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Q: Does the operating ambient temperature include the self-heating of the MCU?
A: The operating ambient temperature is the ambient temperature in a state without MCU self-heating. More specifically, consider it to be the temperature of the surroundings infinitely close to the package surface when the MCU is not powered on.
Q: What are some typical applications for microcontrollers?
A: Microcontrollers are used in many products that require some degree of automatical control, such as automobile engine control systems, remote controls, office machines, appliances, power tools, and even some children's toys.
Q: What's the advantage to using a microcontroller instead of a microprocessor?
A: Microcontrollers exhibit a reduced size and cost in comparison to seperate microprocessors.
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