Difference between microprocessor and microcomputer

MICROPROCESSOR-

• Microprocessor is a semiconductor device consist on electric circuit based on LSI or VLSI technic.
• Memory and I/O device are connected externally.
• Microprocessor can be used for multitasking.
• In microprocessor memory connected externally so it can be used for large program.
• It is more flexible.
• Per unit cost is high in the microprocessor.

MICROCOMPUTER-

• Microcomputer is a device which consists of CPU, I/O device, and memory fabricated on single PCB(printed circuit board).
• Here memory and I/O devices are connected internally on single PCB>
• Microcomputer can be used for general purpose.
• In microcomputer memory is fixed so it can be used for the small program.
• Microcomputer is less flexible.
• Per unit cost is less in microcomputer.