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Risc & Sisc

This document compares RISC and CISC processor architectures, highlighting their differences in instruction complexity and efficiency. It also discusses Assembly language as a low-level programming tool for microcontrollers, specifically focusing on AVR and ARM architectures. AVR microcontrollers are suited for simpler, low-power applications, while ARM microcontrollers are designed for more advanced, mobile, and IoT systems.

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Risc & Sisc

This document compares RISC and CISC processor architectures, highlighting their differences in instruction complexity and efficiency. It also discusses Assembly language as a low-level programming tool for microcontrollers, specifically focusing on AVR and ARM architectures. AVR microcontrollers are suited for simpler, low-power applications, while ARM microcontrollers are designed for more advanced, mobile, and IoT systems.

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Understanding RISC vs.

CISC, Assembly
Language, and
Microcontrollers (AVR &
ARM)
This presentation compares processor architectures. We explore RISC and
CISC. Then we introduce Assembly language. Finally, we cover AVR and ARM
microcontrollers. Each has different strengths. Understanding them is key
for embedded systems.

by Ahmed Diaa
RISC vs. CISC Architectures
RISC (Reduced Instruction Set CISC (Complex Instruction Set
Computing) Computing)

RISC uses simple, fixed-length instructions. It has fewer CISC features complex multi-cycle instructions. It uses more
addressing modes. This approach requires more lines of code. addressing modes. This allows for efficient memory usage. x86
ARM, AVR, and MIPS are examples of RISC. (Intel, AMD) are examples of CISC.

Simple instructions Complex instructions


Fewer modes More modes

More code Memory efficient


Assembly Language Overview
Low-Level Control Direct Hardware Example Code
Assembly Language provides
Interaction There are different code samples
control over hardware. It is a low- Assembly allows for direct for RISC and CISC.
level language. hardware interaction.

Assembly language is used to program microcontrollers and processors.


AVR vs. ARM Microcontrollers
AVR Microcontrollers ARM Microcontrollers

AVR is an 8-bit RISC architecture. It is used in Arduino. AVR is ARM is a 32-bit or 64-bit RISC architecture. It is used in mobile,
designed for simpler, low-power applications. ATmega328 is an IoT, and embedded systems. The ARM Cortex series is an
example. example. It is found in smartphones and Raspberry Pi.

8-bit RISC 32/64-bit RISC


Low power Mobile & IoT

Arduino Cortex series


Key Differences between
AVR & ARM
Feature AVR (8-bit) ARM (32/64-bit)

Architecture RISC RISC

Bit Width 8-bit 32/64-bit

Power Usage Low Moderate to high

Application Simple embedded Advanced


systems embedded systems

AVR microcontrollers are low power and 8-bit. They are useful for simpler
tasks. ARM microcontrollers are more powerful and 32/64 bit. They are used
in advanced systems.
Conclusion
RISC vs. CISC
Different architectures with different advantages.

Assembly Language
Used in microcontrollers for low-level control.

AVR & ARM Comparison


AVR is simple. ARM is powerful.

Real-World Applications
Each has different use cases.

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