The 8051 Microcontroller: Hardware, Software, and Interfacing (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

James W. Stewart (Author), Joseph J. Mistovich (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 013531948X | ISBN-13: 978-0135319482 | Publication Date: November 30, 1998 | Edition: 2

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.

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From the Publisher

The strong emphasis of this book is on interfacing the 8051 to real world devices such as switches, displays, motors. A/D converters and so forth. This text designed to be used as a stand-alone text for an 8051-based course in microcontrollers. It can also be used as a supplement to texts on "standard" chips, such as the 8085; or as a self-study tool for those whose work requires familiarity with microcontrollers. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 307 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (November 30, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013531948X
• ISBN-13: 978-0135319482
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #846,989 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to a popular microcontroller., October 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The 8051 Microcontroller: Hardware, Software, and Interfacing (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

The venerable 8051 continues to be one of the most popular microcontrollers with new, fast variants from Intel and Dallas Semiconductor and USB-capable chips from Intel and Anchorchips. This book will introduce you to the 8051's hardware and instruction set. Unlike many other books, this one goes beyond the introduction to show you how to use what you've learned. There's an excellent chapter about system design techniques, and I/O examples in assembly code and C, with schematics.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not for beginners!!, February 23, 2002

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Duh ?? (KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 8051 Microcontroller: Hardware, Software, and Interfacing (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I have experience in technology level basic electronics, PLC's, some Industrial Instrumentation, some digital, and I've had C++. I'll admit I'm not a whizz at any of it, but then again I don't think I'm stupid. I bought this book based on the high reviews thinking it would be the hot ticket-I was disappointed. Chapters 1 & 2 covers memory organization, interrupts, and timers. The tutorial at 8052.com(free) does a lot better job at explaining this material. The book has some assembler programs, but it doesn't explain the basics of assembler at all- doesn't explain directives like org, equ, and rs. The course at hkrmicro.com(free)does a lot better job of explaining assembler than this book. Then chapter 3 gets into interfacing the micro. It has some good material about swtiches, but then jumps into more advanced material like switch matrixs, encoding and so on. Why jump to this material when you haven't even explained the very basics? Why not start with some simpler interfacing , explain it, show the code, and build up from there? I skimed through chapters 4 -7, which cover c programming and more interfacing examples,but they looked kind of advanced.

I kind of hate to bash the book because I'm sure for the right people it does have some good information. However, the books description says... " it would be helpful if the student is familar with personal computers, binary and hex numbers, and had introductory digital devices(I'll admit I'm weak on digital)." The description I think leads you to think the book is going to cover the 8051, assembler(explains very little)& C and interfacing at a level begineers can understand-I didn't find that to be the case at all . Compared to other Prentice-Hall electronics books I've read by Floyd and by Tocci, this book doesn't stack up at all. I learned more from 8052.com and from hkrmicro.com.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An EXCELLENT blend of hardware & software, January 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The 8051 Microcontroller: Hardware, Software, and Interfacing (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

This book is worth more than 5 stars. This is a MUST have text for electrical engineers dealing with embedded control systems. I use the 80C51 microcontroller at work, and this text provided an excellent knowledge for the 80C51. The real world applications and interfaces were highly beneficial towards my work projects. Additionally, the recommended compiler is great. It is definitely worth every penny spent--a magnificent investment.

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