Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
» Compare and contrast microprocessors and microcontrollers
» Describe the advantages of microcontrollers for some applications
» Explain the concept of embedded systems
» Discuss criteria for considering a microcontroller
» Explain the variations of speed, packaging, memory, and
cost per unit and how these affect choosing a microcontroller
» Compare and contrast the various members of the 8051 family
» Compare 8051 microcontrollers offered by various manufacturers