Explain the difference between a microprocessor and a microcontroller.

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Microcontroller is a single integrated circuit that contains a processor core, memory, and programmable input/output peripherals, while a microprocessor is just the processor core.

Microcontroller is a single-chip computer system with integrated memory, I/O peripherals, and a processor core.
Microprocessor is a standalone processor chip without integrated memory or peripherals.
Microcontrollers are used in embedded systems like washing machines, microwave ovens, etc.
Microprocessors are used in general-purpose computing devices like laptops, desktops, etc.

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