Electronic systems (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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What is a microcontroller?
What is a microcontroller?
Tiny computer on a single chip that processes information
Microcontroller's role in electronic systems
Microcontroller's role in electronic systems
The 'brain' that makes decisions and controls components
Simple language used to program microcontrollers at school
Simple language used to program microcontrollers at school
BASIC
What does PIC stand for?
What does PIC stand for?
Programmable Interface Controller
Two main advantages of PICs
Two main advantages of PICs
Flexibility and cost-effectiveness
How PICs affect circuit size and functionality
How PICs affect circuit size and functionality
Reduce size while increasing functionality
Monostable device output type
Monostable device output type
Single pulse (on or off)
Astable device output type
Astable device output type
Oscillating (continuous on/off switching)
AND gate output condition
AND gate output condition
Both inputs must be high (active)
OR gate output condition
OR gate output condition
One or both inputs must be high
NOT gate function
NOT gate function
Inverts the input signal
What 0 and 1 represent in binary logic
What 0 and 1 represent in binary logic
0 = low/inactive signal, 1 = high/active signal
Purpose of truth tables
Purpose of truth tables
Show how logic gates behave under all possible inputs