2- General Information

Microprocessors

	Instruction set cards for microprocessors (http://www.comlab.ox.ac.uk/archive/cards.html) This link includes the instruction sets for M68000 and Intel 8086.
	Motorola's 68K Processor Family (http://www.ece.orst.edu/~sllu/471/68k.html) Software model, addressing modes, memory, stacks, example programs.
	Great Microprocessors of the Past and Present (http://infopad.eecs.berkeley.edu/CIC/) - The site consists of brief descriptions of numerous microprocessors with emphasis on their representative design and uniqueness. Consists of several links to CPU related news, announcements, technical documents, vendors, industry news, and many more links.
	Micro Control Journal (http://www.mcjournal.com/) a free publication that offers design and application of microcontrollers for industrial measurement and control.
	A simple course on microprocessors (http://www.ionet.net/~midiman/micro.html) This is an educational introductory course in microprocessors. It is based on the Dallas Semiconductor DS2250 or DS5000 microcontroller, an 8051 derivative.
	The Differences Between Intel Chips -By Dave Smith For those who are confused by the various processor offering by Intel, here's a quick guide to clear you up.
	Microprocessor (http://www.pcwebopedia.com/microprocessor.htm) A page that gives all the information on microprocessors.
	History of Microprocessors (http://www.intel.com/intel/museum/25anniv/index.htm) Go back in time to know the genesis and development of microprocessors.
	Working of a Processor (http://www.intel.com/intel/educate/mpuworks/flat/index.htm) Describes how a processor works with an example you can work in.
	Introduction (http://www.intel.com/intel/museum/25anniv/hof/hof_main.htm) Learn more about the history of the Intel processors and the various processors developed by the Intel corporation.

68000

• About the 68000 (http://www.mot-sps.com/sps/General/chips-nav.html) Introduction of the motorola 68000 processor along with the information of the its derived products.
• 68k related topics (http://www.ece.orst.edu/~sllu/471/68k.html) This site discusses topics such as 68000 Processor Software Model, Addressing Modes, 68000 Memory, 68000 Stack and Example Assembly Programs for 8086 and 68000 .
• Motorola 68000 FAQ (http://www.it.kth.se/~e93_mda/electronics/logic/cpu/) This site has many FAQs for 68000 users. Also includes lot of information on several Microprocessors and Microcontrollers. Site is maintained by Department of Teleinformatics, Sweden

8086

• 8086 Assembly Language (http://oak.oakland.edu/pub/cpm/gendoc/upd70116.v30) - Pinout description for the intel 8086 assembly language.
• 8086 in PS/2 Models (http://hoth.gcn.ou.edu/~jahern/comp_aps/intel_cpus.html) The 8086 is used in the PS/2 models 25 and 30 (and also in many IBM PC clones).
• Intel 8086 Index (http://www.sandpile.org/80x86/index.shtml) Includes information on instructions, registers, opcodes, etc.
• Intel 80x86 FAQ (http://www2.dgsys.com/~raymoon/x86faqs.html) This site has many assembly language FAQs for 80x86 users. Supports newsgroups and discussion forums also

8051

• Features of 8051 (http://www.archimedesinc.com/8051.htm) Describes the features of 8051 microcontroller.
• Instruction set overview for I8051 (http://www.ece.orst.edu/~pricec/8051/manuals/index.html) Gives an overview of the Arithmetic, Logical, Control, Data transfer and other miscellaneous instructions from the 8051 instruction set.
• The 8051 Microcontroller (http://www.labyrinth.net.au/~steve/8051.html) Sample source code, development tools, schematic diagrams, and many other links to 8051 microcontroller sites.
• 8051 Software (http://www.dcity.org/8051/software.htm) Freeware and shareware including assembler, disassembler, math functions, etc.
• Intel's X51 Microcontroller Page (http://www.intel.com/design/mcs51/).
• 8051 related topics (http://www.ece.orst.edu/~sllu/471/assemb.html ) This site discusses topics such as the 8051 Memory Organization, the Internal of 8031/51 and some Special Pins, Data and Address Accessing, Addressing Modes & Instruction Set Summary.
• FAQ 8051 (http://www.ece.orst.edu/~pricec/8051/faq/index.html) Frequently asked questions on the 8051.
• Another 8051 FAQ site (http://ee1.bradley.edu/~mrr2ro/micros/8051_faq.html) This site contains many links to FAQs for 8051 and other microcontroller users
• MicroLee (http://www.interlog.com/~miclee/8051.html) This site contains 8051 APPLICATION BOARD.

