Intel 8051

The Intel 8051 was a microcontroller developed by Intel in 1980 for use in embedded products and still (1999) one of the most popular microcontrollers.

The 8051/8031 cores are used in over 100 devices from 10 independent manufacturers such as Dallas, Philips and Atmel.

See also:

• CAS 8051 Assembler[?]
• As31 assembler[?]
• 51forth.

• 8051 FAQ (http://www.ece.orst.edu/~pricec/8051/faq/index.html)
• The 8031/51 series microcontroller (http://www.rehn.org/YAM51/)
• Intel MCS51 series microcontrollers (http://www.intel.com/design/mcs51/)

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