microcontroller
noun
mi·cro·con·trol·ler
ˈmī-krō-kən-ˌtrō-lər 
plural microcontrollers
: an integrated circuit that contains a microprocessor along with memory and associated circuits and that controls some or all of the functions of an electronic device (such as a home appliance) or system
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While Zippy uses the same basic mechanism as Mugatu – which includes a motor, battery and microcontroller – its small size has necessitated the addition of a mechanical hard stop to act as a joint limit for its hip.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
Each box has a robot to assemble that illustrates a STEM principle, complete with a battery and an Arduino microcontroller.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 17 May 2025
The project started when Gillard came upon a super cheap Raspberry Pi Pico and did some research into what others had achieved with the microcontroller loved by makers.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The industrial segment—which includes analog products such as amplifiers, power management devices, microcontrollers, and specialized processors—is also showing some weakness.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 May 2025
Each box has a robot to assemble that illustrates a STEM principle, complete with a battery and an Arduino microcontroller.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 17 May 2025
The project started when Gillard came upon a super cheap Raspberry Pi Pico and did some research into what others had achieved with the microcontroller loved by makers.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
The industrial segment—which includes analog products such as amplifiers, power management devices, microcontrollers, and specialized processors—is also showing some weakness.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Microcontroller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microcontroller. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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