Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

Intel 8051
     
         A {microcontroller} developed by {Intel} in 1980
        for use in {embedded} products and still (1999) one of the
        most popular microcontrollers.
     
        The 8051/8031 {cores} are used in over 100 devices from 10
        independent manufacturers such as Dallas and Philips.
     
        [What is the difference between the 8031/8051/8052?]
     
        See also {CAS 8051 Assembler}, {as31} assembler, {51forth}.
     
        {8051 FAQ
        (http://www.ece.orst.edu/~pricec/8051/faq/index.html)}.
     
        {The 8031/51 series microcontroller
        (http://www.rehn.org/YAM51/)}.
     
        {Intel MCS51 series microcontrollers
        (http://www.intel.com/design/mcs51/)}.
     
        (1999-11-21)