I'm building a microprocessor based control of a SCR that will, through a program from the MPU, increase the conduction of the SCR in a controlled sequence.
I am aware that I can do this with a photo-coupler diode triggering the SCR , but I'm still unsure of which MPU, MCU or (?) is best suited for this job. I've looked at several from different companies at Mouser.com, but I'm basically confused.
This unit will have a 16 key keypad, a 20 digit display, and 10 inputs & outputs and enough memory to handle the SCR firing program and a monitoring program, probably total 100K for all.
I looking for suggestions on what is a suitable, yet inexpensive MCU, MPU for this project, which comes with a programming software included with purchase.
I am aware that I can do this with a photo-coupler diode triggering the SCR , but I'm still unsure of which MPU, MCU or (?) is best suited for this job. I've looked at several from different companies at Mouser.com, but I'm basically confused.
This unit will have a 16 key keypad, a 20 digit display, and 10 inputs & outputs and enough memory to handle the SCR firing program and a monitoring program, probably total 100K for all.
I looking for suggestions on what is a suitable, yet inexpensive MCU, MPU for this project, which comes with a programming software included with purchase.