann architecture, program and

data are stored in same memory andmanaged by same information handling

subsystem.



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Von Neumann Architecture

y Advantages

Interchange of data with peripheral is easy

Require less board area.

DisadvantageSequential operation

Data may get corrupted



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Overview.

Harvard Architecture Von-Neumann


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RISCV/s CICS

CISC Complex instruction set for computer.

Eg:- Intel, X86,8051, Motorola chips(6800).

RISC Reduced instruction set for computer.

Eg:-ARM,PIC,AVR etc.



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y On the right is a diagramrepresenting the storage scheme for

a generic computer. The mainmemory is divided into locationsnumbered from (row) 1: (column) 1to (row) 6: (column) 4. Theexecution unit is responsible for

carrying out all computations.However, the execution unit canonly operate on data that has beenloaded into one of the six registers(A, B, C, D, E, or F). Let's say we

want to f ind the product of twonumbers - one stored in location 2:3

and another stored in location 5:2 -and then store the product back inthe location 2:3.



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The CISC Approach


yThe primary goal of CISC architecture is to complete a task in asfew lines of assembly as possible. Th is is achieved by buildingprocessor hardware that is capable of understanding and executinga series of operations. For this particular task, a CISC processorwould come prepared with a specific instruction (we'll call it

"MULT").y When executed, this instruction loads the two values into separate

registers, multiplies the operands in the execution unit, and thenstores the product in the appropriate register. Thus, the entire task

of multi

plyi

ng two numbers can be completed wi

th oneinstruction:

MULT 2:3, 5:2

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y MULT is what is known as a "complex instruction." It operates

directly on the computer's memory banks and does not require

the programmer to explicitly call any load

ing or stor

ing

functions. It closely resembles a command in a higher level

language. For instance, if we let "a" represent the value of 2:3 and

"b" represent the value of 5:2, then this command is identical to

the C statement "a = a * b..

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The RISC Approach


y

RI

SC processors only use si

mplei

nstructi

ons that can be executedwithin one clock cycle. Thus, the "MULT" command describedabove could be divided into three separate commands: "LOAD,"which moves data from the memory bank to a register, "PROD,"which finds the product of two operands located within the

registers, and "STORE," which moves data from a register to thememory banks. In order to perform the exact series of stepsdescribed in the CISC approach, a programmer would need tocode four lines of assembly:

y LOAD A, 2:3LOAD B, 5:2PROD A, BSTORE 2:3, A

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y The RISC strategy also brings some very important advantages. Becauseeach instruction requires only one clock cycle to execute, the entireprogram will execute in approximately the same amount of time as the

multi-cycle "MULT" command.

y These RISC "reduced instructions" require less transistors of hardwarespace than the complex instructions, leaving more room for generalpurpose registers. Because all of the instructions execute in a uniform

amount of ti

me (i

.e. one clock), pi

peli

ni

ngi

s possi

ble.

y Separating the "LOAD" and "STORE" instructions actually reduces theamount of work that the computer must perform. After a CISC-style"MULT" command is executed, the processor automatically erases theregisters. If one of the operands needs to be used for anothercomputation, the processor must re-load the data from the memorybank into a register. In RISC, the operand will remain in the registeruntil another value is loaded in its place.

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Difference Between RISC and CISC

ArchitectureCISC RISC

y Emphasis is on hardware

y Includes multi clock

complex instruction.

y Memory to memory

LOAD and STORE

incorporated instruction.

y Small codes sizes high

cycles/sec.

y Execution period is

different

y Emphasis is on software

y Single clock reduced

instruction.

y Register to register LOAD

and STORE and are

independent instructions.

y Large code size low

cycles/sec.

y Execution period remains

same.



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Micro Controllers are used Where ever

y Small size

y Low cost

y Low power

Where ever


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