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 ====== Microcontroller ======
-**A microcontroller (MCU) is a small computer on a single integrated circuit (IC) containing a processor core, memory, and input/output peripherals.** The concept of microcontrollers dates back to the 1970s, when the first commercial microcontroller was released.  {{ :intel_8049_microcontroller.jpg?nolink&300|}}
+**A microcontroller (MCU) is a small computer on a single integrated circuit (IC) containing a processor core, memory, and input/output peripherals.**
+The concept of microcontrollers dates back to the 1970s, when the first commercial microcontroller was released.  {{ :intel_8049_microcontroller.jpg?nolink&300|}}
 **Early Years (1976-1980)**
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 **Arduino (2005-Present)**
-The Arduino platform, introduced in 2005, revolutionized microcontroller development for hobbyists and professionals alike. The Arduino board combined a simple programming environment with an ATmega8 MCU, making it accessible to those without extensive electronics knowledge. This democratization of microcontrollers enabled rapid prototyping and innovation.
+The Arduino platform, introduced in 2005, revolutionized microcontroller development for hobbyists and professionals alike. The Arduino board combined a simple programming environment with an ATmega8 MCU, making it accessible to those without extensive electronics knowledge. This democratization of microcontrollers enabled rapid prototyping and innovation.{{ :esp32-s3_on_paper.png?nolink&250|}}
 **ESP32 (2016-Present)**
-The ESP32 family, developed by Espressif Systems, is another significant development in the microcontroller market. Released in 2016, this platform integrates {{ :esp32-s3_on_paper.png?nolink&250|}} a dual-core processor with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, making it an ideal choice for IoT applications. The ESP32 has become increasingly popular due to its ease of use, flexibility, and affordability.
+The ESP32 family, developed by Espressif Systems, is another significant development in the microcontroller market. Released in 2016, this platform integrates a dual-core processor with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, making it an ideal choice for IoT applications. The ESP32 has become increasingly popular due to its ease of use, flexibility, and affordability.
 **Modern MCUs (2020-Present)**
 Today's microcontrollers are more powerful, efficient, and versatile than ever before. Advances in semiconductor technology have led to the development of low-power MCUs with high-performance processors. The ESP32-C6, for example,
 supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi frequencies, while maintaining low power consumption.