Interfacing - LCD with 8051
Microcontroller
This presentation delves into the integration of the RS-232 communication protocol with the 8051 microcontroller. It
discusses fundamental concepts of RS-232, details the necessary hardware connections, outlines software implementation
techniques, and highlights practical applications. Understanding this interfacing can enhance communication capabilities in
embedded systems.
Introduction to RS-232
What is RS-232? Significance of RS-232 Voltage Levels
RS-232 is a standard for serial It is widely used in computer serial RS-232 uses specific voltage levels
communication that defines the ports and various devices such as for logic high and low, where a
electrical characteristics and timing modems, printers, and embedded logical '1' can range from -3V to -
of signals, allowing for data systems, making it essential for 25V and a logical '0' from +3V to
transmission between devices over communication in embedded +25V.
a serial link. programming.
8051 Microcontroller Overview
The 8051 microcontroller is a widely utilized 8-bit microcontroller known for its reliability in embedded applications. With its
built-in features, it supports various applications in automation and control systems.
Communication Ports
Supports serial communication via
built-in UART.
Basic Features Applications
An 8-bit microcontroller with 4KB Used in embedded systems,
ROM and 128 bytes RAM. automation, and control systems.
1 3
Hardware Connections
Overview
RS-232 Connector
Typically, a DB9 or DB25 connector is used for RS-232 connections.
Level Shifting
A level converter or driver (like MAX232) is necessary to translate
voltage levels.
Wiring Setup
Connect TX pin of 8051 to RX pin of RS-232, ensuring proper
grounding.
Software Implementation
Overview
1 Programming the UART
Configure UART settings, including baud rate and frame format.
2 Sending Data
Implement functions for byte-by-byte data transmission with error
handling.
3 Receiving Data
Create routines to manage incoming data, including buffer
management.
Practical Applications of RS-232 Communication
Remote Control
Implement remote control systems
where commands are sent from a PC
to the 8051 microcontroller via RS-
2 232, enabling control of devices like
Data Logging
motors or lights.
Use RS-232 communication for
data logging applications where 1
the 8051 collects sensor data and
Debugging
transmits it to a PC for monitoring
or analysis. 3 RS-232 can be utilized for debugging
purposes, allowing developers to send
debug information from the 8051 to a
terminal for troubleshooting and
performance evaluation.
Example Problem: Accelerometer Interface
● Accelerometer output has one wire!
● Acceleration coded as the duty cycle
● pulse-width/cycle-length
• 20% = -128
• 80% = +127
● cycle time = 10ms
● Write a C program that measures the acceleration
● Input is low-order bit of variable X
● Assign result to variable Z
● Make up whatever you need
Introduction to
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Memory-mapped inputs
● Map external wire to a bit in the address space
of the processor
● External register buffers values coming
from environment
● map register into address space
● decoder needed to select register for reading
● output enable (OE) so that many registers can use the same data bus
RD
WR decoder ADDR
OE RD
CPU WAIT
to data bus OUT
ADDR
DATA IN from environment
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Memory-mapped outputs
● Map external wire to a bit in the address space
of the processor
● Connect output of memory-mapped register
to environment
● map register into address space
● decoder need to select register for writing (holds value indefinitely)
● input enable (EN) so that many registers can use the same data bus
RD
WR ADDR
decoder EN
Micro- WAIT WR
processor OUT to environment
ADDR
DATA DATA IN
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RS-232 and 8051 Microcontroller Integration
Summary Future Work Final Thoughts
Interfacing RS-232 with the 8051 Explore advanced protocols and
Understanding the principles of RS-
microcontroller enables effective communication methods, such as
232 and its integration with the 8051
communication between devices, USB or wireless communication,
is essential for developing robust
facilitating various applications in while continuing to leverage RS-232
embedded systems that require
automation and control. in legacy systems.
serial communication capabilities.
