Dual in-line packages and microcontrollers (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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Components found in silicon chips
Components found in silicon chips
Resistors, diodes, and transistors
Integrated circuits definition
Integrated circuits definition
Multiple components combined into a single compact unit
Space advantage of integrated circuits
Space advantage of integrated circuits
Take up much less space on circuit boards
What DIL stands for
What DIL stands for
Dual in-line package
Purpose of DIL packages
Purpose of DIL packages
Protective housing for delicate silicon chips
Standard pin spacing in DIPs (mm)
Standard pin spacing in DIPs (mm)
2.54 mm
Reason for 2.54mm pin spacing
Reason for 2.54mm pin spacing
Compatible with standard breadboards and perfboards
Location of pin 1 on a DIP
Location of pin 1 on a DIP
Next to the notch or dot
Direction of pin numbering on DIPs
Direction of pin numbering on DIPs
Counter-clockwise from pin 1
What DIP sockets contain
What DIP sockets contain
Spring-loaded contacts that grip the pins
Key advantage of using DIP sockets
Key advantage of using DIP sockets
Easy removal and replacement without desoldering
What PIC stands for
What PIC stands for
Programmable Interface Controller
Components inside a microcontroller
Components inside a microcontroller
Processor, memory, and input/output connections
Flash memory key feature
Flash memory key feature
Retains information when power is removed
Example products using microcontrollers
Example products using microcontrollers
Washing machines, radios, and appliances