Course Information
Course Overview
Master register-level programming, peripherals and simulation using 8051 and Embedded C
8051 Microcontroller – Embedded Systems with C
If you want to build a strong foundation in embedded systems and understand how microcontrollers truly work at a low level, this course is designed for you.
The 8051 microcontroller remains one of the most influential architectures in embedded systems education and industry. Learning 8051 at a register level gives you the confidence to understand any microcontroller by reading its datasheet and writing code from scratch.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Write Embedded C programs for 8051
Configure internal registers confidently
Interface common peripherals
Understand timers, interrupts and serial communication
Build practical embedded applications
This course focuses on core embedded fundamentals rather than simplified abstraction layers. You will learn how to control the microcontroller directly through registers, which builds deep understanding and long-term confidence.
What You Will Learn
8051 architecture and internal structure
Memory organization
Register-level programming
GPIO interfacing
Timers and counters
Interrupt handling
Serial communication
LCD interfacing
Relay and switch control
ADC and temperature sensor interfacing
Stepper motor and DC motor control
PC interfacing concepts
Hands-On Learning
This is a practical, code-driven course. You will write and test programs for each concept using simulation tools. Even if you do not own hardware, you can complete every exercise.
Brief introduction to Embedded C is included so beginners can follow along.
What Makes This Course Different
Strong focus on register-level programming
Simulation-based exercises for every module
Practical embedded problem-solving approach
Designed to build real embedded systems confidence
Who This Course Is For
Engineering students studying microcontrollers
Beginners entering embedded systems
Developers transitioning from high-level programming
Anyone who wants strong embedded fundamentals
Who This Course Is Not For
Advanced embedded engineers looking for RTOS or ARM-based systems
Learners seeking high-level development frameworks
Instructor
Hi, I’m Amit Rana — engineer and embedded systems trainer.
With over 18 years of experience working on and teaching embedded systems, I focus on building strong technical foundations through practical coding and real-world problem solving.
A portion of this course is available as free preview lectures so you can evaluate the teaching style before enrolling.
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Course Content
- 15 section(s)
- 40 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Introduction to Embedded Systems and 8051
- Section 2 Keil -- IDE Installation on PC
- Section 3 Input and Output Ports Interfacing with 8051
- Section 4 Accepting Digital Inputs on 8051
- Section 5 8051 Interfacing with DC Motor and Relay
- Section 6 Interfacing 16x2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with 8051
- Section 7 Using UART (Serial Communication) on 8051 and Concepts of RS232
- Section 8 Using Timers on 8051
- Section 9 Timer as Counter
- Section 10 Interfacing Analog to Digital Converter with 8051 and Read LM35 Sensor
- Section 11 Stepper Motor and Program for Interfacing Stepper Motor with 8051
- Section 12 Program(Hex file) Downloading on 8051 for Nuvoton and NXP 8051 Microcontrollers
- Section 13 Using Interrupts on 8051 Microcontroller
- Section 14 Additional Projects
- Section 15 Conclusion
What You’ll Learn
- Quickly Learn Embedded Systems with 8051 and Embedded C Programming, 8051 Microcontroller, Embedded C Coding, Keil IDE, Various Interfaces with 8051 like LCD, Stepper Motor, DC Motor, ADC and many more, Barebone 8051 coding by understanding internal registers and how to configure them
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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BBooma
Yeah ,this course thought me from the basics , till interfacing the components to the muc and this videos of practically shown. So i think it was useful for me.
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mmoin khan
Average course but more details must be added in this course like interrupt concepts, different serial communication protocols and interfacing of ESP2866 like modules with microcontroller.
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MMurali Ravula
First I would like to say thank to all the team members and the full course is good understandable and point to point explanation.
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JJohn Bilston
Projects are interesting and the reasons for the programming methods used in the examples very clear. I think the tutor is an excellent communicator who knows his subject