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generate embedded applications for virtually every 8051 derivative.

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Throughout this manual we refer to these tools as the 8051 development tools. However, they support all derivatives and variants of the 8051 microcontroller family.

The Keil Software 8051 development tools listed below are programs you use to compile your C code, assemble your assembly source files, link and locate object modules and libraries, create HEX files, and debug your target program. Each of these programs is described in more detail in “Chapter 3. Development Tools” which begins on page 21.

µVision2 for Windows™ is an Integrated Development Environment that combines project management, source code editing, and program debugging in one single, powerful environment.

The C51 ANSI Optimizing C Cross Compiler creates relocatable object modules from your C source code.

The A51 Macro Assembler creates relocatable object modules from your 8051 assembly source code.

The BL51 Linker/Locator combines relocatable object modules created by the C51 Compiler and the A51 Assembler into absolute object modules.

The LIB51 Library Manager combines object modules into libraries that may be used by the linker.

The OH51 Object-HEX Converter creates Intel HEX files from absolute object modules.

The RTX-51 Real-time Operating System simplifies the design of complex, time-critical software projects.

The tools are combined into the kits described in “Product Overview” on page 16. They are designed for the professional software developer, but any level of programmer can use them to get the most out of the 8051 microcontroller architecture.

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Manual Topics

1 This manual discusses a number of topics including:

How to select the best tool kit for your application (see “Product Overview” on page 16),

How to install the software on your system (see “Chapter 2. Installation” on page 19),

The features of the 8051 development tools (see “Chapter 3. Development Tools” on page 21),

How to create complete applications using the µVision2 IDE (see “Chapter 4. Creating Applications” on page 57),

How to debug programs and simulate target hardware with the µVision2 debugger (see “Chapter 5. Testing Programs” on page 93),

How to access the on-chip peripherals and special features of the 8051 variants using the C51 Compiler (see “On-chip Peripheral Symbols” on page 114),

How to run the sample programs (see “Chapter 7. Sample Programs” on page 149).

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To get started immediately, install the software (refer to “Chapter 2. Installation” on page 19) and run the sample programs (refer to “Chapter 7. Sample Programs” on page 149).

Changes to the Documentation

Last minute changes and corrections to the software and manuals are listed in the RELEASE.TXT files. These files are located in the \KEIL\UV2 and \KEIL\C51\HLP folders. Take the time to read these files to determine if there are changes that may impact your installation.

Evaluation Kits and Production Kits

Evaluation Kits include evaluation versions of our 8051 tools along with this user’s guide. The tools in the evaluation kit let you generate applications up to 2 Kbytes in size. This kit allows you to evaluate the effectiveness of our 8051 tools and generate small target applications.

Production Kits (discussed in “Product Overview” on page 16) include the unlimited versions of our 8051 tools along with a full manual set (including this user’s guide). The production kits include 1 year of free technical support and product updates. Updates are available at www.keil.com.

Types of Users

This manual addresses three types of users: evaluation users, new users, and experienced users.

Evaluation Users are those users who have not yet purchased the software but have requested the evaluation package to get a better feel for what the tools do and how they perform. The evaluation package includes tools that are limited to 2 Kbytes along with several sample programs that provide applications created for the 8051 microcontroller family. Even if you are only an evaluation user, take the time to read this manual. It explains how to install the software, provides you with an overview of the development tools, and introduces the sample programs.

New Users are those users who are purchasing 8051 development tools for the first time. The included software provides you with the latest development tool technology, manuals, and sample programs. If you are new to the 8051 or the tools, take the time to review the sample programs described in this manual. They provide a quick tutorial and help new or inexperienced users get started quickly.

Experienced Users are those users who have previously used the Keil 8051 development tools and are now upgrading to the latest version. The software included with a product upgrade contains the latest development tools and sample programs.

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If you are still experiencing problems after following these steps, report them to our technical support group. Please include your product serial number and version number. We prefer that you send the problem via email. If you contact us by fax, be sure to include your name and telephone numbers (voice and fax) where we can reach you.

Try to be as detailed as possible when describing the problem you are having. The more descriptive your example, the faster we can find a solution. If you have a single-page code example demonstrating the problem, please email it to us. If possible, make sure that your problem can be duplicated with the µVision2 simulator. Please try to avoid sending complete applications or long listings as this slows down our response to you.

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You can always get technical support, product updates, application notes, and sample programs from www.keil.com/support.