1. Basic information

2. * Microcontrollers incorporate the microprocessor, memory and input/output interfaces all on one chip * Microcontrollers have a separate program instruction bus (Harvard architecture) * Microcontrollers are better at small dedicated tasks, microprocessors are generally more flexible

3. * PIC stands for Peripheral Interface Controller * The PIC you will be using is the 16F627 * It has flash memory which means it can be easily reprogrammed * PICs with flash memory can generally be programmed up to 1000 times

4. * Peripherals are interfaces or memory which are external to the microprocessor * Carry out some research and see if you can name up to 5 peripherals

5. * Input and output ports * Timers * Clocks * ADC converters * USART * DAC converters * LCD drivers * Buffers

6. Inside the PIC 16F627 Datasheet on Bluepill http://ww1.micr ochip.com/down loads/en/Device Doc/40300C.pdf