Session 6: The Brains Behind Electric Vehicles
CPU that requires external components (memory, I/O) to function
Compact IC with CPU, memory, and I/O peripherals on a single chip
| Feature | Microprocessor | Microcontroller |
|---|---|---|
| Integration | CPU only - requires external components | Complete system on chip |
| Memory | External RAM and ROM required | Built-in RAM and Flash memory |
| I/O Ports | Requires external interface chips | Integrated I/O ports |
| Power Consumption | Higher | Lower - ideal for battery operation |
| Cost | Higher (CPU + external components) | Lower (integrated solution) |
| Size | Larger system | Compact, single chip |
| Best Use in EV | Complex computing, infotainment, ADAS | Real-time control, embedded systems, BMS |
Modern electric vehicles integrate hundreds of processors and controllers working together seamlessly
Session 1: Electricity fundamentals, Ohm's Law, circuit basics
Session 2: Measuring instruments, voltage generation methods
Session 3: Semiconductors, diodes, rectification
Session 4: Transistors (BJT, MOSFET, JFET)
Session 5: IGBTs, integrated circuits, power electronics
Session 6: Microprocessors, microcontrollers, system integration