Architecture

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Architecture agnostic

Do you know, that IAR’s platform for embedded development is architecture agnostic?

The 8051 microcontroller is a tried-and-true architecture in the embedded systems world.

8051 is known for its simplicity, reliability, and ease of use in small-scale control systems.

It staples in certain industries and ease of integration into basic embedded tasks. The 8051 is ideal for low to medium complexity applications that don't require high computational power but need real-time control and reliability.

The 8051 can process 8 bits of data in one cycle, and uses Harvard architecture, meaning it has separate memory spaces for program code (ROM) and data (RAM). This allows it to fetch instructions and data simultaneously, improving processing speed.

Semiconductors such as, Texas Instruments, Microchip, NXP, Nuvoton and STMicroelectronics using 8051.

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Our key solutions

Design and code generation

Accelerate development with visual modeling and state machines, enabling automated, error-free code generation and a streamlined design-to-code workflow.

Comprehensive development

Unify coding, building, debugging, and testing in one seamless platform, reducing complexity and improving team efficiency across the development lifecycle.

Embedded CI/CD

Automate testing and deployment with Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub, and GitLab integration, optimizing workflows for faster, more efficient development cycles.

Code quality and compliance

Ensure standards compliance with static and runtime analysis, improving code quality while reducing maintenance and defect costs, supporting regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Debugging and trace

Enhance real-time analysis and fault detection with advanced debugging and trace tools, including multi-core support, to improve code efficiency, system stability, and performance tuning.

Functional safety

Ensure compliance with TÜV-certified tools, reducing defects and simplifying certification for automotive, industrial automation, medical, and other regulated industries.

Embedded security

Protect firmware with secure boot, encryption, IP protection and secure production, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards like the EU Cyber Resilience Act.

Long-term assurance services

Future-proof your projects with migration support, tailored services, and expert guidance, ensuring seamless adaptation to evolving embedded requirements.

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8051

Do you know, that IAR’s platform for embedded development is architecture agnostic?

The 8051 microcontroller is a tried-and-true architecture in the embedded systems world.

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