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96 <strong>Understanding</strong> <strong>Smart</strong> <strong>Sensors</strong>PowerGroundV ddV ssAddressProgrammemoryDatamemoryData busDigital inputsBusI/O andperipheralsDigitaloutputResetCentral processing unit(CPU)CrystalOscillatorandclockingFigure 5.2 Basic MCU block diagram.5.3 MCUs for Sensor InterfaceIn addition to the basic features of an MCU, a number of custom modules areintegrated on the same chip to increase the utilization of the process, reduceprinted circuit board space, and increase the functionality for a specific application.This section discusses MCU features that have a significant effect on sensorsystem performance. These include analog input capabilities, A/Dconversion techniques, processing bandwidth, electronically programmabletrim, onboard memory, power conservation, and improved electromagneticcompatibility (EMC) and control of radio frequency interference (RFI). Forpurposes of discussion here, the MC68HC05 family of 8-bit MCUs is used toexplain the various MCU features. The same features, possibly with differentspecifications, perform similarly on other families of MCUs and higher performance16-bit and 32-bit products as well.5.3.1 PeripheralsExisting MCU technology contains a variety of peripherals, or hardwareoptions, that enhance the capability of the MCU. Peripherals enable the MCU

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