Comparison between PIC16 and Atmel ATmega

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The discussion focuses on comparing the PIC16F and Atmel ATmega microcontrollers based on architecture, microcontroller core, ALU capabilities, instruction set, and reliability. Both microcontrollers utilize a Harvard architecture and RISC design, but their instruction sets differ significantly, with PIC16F offering 35 instructions compared to Atmel's 131. Participants express difficulty in distinguishing between the microcontroller cores and ALU capabilities, suggesting that datasheets may provide necessary details. Reliability considerations include features like Watchdog Timer (WDT) and Brown-Out Reset (BOR). Overall, the conversation highlights the need for a structured comparison of these two microcontroller families.
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Hi
This a question from one of my exam papers.I searched all over internet but couldn't find any article or information source comparing atmel vs PIC in following manner.
all i could find was threads talking about which is better.none of them discussed the matter with respective to following points.
so can some one help me here?
thank you

Homework Statement



Compare two microcontrollers PIC16F and Atmel ATmega considering following facts

  1. Architecture
  2. Microcontroller core
  3. ALU capabilities
  4. Instruction set
  5. Reliability of operation
 
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aruna1 said:
Hi
This a question from one of my exam papers.I searched all over internet but couldn't find any article or information source comparing atmel vs PIC in following manner.
all i could find was threads talking about which is better.none of them discussed the matter with respective to following points.
so can some one help me here?
thank you

Homework Statement



Compare two microcontrollers PIC16F and Atmel ATmega considering following facts

  1. Architecture
  2. Microcontroller core
  3. ALU capabilities
  4. Instruction set
  5. Reliability of operation

I'm not sure how to answer the reliability question, but the others can be answered by reading their datasheets/databooks.
 
ya i read them but couldn't figure out different of
1.microcontrolller core
2.ALU capabilities
 
aruna1 said:
ya i read them but couldn't figure out different of
1.microcontrolller core
2.ALU capabilities

What did you get for the rest of the answers?
 
well for architecture they are similar-harvard,RISC architecture
for instruction set PIC has 35 and atmel has 131
for reliability i was thinking about features like WDT and BOR
 

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