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The
8051 is probably the most successful microcontroller on the
market today. Even though it was introduced by Intel in 1980,
the architecture has flourished where today there are over 20
chip manufacturers building and selling their own version of the
chip. This book will introduce readers to Microcontrollers and
the 8051's processor architecture and instructions. With this
background, it will build the readers knowledge with over 30
experiments and 12 complete application projects. For work or
fun--projects, exercises, and insights of the world's most
popular microcontroller. Over 30 experiments and 13 complete
projects demonstrate 8051 capabilities. CD-ROM gives you all the
software you need to begin developing 8051 applications.
Embedded Systems & Robots: Projects Using The 8051
Microcontroller is meant to serve as a reference book on real-time
embedded system design and the applications of the 8051
microcontroller for undergraduate as well as postgraduate students
of computer science, information technology, electronics,
instrumentation, mechatronics, and other related disciplines. The
book will also prove useful to general readers who wish to
understand and fabricate simple working models of robots. This book
adopts a do-it-yourself approach, starting with very simple projects
and slowly leading to more complex items. It includes discussions on
real-time embedded systems and provides step-by-step instructions
for design and construction of different types of simple robots. The
book highlights the need for accurate scheduling in real-time
systems and indicates the related solution-techniques through
assembly language programming. It contains discussions on importance
of data structures in real-time scheduling (Chapter 7) and
interfacing issues of sensors such as SONAR, infrared, LDR, and
tactile sensors. The book provides complete fabrication blue-prints
of several robot examples, including line-follower robot,
maze-solving robot, obstruction-detecting robot, shadow-activated
robot, learning robot, and humanoid robot.The book uses simple and
lucid language for easy understanding of the concepts involved. A
large number of illustrations (in colour where required) have been
incorporated to enhance understanding of relevant technical details.
All circuits shown in the book have been tested. Review exercises,
including objective-type questions have been provided at the end of
every chapter to test the students understanding of the topics
discussed.
Using
a clear writing style and a "nuts and bolts" approach, this book
describes the entire field of embedded controllers -- hardware,
software, and interfacing -- using the Intel 8051
microcontroller as an example. The emphasis throughout is on
interfacing the 8051 to real-world devices such as switches,
displays, motors, A/D converters, etc. -- through both assembly
language and C language programming. Provides abundant
programming examples both in assembly language and in C
throughout. Covers: Architecture of a Microcomputer; The 8051
Single-Chip Microcontroller; Interfacing: Hardware and Software;
State Machines and Interrupt Timing; System Design Techniques;
Project Design; Introduction to Assembly Languages; Mcs® -- 51
Programmers Guide and Instruction Set; and ASCII and EBCDIC
Tables. Provides extensive discussion of device characteristics
as well as many typical interfaces, such as RS-232 and IEEE-488.
A reference for anyone whose work requires familiarity with
microcontrollers. 
This practical, example-rich tutorial shows experienced
developers exactly how to develop efficient, multitasked
applications with the Intel 8051 family of embedded
processors. This book combines a detailed discussion of
microcontroller hardware and machine operations with instruction
in C programming. Efficiency is emphasized throughout; for
instance, the book includes detailed coverage of modular
programming and effective development processes. There is
extensive coverage of multitasking, including the use of
real-time interrupts. The book includes many examples, all given
in C, with some simpler examples also shown in assembler. Most
examples apply to the entire 8051 family. For engineers, system
designers, developers or students who produce small embedded
applications.
This is the first complete, hands-on guide to optimizing C-based applications for the 8051 microcontroller. Based on the most popular chipset in today's consumer products, it delivers great ideas and expert C code you can adapt to your own real-world applications, whatever they are. From project planning through key design tradeoffs, you'll find powerful insights that will streamline your coding and enhance your results.
In addition to extensive sample code, the book contains practical techniques and flowcharts for streamlining the development process, design approaches that minimize the amount of external hardware required, and much more. Most examples will work with the entire 8051 family, including the Philips 751 and 552, 517, 552, 558, and DS5000 series.
Coverage includes:
* Making the most of multitasking and real-time
operating systems
* Building an operating system kernel-from
scratch
* Working with internal and external peripheral
devices
* Algorithms for enhancing performance
* Two highly detailed start-to-finish projects
Whether you're an engineer, student, or serious hobbyist, if you want to maximize the efficiency of your embedded applications, you need C and the 8051, Volume 2: Building Efficient Applications.
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