Hi, I just completed a course on 8085 microprocessor.
Now i want to start learning 8051. Is the background of 8085 enough for 8051 or do i need to learn more before starting 8051? Also which is the best book to start with ? what tools/software/hardwares do i need ? and where do i start
from? Please guide me...
If u want to compile programs for the microprocessor only ie which runs under 8085 and 8051 use c .But if u want to compile programs which runs under windows and microprocessors use watcom c compiler it has ide compiles and program's with same compiler its is free.
camve,
thanks for your good answer. i will now look at c and watcom.
As explained, Watcom will be of no use for the 8051!
carve,
i see watcom and i like llook.you know is there a 8051 class for the watcom?
doe it work with
You cannot use the Watcom C compiler to produce output that runs on a '51.
You can write a 8051.c file or library for watcom.
I think you can search on m*crosoft and find example code.
The Watcom Manuals are here: www.openwatcom.com/.../Manuals
The Getting Started guide is here: www.openwatcom.org/.../c_readme.pdf
It says:
"Watcom C/C++ is a professional, optimizing, multi-platform C and C++ compiler with a comprehensive suite of development tools for developing and debugging both 16-bit and 32-bit applications for DOS, extended DOS, Novell NLMs, 16-bit OS/2, 32-bit OS/2, Windows 3.x, Windows 95/98/Me, Win32s, and Windows NT/2000/XP (Win32)."
So the answer to your question is, as previously stated: No, it does not support the 8051!
The Getting Started guide also says:
"You should read the entire contents of this booklet, as it contains information on new programs and modifications that have been made since the previous release."
The Watcom compiler is not a Keil product - so this is not the place to discuss it!
Of course, being open-Source, it is supported by "The Community" - here:
www.openwatcom.com/.../Resources
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