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There is a chip on the Uno Arduino board that creates 3.3V directly from the Uno input voltage.

a. True
b. False

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b. False.

The chip on the Uno Arduino board does not directly create 3.3V from the Uno input voltage. The Arduino Uno board has a built-in voltage regulator that regulates the input voltage to a stable 5V, which can then be used to power the microcontroller and other components on the board. The board also has a separate voltage regulator that provides a stable 3.3V output for certain components that require it, such as some sensors or other external devices. This 3.3V regulator is separate from the 5V regulator and is not directly created from the Uno input voltage.
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