Question

Why microprocessors preferred for embedded systems?

Answer 1

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS TUTORIAL INCLUDES

Embedded systems basicsEmbedded processor hardwareCPUEmbedded MPUEmbedded MCURAM

When developing an embedded system, one of the options is to base the computational hardware around a microprocessor, MPU rather than a microcontroller, MCU.

Both approaches have their attractions, but generally they will be found in different applications.

Microprocessor embedded systems will tend to be found in larger applications. Microprocessor embedded systems tend to be more suitable for higher levels of processing, where performance is key and space, power consumption and chip count are less important.