What are embedded processors?

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As an electronics engineer, you may be familiar with a range of embedded processors, which have different advantages and features in different application scenarios. Here are some common embedded processors:

1. ARM Cortex series : The ARM Cortex series is a series of processor cores widely used in embedded systems, including the Cortex-M, Cortex-R and Cortex-A series.

   • Cortex-M series: low power, low cost, high performance for embedded systems and microcontrollers.
   • Cortex-R series: has strong real-time performance and is suitable for real-time control and high-performance applications.
   • Cortex-A series: high performance, highly integrated, suitable for applications requiring high-performance processing capabilities, such as smartphones, tablets, etc.

2. Microchip PIC : Microchip's PIC microcontroller series provides a variety of microcontrollers with different models and specifications, suitable for various embedded applications.

3. Texas Instruments MSP430 and Tiva-C : MSP430 is a low-power, high-performance microcontroller series suitable for battery-powered and power-sensitive applications; Tiva-C is a high-performance, highly integrated microcontroller series suitable for real-time control and embedded systems.

4. STMicroelectronics STM32 : The STM32 series is a range of microcontrollers based on the ARM Cortex-M core with rich peripherals and features for a wide range of embedded applications.

5. Renesas RX and RZ : The RX series is a series of high-performance microcontrollers suitable for real-time control and embedded systems; the RZ series is a high-performance application processor suitable for applications such as multimedia processing and graphics processing.

6. NXP i.MX : The i.MX series is a series of high-performance application processors suitable for applications such as multimedia processing and human-machine interface.

7. Intel Atom and Quark : Intel's Atom and Quark series are a range of low-power, high-performance application processors suitable for embedded systems and IoT applications.

These embedded processors have different characteristics and advantages in different application scenarios. Choosing a suitable processor depends on specific application requirements, cost considerations, and technical requirements.