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The document provides a detailed description of the pin configuration and functionalities of the 8051 microcontroller, which is typically housed in a 40-pin Dual In-line Package (DIP). It outlines the functions of various ports (P0, P1, P2, P3) and special function pins, including reset, clock input, and memory access. This information is essential for understanding how to utilize the 8051 microcontroller in embedded applications.

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Lecture#2_Pin Description

The document provides a detailed description of the pin configuration and functionalities of the 8051 microcontroller, which is typically housed in a 40-pin Dual In-line Package (DIP). It outlines the functions of various ports (P0, P1, P2, P3) and special function pins, including reset, clock input, and memory access. This information is essential for understanding how to utilize the 8051 microcontroller in embedded applications.

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Lecture #2

The 8051 microcontroller is typically available in a 40-pin Dual In-line Package (DIP). Each pin has a
specific function. Here’s a detailed pin description:

Pin Configuration of 8051

Pin
Pin Name Description
No

1-8 P1.0 - P1.7 Port 1: 8-bit bidirectional I/O port. No alternate functions.

9 RST Reset Input: Active-high input signal used to reset the microcontroller.

10-
P3.0 - P3.7 Port 3: 8-bit bidirectional I/O port with alternate functions.
17

18, XTAL1,
Inputs for connecting the external oscillator (crystal or clock source).
19 XTAL2
Pin
Pin Name Description
No

20 GND Ground: The ground pin of the microcontroller.

21- Port 2: 8-bit bidirectional I/O port. Also acts as higher-order address lines in
P2.0 - P2.7
28 external memory access.

29 PSEN Program Store Enable: Used to read external program memory. Active low.

Address Latch Enable: Used to demultiplex the address and data bus. Active
30 ALE/PROG
high.

External Access Enable: Connect to GND to enable external program memory.


31 EA/VPP
Connect to VCC for internal use.

32- Port 0: 8-bit bidirectional I/O port. Also acts as a multiplexed address/data bus
P0.0 - P0.7
39 in external memory access.

40 VCC Power Supply: Connect to +5V DC.

Detailed Description of Each Pin

1. Ports (P0, P1, P2, P3)

• Port 0 (Pins 32-39):

o Acts as an 8-bit bidirectional I/O port.

o Functions as a multiplexed address/data bus when using external memory.

o Requires pull-up resistors for I/O operations.

• Port 1 (Pins 1-8):

o Simple 8-bit bidirectional I/O port with no alternate functions.

o Does not need external pull-up resistors.

• Port 2 (Pins 21-28):

o Acts as an 8-bit bidirectional I/O port.

o Provides higher-order address bits when interfacing with external memory.

• Port 3 (Pins 10-17):

o An 8-bit bidirectional I/O port with alternate functions:

Pin Alternate Function

P3.0 RXD: Serial input (UART).

P3.1 TXD: Serial output (UART).


Pin Alternate Function

P3.2 INT0: External interrupt 0.

P3.3 INT1: External interrupt 1.

P3.4 T0: Timer 0 external input.

P3.5 T1: Timer 1 external input.

P3.6 WR: Write signal for external data memory.

P3.7 RD: Read signal for external data memory.

2. Special Function Pins

• RST (Pin 9):

o Used to reset the microcontroller.

o Active-high signal.

o Hold high for at least 2 machine cycles to reset.

• XTAL1, XTAL2 (Pins 18, 19):

o Used for the external clock circuit.

o Typically connected to a 12 MHz crystal oscillator.

• PSEN (Pin 29):

o Enables reading from external program memory.

o Activated during fetch cycles.

• ALE/PROG (Pin 30):

o Generates a clock pulse for address latch when interfacing with external memory.

o Active-high signal.

• EA/VPP (Pin 31):

o Determines whether to use internal or external program memory.

o Connect to GND for external program memory.

o Connect to VCC for internal program memory.

• VCC (Pin 40):

o Power supply pin. Connect to +5V DC.

• GND (Pin 20):

o Ground reference for the microcontroller.


8051 Pinout Diagram

• Ports (P0, P1, P2, P3) allow data communication and peripheral control.

• Special function pins like RST, PSEN, ALE, EA enable features like resetting, external memory
access, and clock operation.

This pin configuration and functionality make the 8051 microcontroller suitable for various
embedded applications.

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