Using the McS-51 Microcontroller

In this book, the author provides a comprehensive treatment of the MCS-51 microcontroller. Huang covers the full spectrum of I/O functions of the MCS-52 variants; by progresively developing topics, starting with the simple and moving to the complex, he strikes a balanced introduction to the theoretical topics and the design and implementation issues of the MCS-51 microcontroller. The book starts wit the MCS-51 CPU architecture and programming model and then progresses toward every I/O function. In each I/O function, the author first presents the general issue and then details the specifics of the MCS-51. Numerous design examples and exercises illustrate the concepts presented and helps readers grasp the key concepts and learn the applications.

The book is an ideal introduction to microcontroller and microprocessor based design, while containing enough rigor and depth to provide in depth knowledge of the MCS-51 microcontroller. It is intended as a textbook for a first course on microprocessors or microcontrollers, but is also suitable for anyone who needs to learn about the MCS-51 microcontroller. It will be accompanied by a supplemental CD and will also have a solutions manual available only to adopters of the text.

• Pedagogical strength. This book first outlines background issues to give students the motivation before every topic is discussed and then progresses toward the details and specifics of each topic of the MCS-51.
  
  
• Provides very complete coverage of I/O functions of the MCS-51 family microcontrollers.
  
  
• Development tools and lab projects. The book suggests a number of evaluation boards and software tools for program development and testing. Several lab projects are provided in most chapters. An evaluation version of MCS-51 development tools is included in a CD for readers to test their program. A tutorial is provided for using one of the evaluation boards and the included software tools.
  
  
• Design flavor. This book emphasizes design analysis. Wherever appropriate, electrical analysis and timing analysis are provided. Examples include memory design timing analysis, Centronics interface timing analysis, i8255 interfacing timing verification, LED and seven-segment display electrical load analysis, etc.
  
  
• Extensive examples. Examples have been provided to cover keypad scanning debouncing, Centronics printer interface, memory system design verification, A/D conversion, D/A conversion, motor control, RS-232 standard, etc