PLC, or Programmable Logic Controller, is a computer control system specialized in industrial automation control. It is characterized by strong real-time, anti-interference ability, high reliability, good stability, etc. PLC is usually used to control industrial production lines, robots, assembly lines and other automation equipment.
Microcontroller is a kind of embedded computer system, it will processor, memory, input and output interfaces and other functions integrated in a chip. It is characterized by small size, low power consumption, low cost and high reliability. Microcontrollers are usually used in embedded systems, smart homes, smart toys, medical devices and other fields.
PC is a general-purpose computer system, which consists of a central processor, memory, hard disk, graphics card, sound card and so on. It is characterized by strong versatility, good scalability, superior performance, etc. PCs are usually used in the fields of office, entertainment, design, programming, and so on.
In summary, PLC, microcontroller and PC have different characteristics and application scenarios, and it is very important to choose the right computer system according to the actual needs.