Hi all
what exactly is that "bootloader" ?
Does it come with any new microcontroller chip , like the one that is on the ARDUINO UNO board ?
elico
what exactly is that "bootloader"
It's the code that is called when the chip boots up. It loads the code to be executed into flash memory, when there is serial data being sent to the chip.
Does it come with any new microcontroller chip
You can buy chips with or without a bootloader installed.
ike the one that is on the ARDUINO UNO board ?
If you buy a board, the chip will have had a bootloader installed.
what exactly is that "bootloader" ?
Historical note: It is a contraction of "bootstrap loader", i.e., the processor is "pulling itself up by its own boot straps" (boot laces), as opposed to other forms of loaders where external hardware loads the memory.