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...
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.
yes
can keil c use them? watcom ide is good:) and it says multeplatform,,, can i use it for c on them?
You already have the link that would enable you to answer that question for yourself in a single click.
If that really is beyond you, then you are going to struggle with any sort of programming, I fear...
:-(
"watcom ide is good:) and it says multeplatform"
Yes, and the list of supported platforms has already been repeated to you in this very thread!
Look at it again, and answer the question for yourself!
This whole thread has drifted off towards real satire way too much already.
I suspect that some posters post more for fun than for actual information.
It would be so very, very nice if this forum could display the IP of the posters. This forum is one of the worst when it comes to aliases and faked posts.
http://www.8052.com run, in my opinion, the best system in this respect. * You can not post without registering which includes giving the moderator your e-mail address * Only REAL names are permitted, all other posts are deleted. * There is an e-mail gateway allowing you to e-mail a poster without his/her e-mail address being revealed to you * Of course, if you do not have a problem, you can include your e-mail address in your profile.
Erik