Microprocessors are a mass storage
device. They are the advanced form of computers. They are also called as microcomputers.
The impact of Microprocessor in different lures of fields is significant. The
availability of low cost, low power and small weight, computing capability
makes it useful in different applications. Now a day, a microprocessor based
systems are used in instructions, automatic testing product, speed control of
motors, traffic light control, light control of furnaces etc. Some of the
important areas are mentioned below:
Instrumentation: It is very useful in the field of
instrumentation. Frequency counters, function generators, frequency
synthesizers, spectrum analyses and many other instruments are available, when
microprocessors are used as controller. It is also used in medical instrumentation.
Control:Microprocessor based controllers are
available in home appliances, such as microwave oven, washing machine etc.
Microprocessors are being used in controlling various parameters like speed, pressure,
temperature etc. These are used with the help of suitable transduction.
Communication:Microprocessors are being used in a
wide range of communication equipments. In telephone industry, these are used
in digital telephone sets. Telephone exchanges and modem etc. The uses of
microprocessor in television, satellites communication have made
teleconferencing possible. Railway reservation and air reservation system also
uses this technology. LAN and WAN for communication of vertical information
through computer network.
Office Automation and Publication:Microprocessor based microcomputer
with software packages has changed the office environment. Microprocessors
based systems are being used for word processing, spread sheet operations,
storage etc. The microprocessor has revolutionized the publication technology.
Consumer:The use of microprocessor in toys,
entertainment equipment and home applications is making them more entertaining
and full of features. The use of microprocessor is more widespread and popular.
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