Microcontroller Projects in C for the 8051 (Newnes) [Paperback]

Dogan Ibrahim (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750646403 | ISBN-13: 978-0750646406 | Publication Date: June 19, 2000 | Edition: 1

This book is a thoroughly practical way to explore the 8051 and discover C programming through project work. Through graded projects, Dogan Ibrahim introduces the reader to the fundamentals of microelectronics, the 8051 family, programming in C, and the use of a C compiler. The specific device used for examples is the AT89C2051 - a small, economical chip with re-writable memory, readily available from the major component suppliers.

A working knowledge of microcontrollers, and how to program them, is essential for all students of electronics. In this rapidly expanding field many students and professionals at all levels need to get up to speed with practical microcontroller applications. Their rapid fall in price has made microcontrollers the most exciting and accessible new development in electronics for years - rendering them equally popular with engineers, electronics hobbyists and teachers looking for a fresh range of projects.


Microcontroller Projects in C for the 8051 is an ideal resource for self-study as well as providing an interesting, enjoyable and easily mastered alternative to more theoretical textbooks.

Dogan Ibrahim has been Associate Professor and Head of Department at the Near East University, Cyprus, lecturer at South Bank University, London, Principal Research Engineer at GEC Hirst Research Centre, and is now a hardware and software systems consultant to London's Traffic Control Systems Unit.

Practical projects that enable students and practitioners to get up and running straight away with 8051 microcontrollers
A hands-on introduction to practical C programming
A wealth of project ideas for students and enthusiasts

Editorial Reviews

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'The projects are well chosen and they illustrate a number of practical applications in sufficient detail for readers to be able to develop the work further... The 8051 microcomputer architecture is immensely popular and the Amtel processor used by the author is an ideal vehicle for introducing microcontroller applications.' Mike Tooley

'The book is very much focused on projects. These are quite simple in concept, and would be excellent for a college course or even early years at university. They develop nicely in complexity and sophistication and are consistently structured and laid out.' Mike James

About the Author

Dogan Ibrahim works for the Traffic Control Systems Unit in London, UK. He was formerly a lecturer at South Bank University and Head of Department at Near East University, Cyprus in the UK.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Newnes; 1 edition (June 19, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750646403
• ISBN-13: 978-0750646406
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,982,448 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Good illustrations and tables, March 6, 2004

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This review is from: Microcontroller Projects in C for the 8051 (Newnes) (Paperback)

There are a few good illustrations and tables, however this book lacks the Machine Code and Hex Code needed to make these projects universally compatible. The code is exclusively written for the Keil C51 compiler which costs over $1000.00!!! He gives names of alternate compilers which could possibly be made to work with the projects in the book but fails to give the needed information to do that.

I am not a beginner to the C programming language and found it just about impossible to try and make some other compiler do the job. First of all, you will need the #include <AT892051.h> file. Either you have to make one, or find one, and even if you are able to find one, you will probably need to modify it in order to make it work with your compiler. Your compiler needs to compile without errors and produce a HEX file. Good luck to you with that!

I tried to contact the Author and found that there is no Web Site or Email address listed, so there is no way of getting any additional information. He obviously knows his subject matter but fails to realize that maybe we don't. That's why I bought the book! Why write a book like this and hide from your readers??

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book, May 17, 2004

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J Jones (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microcontroller Projects in C for the 8051 (Newnes) (Paperback)

The book is about using the C compiler to program microcontrollers, the 8051 series. I found the book to be extremely useful during my undergraduate studies and my final year project.

You can get a free Keil C compiler from the site www.keil.com or from the site: www.hitex.co.uk

The book explains working tested projects and not just the theory. Well done the author.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars TERRIBLE. A datasheet and a few app notes would trump this joke, April 16, 2007

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Doov (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microcontroller Projects in C for the 8051 (Newnes) (Paperback)

I bought this book because I wanted to learn how to develop C for an 8051 (shocking given the title of the book). This book gives zero theory, terrible examples, and is tied to specific hardware (meaning - again - that it's not general enough to provide theory or practice of writing embedded C). I have a heavy EE background and am a reasonable assembler programmer. I wanted to learn embedded C because I thought I needed it for a particular application. Turns out that a) I didn't need C (assembly worked fine/better), and b) if you want to learn embedded C (and already know some PC C and programming), you DON'T want this book. It stinks, it's over priced, and certainly isn't for anyone who is serious about doing anything beyond the prescribed projects in this book. If you're a hobbyist, maybe this book is for you, but otherwise just pick up a datasheet/app notes and google.