The 8051 Microcontroller Course focuses on 8-bit registers, internal RAM/ROM layout, interrupt routing, timers/counters, and UART communication. Students write programs in Embedded C using Keil C51 to toggle pins and interface keypads, liquid crystal displays, and peripheral ICs.
4 Weeks / Classroom & Hands-on Lab
Electrical & Electronics engineering students looking to understand low-level architecture.
| Module | Topics Covered | Practical Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1: Architecture | 8051 block diagram, PIN structure, SFR memory map, stack operations, Assembly vs Embedded C. | Keil simulator setup, basic register tests. |
| Module 2: Timers & Interrupts | TMOD, TCON registers, timer modes, ISR routing, external hardware interrupts. | Square wave generation, hardware interrupt handler tests. |
| Module 3: Peripheral Interfacing | LCD 16x2 control commands, 4x4 matrix keyboard scanning, ADC 0808 interface logic. | Character display, keypad lock prototype. |
| Module 4: Motor & Sensors | Stepper motor direction control, DC motor speed control via PWM, serial temperature logger. | Temperature monitor and cooling fan automation. |
