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On the topic of processing power where you wouldn't expect it, Macbook chargers contain a 16-bit TI processor (MSP430), which seems like overkill. (This is sepa
by kens 12y ago
On the topic of processing power where you wouldn't expect it, Macbook chargers contain a 16-bit TI processor (MSP430), which seems like overkill. (This is separate from the switching power supply control chip and the power factor correction chip.) I believe the TI chip handles the fairly complex startup sequence of the power supply as well as detecting faults. It's basically the equivalent of a minicomputer in your charger.
- agumonkey 12y agoIt's ubiquitous nowadays, see : http://hackaday.com/2013/08/02/sprite_tm-ohm2013-talk-hacking-hard-drive-controller-chips/ http://hackaday.com/2013/08/02/sprite_tm-ohm2013-talk-hackin... [multiple] arm cpu as hdd controller. The Von Neumann architecture is changing.