The difference between Microcontroller and Microprocessor

When used as nouns, microcontroller means a microcomputer on a single chip, used to control some device such as an automobile engine or a toy, whereas microprocessor means the entire cpu of a computer on a single integrated circuit (chip).


check bellow for the other definitions of Microcontroller and Microprocessor

  1. Microcontroller as a noun (computing, electronics):

    A microcomputer on a single chip, used to control some device such as an automobile engine or a toy.

  1. Microprocessor as a noun (computer hardware):

    the entire CPU of a computer on a single integrated circuit (chip).