Dual in-line packages and microcontrollers (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What components are etched directly onto silicon chip surfaces?
What components are etched directly onto silicon chip surfaces?
Resistors, diodes, and transistors
Which advantage do integrated circuits have over discrete components?
Which advantage do integrated circuits have over discrete components?
They are more reliable
What is the standard pin spacing in dual in-line packages?
What is the standard pin spacing in dual in-line packages?
2.54 mm
Why is 2.54 mm pin spacing used in DIL packages?
Why is 2.54 mm pin spacing used in DIL packages?
It fits standard breadboards perfectly
In which direction are DIP pins numbered from pin 1?
In which direction are DIP pins numbered from pin 1?
Counter-clockwise around the chip
Where is pin 1 always located on a DIL package?
Where is pin 1 always located on a DIL package?
Next to the notch or dot marker
What is a key benefit of using DIP sockets?
What is a key benefit of using DIP sockets?
They prevent heat damage to the chip
What do microcontrollers contain that makes them like mini-computers?
What do microcontrollers contain that makes them like mini-computers?
Processor, memory, and I/O connections
What happens to flash memory contents when power is removed?
What happens to flash memory contents when power is removed?
They remain intact
What is the main purpose of ribbon cables with microcontrollers?
What is the main purpose of ribbon cables with microcontrollers?
To connect multiple components together