Difference between microprocessor and microcontroller?

All QuestionsCategory: Embedded SystemDifference between microprocessor and microcontroller?
Chetan Shidling Staff asked 5 years ago

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Chetan Shidling Staff answered 5 years ago

The microcontroller has one or two instructions to move data between CPU and memory whereas the microprocessor has many instructions to move data between CPU and memory. The microprocessor has one or two-bit handling instructions whereas the microcontroller has many bit handling instructions.