10 Questions
What are the criteria for choosing a microcontroller?
Meeting the computing need of the task efficiently and cost efficiently. Availability of software development tools such as compilers and assemblers. Wide availability and reliable sources of the microcontroller.
When was the 8051 microcontroller introduced and by which company?
The 8051 microcontroller was introduced in 1981 by Intel Corporation.
What are the main features of the 8051 microcontroller?
8-bit microcontroller, 8-bit data bus, 16-bit address bus, 4K bytes internal ROM, 128 bytes internal RAM, four 8-bit I/O ports (P0 - P3), two 16-bit timers/counters, and a serial interface.
Why did the 8051 microcontroller become popular?
Intel allowed other manufacturers to make and market other flavors of the 8051 family, leading to many versions with different speed and on-chip ROM, all compatible with the original 8051 as far as instructions are concerned.
Name some companies that offer microcontrollers in the market.
Freescale, Intel, Zilog, and Microchip technology are some companies that offer microcontrollers in the market.
What are the specifications of the data bus and address bus of the 8051 microcontroller?
8 bit data bus and 16 bit address bus
How much internal ROM does the 8051 microcontroller have?
4K bytes
What are the main reasons for the popularity of the 8051 microcontroller?
Intel allowed other manufacturers to produce different versions, with varying speed and on-chip ROM, while maintaining instruction compatibility.
Name the companies that offer microcontrollers in the market, as mentioned in the text.
Freescale, Intel, Zilog, Microchip technology
What is the role of the 8052 and 8031 in relation to the 8051 microcontroller?
They are other versions of the 8051 family, compatible with the original 8051 in terms of instructions.
Test your knowledge of microcontrollers with this quiz. Explore concepts such as data bus, address bus, CPU, RAM, ROM, I/O ports, timers, serial COM ports, and the general purpose microprocessor system. See how well you understand the basics of choosing a microcontroller and the components involved.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
