microcontroller

• µC, uC, MCU

From micro- + controller.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)kənˌtɹəʊlə/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈmaɪkɹoʊkənˌtɹoʊlɚ/

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microcontroller (plural microcontrollers)

1. (computing, electronics) A microcomputer on a single chip, used to control some device such as an automobile engine or a toy.
   • 2021 December, “Snap Circuits Arcade”, in Snap Circuits‎^[1], Elenco, page 6:

     The microcontroller is a mini computer which can be programmed to perform different tasks, including monitoring things and making things happen. It is pre-programmed for use with the games projects. See project 17 for how to select games on it.

• controller

• microbot
• microprocessor