C and the 8051, Vol.I: Hardware, Modular Programming & Multitasking (2nd Edition)

Today, everything from cell phones to microwaves to CD players all contain microcontrollers, or miniature computers, which need to be programmed to perform specific tasks. Designing such systems requires an understanding of both microprocessor electronics and programming languages. This book is written for the industrial electronics engineer who needs to use or switch to the Intel 8051 family of microcontrollers and implement it using a C programming language. .

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.