disk controller

n : (computer science) a circuit or chip that translates

commands into a form that can control a hard disk drive

microcontroller

A {microprocessor} on a single {integrated

circuit} intended to operate as an {embedded} system. As well

as a {CPU}, a microcontroller typically includes small amounts

of {RAM} and {PROM} and timers and I/O ports.

An example is the {Intel 8751}.

(1995-04-22)