Design-Reuse

SDIC Licenses 8051 Microcontroller IP Cores from CAST

Proven quality, low risk, broad ecosystem, and excellent technical support make CAST’s 8051s a cost-effective solution for many system functions Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey — May 30, 2023 — ...
EDN

Data choices help compress 8051 code

Some people think that programs for microcontrollers like the 8051 that have limited program memory must be written in assembly language rather than a high-level language like C. The executable code ...
Design-Reuse

8051 MCUs get In-System Programming Benefits Through CAST and SMH Technologies Partnership

FlashRunner™ In-System Programmer (ISP) line from SMH Technologies supports 8051s from CAST; Live 8051 programming demo running in CAST’s DAC booth Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA and Villotta di Chions, ...
Embedded

Expand your 8051 memory

Suppose for a moment that you're an engineer designing a new 8051-based product. Not unexpectedly, the application's code size will greatly exceed the 64KB architectural limit of the 8051's program ...
EDN

An efficient bit-banged SPI port for 8051-compatible microcontrollers

Although 8051-compatible microcontrollers with SPI ports are available, a lower-cost device with an SPI port bit-banged through GPIO pins often suffices. The code shown here takes advantage of ...
Electronic Design

Set DC-Motor Speed with Light-Controlled Microcontroller Circuit

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. This 8051 microcontroller-based control circuit adjusts the speed of a small permanent-magnet dc motor via photosensors ...