2. What is Microprocessor ?
A microprocessor is
a computer
processor which
incorporates the
functions of a
computer's central
processing unit
(CPU) on a single
integrated circuit
(IC),[1] or at most
a few integrated
circuits.
3. The integration of a whole CPU onto a single
chip or on a few chips greatly reduced the cost
of processing power, increasing efficiency.
Integrated circuit processors are produced in
large numbers by highly automated processes
resulting in a low per unit cost. Single-chip
processors increase reliability as there are
many fewer electrical connections to fail. As
microprocessor designs get better, the cost of
manufacturing a chip (with smaller components
built on a semiconductor chip the same size)
generally stays the same.
4. CPU vs Microprocessor
A CPU (central processing unit) is the part of a
computer that executes instructions. This can be
implemented using a single IC, a number of ICs,
discrete transistors or a room full of vacuum
tubes.
A microprocessor is a single-chip implementation
of a CPU.
Nowadays pretty much all CPUs for general use
are microprocessors, causing the two terms to be
practically synonymous.
6. What is Microcontroller ?
A microcontroller (or MCU
for microcontroller unit)
is a small computer on a
single integrated
circuit. In modern
terminology, it is a
system on a chip or SoC.
A microcontroller
contains one or more CPUs
(processor cores) along
with memory and
programmable input/output
peripherals.
7. Microcontrollers are used in automatically
controlled products and devices, such as
automobile engine control systems, implantable
medical devices, remote controls, office
machines, appliances, power tools, toys and other
embedded systems. By reducing the size and cost
compared to a design that uses a separate
microprocessor, memory, and input/output devices,
microcontrollers make it economical to digitally
control even more devices and processes. Mixed
signal microcontrollers are common, integrating
analog components needed to control non-digital
electronic systems.
11. Raspberry Pi is neither a
microprocessor or microcontroller ,
it is a single board computer which
contains a SOC (System On Chip - Has
multicore processor,GPU,ROM,I/O
Peripherals inside it.),DDR RAM
memory, Ethernet port, USB
host,micro HDMI on it.
12. Inventory System Structure
Cloud / ERP System
Local Server
Packaging Workstation
Portable Scanner
Admin PC
Mobile Device
Used by packager to
look at packaging guide
and to print label
Used by staff to do
inbound, stock opname
and product movement
Used by manager / staff
to access and manage
system
Same function as Admin
PC but in mobile version