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...
"Are you sure you want to learn 8051? 29 years old architecture is now becoming obsolete. Learn modern computers, PIC, or Zilog's Z80"
There are certainly no signs of the 8051 becoming obsolete - and the PIC and Z80 are of similar vintage.
With PIC and Z80, you are tied-in to a single manufacturer; with 8051s, you have literally hundreds of sources to choose from - and you can get FPGA cores to make your own.