microcontroller

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Etymology

From micro- +‎ controller.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)kənˌtɹəʊlə/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈmaɪkɹoʊkənˌtɹoʊlɚ/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

microcontroller (plural microcontrollers)

  1. (computing, electronics) A microcomputer on a single chip, used to control some device such as an automobile engine or a toy.
    • 2021 December, “Snap Circuits Arcade”, in Snap Circuits‎[1], Elenco, page 6:
      The microcontroller is a mini computer which can be programmed to perform different tasks, including monitoring things and making things happen. It is pre-programmed for use with the games projects. See project 17 for how to select games on it.

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