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Programming for delay generation and effect of CPU clock

1) What is the relationship between the CPU clock speed and the power consumption of the microcontroller?

a: The higher the clock speed, the higher the power consumption Explanation

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b: The lower the clock speed, the higher the power consumption Explanation

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c: The power consumption remains constant regardless of the clock speed Explanation

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d: The power consumption is not affected by the clock speed Explanation

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2) What is the maximum clock speed of the PIC18 series microcontroller?

a: 64 MHz Explanation

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b: 8 MHz Explanation

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c: 32 MHz Explanation

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d: 16 MHz Explanation

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3) What is the function of a crystal oscillator in a microcontroller?

a: To provide a stable clock signal for the microcontroller Explanation

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b: To provide power to the microcontroller Explanation

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c: To store data in the microcontroller Explanation

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d: To regulate the temperature of the microcontroller Explanation

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4) Which of the following is not a factor that affects the performance of a microcontroller?

a: CPU clock speed Explanation

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b: Amount of RAM Explanation

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c: Type of peripherals Explanation

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d: Amount of program memory Explanation

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5) What is the main advantage of using a microcontroller with a higher clock speed?

a: It can execute instructions more quickly Explanation

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b: It can store more data Explanation

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c: It can consume less power Explanation

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d: It can support more peripherals Explanation

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6) How will you measure the effect of CPU clock speed on microcontroller operations?

a: By measuring the power consumption of the microcontroller Explanation

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b: By measuring the size of the microcontroller Explanation

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c: By measuring the time it takes for the microcontroller to execute instructions Explanation

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d: By measuring the number of peripherals that can be connected to the microcontroller Explanation

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