Irrespective of developments in 16, 32 and 64bit microprocessors, the 8bit microcontroller is still a major player in embedded control systems. The latest generation of 8bit microcontrollers is breathing new life into established architectures, by increasing performance, integration, and flexibility. With precision analogue, high throughput processors, and in-system programmable Flash memory integrated on a single die, these devices have all the attributes to qualify as system-on-a-chip (SoC) products. This feature considers the implications of the present generation of 8bit micro-controllers and methodologies for using them.
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