I am starting an embedded control project. This is so simple that probably any microcontroller will do, but I will first ask the experts which would really be the best.
Here is the basic spec:
Interface: A few switches Drive a relay to control one 120-220VAC 500W device
Microcontroller: Real time timer Battery backup or nonvolatile memory for power failure Small, cheap
Development Environment: C compiler Simple development kit I am an electrical engineer with C++ experience
Please let me know your recommendation of microcontroller.