main difference between Microprocessor and Microcontroller

The basic difference between Microprocessor  and Microcontroller is Microcontroller is made for a specialized task but Microprocessor is versatile also Microcontroller have RAM ROM are inbuilt however in Microprocessor have  no inbuilt  RAM.


What is meaning of Versatility ?

Versatility means a microprocessor is able to execute several types of programmes but Microcontroller can't. The Controlling Unit in Refrigerator is meant of only regulating temperature inside the Refrigerator.

Which one is Fast Microprocessor or Microcontroller?

Obviously Microcontroller will be fast since it is specially built for a single function and most of they are built on RISC Technique.





Example Intel 8085 is a Microprocessor

                 Intel 8051 is a Microcontroller
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