Cessor> 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)