Click the blue text to follow us 1. Overview of Microcontroller Programming Languages 1. Three commonly used programming languages for microcontrollers Machine Language Refers to programming directly using machine code, which can be executed directly by the computer. Assembly Language Refers to programming languages that use mnemonic codes to replace machine code. High-Level Language The … Read more
Generally, ROM is used to store firmware, while RAM is used to hold data. Since FLASH ROM has faster read and write speeds and is easier to erase compared to ordinary ROM, it is typically used to store user programs and data that need to be permanently saved. For example, the core of a household … Read more
Learning about microcontrollers is a long and somewhat painful process. Especially for beginners, it is difficult to form a systematic learning framework when various types of knowledge are incomplete in the early stages. This article aims to provide a thought process and list some essential foundational knowledge before getting into microcontrollers. 1. There are only … Read more
1. Introduction Many beginners in microcontrollers often ask me, “I am currently a microcontroller beginner, how can I learn it faster? Where should I start?” Regarding this question, I would like to share my thoughts on how I learned microcontrollers, how to get started, and how to become proficient. First, let’s talk about microcontrollers. The … Read more
Must-See! Four Key Development Techniques for Microcontrollers In microcontroller application development, issues such as code efficiency, anti-interference capability, and reliability still pose challenges. Here are several fundamental techniques that should be mastered in microcontroller development. 01 How to Reduce Bugs in Programs To reduce bugs in programs, one should first consider the following out-of-range management … Read more
1. What is a microcontroller? A microcontroller is a single-chip microcomputer that integrates a microprocessor, memory, and I/O interface circuits on one integrated circuit chip. Intel launched the MCS-51 series microcontrollers, which integrate an 8-bit CPU, 4KB ROM, 128 bytes RAM, 4 8-bit parallel ports, and 1 full-duplex serial port, along with 2 16-bit timer/counters. … Read more
The operation of the chip mainly involves manipulating the registers within the chip. Each register has its own unique address mapped in memory, which is what we are operating on. To understand the chip, first look at the timing diagram, then understand the corresponding registers, how they operate, define the necessary ports (which the program … Read more
This Lesson’s Focus Implementing the LED Flow Light Effect Using Code Key Points This Lesson: Review the content learned in the last class and understand the operating steps of the microcontroller Learn to write code to achieve the LED flow light effect Learning Tools: Computer, Keil uVision4 software, Proteus software Explanation of Two Types of … Read more
The MSP430 microcontroller is a microcontroller launched by Texas Instruments (TI) in 1996. It is a 16-bit ultra-low-power microcontroller with a Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) architecture. However, many beginners are not very familiar with the MSP430 compared to other microcontrollers like the 51 and STM32. Below, we will explain the MSP430 microcontroller, hoping to … Read more
It is well known that microcontrollers are the core of embedded development. To master microcontrollers, the choice of programming language is also crucial. However, if you have explored the programming languages for different microcontrollers, you will find that most people use C language. There is even a saying that “microcontrollers cannot do without C language.” … Read more