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8051 Newbie

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...

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  • Learn modern computers, PIC, or Zilog's Z80 (best micro I worked with).

    Yes, the Z80 was a nice processor for it's time. But it does not feel like a processor I would recommend people to start working with now.

    For small chpis, Atmel AVR, Microchip PIC, the 8051 family, Texas MSP430 should be more suitable. Not because of their original design year, but because of activity. As already noted, the '51 chips has a large advantage for the multitude from different suppliers.

    If working with larger chips, ARM, PPC, x86, ... should be suitable processor, with good software and hardware support.

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  • Learn modern computers, PIC, or Zilog's Z80 (best micro I worked with).

    Yes, the Z80 was a nice processor for it's time. But it does not feel like a processor I would recommend people to start working with now.

    For small chpis, Atmel AVR, Microchip PIC, the 8051 family, Texas MSP430 should be more suitable. Not because of their original design year, but because of activity. As already noted, the '51 chips has a large advantage for the multitude from different suppliers.

    If working with larger chips, ARM, PPC, x86, ... should be suitable processor, with good software and hardware support.

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