Applications of Microprocessor
These microprocessors can be used for general purpose applications or special purpose applications. The applications of microprocessors include the following:
1. General Purpose Applications
Microprocessors for general purpose applications include personal computers, single-board micro computers, super minis and Computer Aided Designs (CAD).
Personal Computers
Personal computers have 8-bit or 16-bit microprocessors. Home computers come with 8-bit microprocessor for learning programs and playing video games, whereas the computers with 16- bit microprocessor are used for business, accounts, word processing, and other purposes.
Single-Board Micro Computers
The single-board micro computers have simple hardware and software configuration and are cheaper. These micro computers are used to build small computer systems and to train students.
Super minis and CAD
32 -bit processors are used in powerful microcomputers. And, as a result, the performance of these computers is far better than the mini computers; and, these are used in engineering side as CAD machines.
2. Special Purpose Application
special purpose application includes control, communication, instrumentation, office automation and publication.
Communication
In telephone industry, microprocessors are used in modems, telephone exchanges, digital telephone sets, and also in air reservation systems and railway reservation systems both at international and national levels. Mobile phones and televisions also use microprocessors.
Instrumentation
In various instruments, microprocessors are implemented as main controllers and also used in medical instruments to measure temperature and blood pressure.
Control
Microprocessors are now available in home appliances like washing machines and microwave ovens; and, in industrial-automation sectors, microcontrollers are used to control various parameters like temperature, speed, moisture and pressure.
Publication and Office Automation
These are used in office to perform spread sheet operations, and storage. In publication, microprocessors are used in LASER printers for good speed and making automatic photo copies.
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