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Tools

Microprocessors

	Major Chip Directory (http://www.xs4all.nl/~ganswijk/chipdir/chipdir.html) with lots of information about all electronic components.
	Handyboard and Miniboard Kit (http://www.infinet.com/~cwtech/)

68000

• Archelon's (http://www.archelon.com/motorola.html) Gives general Compiler Information and Machine Description of Files for M68000.

8086

• C Cross Compiler (http://www.cadul.de/embedded/cc/cc86.htm) CC86 C++/ANSI-C Cross Optimizing Compiler for Intel 8086/186/286 - information about a compiler, assembler, linker, and debugger.

8051

• Macro assembler for 8051 (http://www.keil.com/c51/a51.htm) This tool compiles the assembly code into a relocatable object module which speeds up development as common modules need to be developed only once.
• C Cross Compiler for Intel 8051 Microcontrollers (http://mcb.net/rts/c8051.html) Provides overview, features, method for downloading evaluation software for Whitesmiths 8051 C cross compiler.
• Development Tools (http://www.ba-karlsruhe.de/BA/firmen/hitex/8051.html) This site consists of some 8051 development tools.
• 8051/52 Software Development Tools (http://www.mcc-us.com/51tools.htm).  MICRO/C-51 C Compiler, MICRO/ASM-51 Relocatable Macro Assembler, MICRO/SLD-51 Simulator/C Language Debugger, 8051 Tools Demo

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Tutorials

Microprocessors

	Applications, Tutorials, and Case Studies (http://www.tmo.hp.com/tmo/pia/LAuPDebug/PIATop/English/COL-AppTut-Index.html) - The site consists of links to technical information like application notes, brief tutorials, and case studies for HP microprocessors.
	Microprocessors (http://www.cse.rmit.edu.au/~rdsjk/micro/micro.htm/) This page has been developed by Dr. John Kneen at the RMIT University in Australia. Site consists of several microprocessor links including lectures and design examples for Microprocessor Systems & Microprocessor subjects taught at RMIT.

68000

• 68000 Instruction Set (http://www.unix-ag.uni-kl.de/~krupp/bin/commands_00) Gives a detailed list of 68000 instruction set.
• 68000 Reference Manual (http://www.math.unipd.it/~mezzetti/ROME68000/Manual/Tome0/toc.html) Gives a detailed description about 68000 microprocessor working and necessary instructions.
• Class notes on the M68000 microprocessor (http://www.cwru.edu/cse/eeap/282/00_eeap282_notes.html) Gives details about the motorola 68000 processor architecture, programming ,assembly language examples etc.
• MC68000 Assembly Language (http://www2.gvsu.edu/~johnsonk/intro.html#StateStruct) Notes on MC68000 Assembly Language
• MC68000 (http://www.uni-hohenheim.de/institute/rz/sys/basics/csc102/ch18.html) MC68000 pin diagram, CPU-Memory Read/Write protocols, and notes on control pins

8086

• Lecture notes on the intel 8086 (http://ece.wpi.edu/~wrm/Courses/EE3803/Notes/lecture23.html) Contains details about the issues to be considered while designing a 16 bit microprocessor system using intel 8086
• 8086 chip layout (http://www.cs.washington.edu/homes/lazowska/faculty.lecture/chips/8086.html) This site contains chip layouts of 8086 and other Intel MPUs.
• 8086 pinout (http://www.mitronet.com/chipdir/giicm/8086.txt) This site contains hardware pinout of 8086.
• Lecture (http://ece.wpi.edu/~wrm/Courses/EE3803/Notes/lecture23.html) A lecture on the Intel 8086 microprocessor.
• 8086 Instructions (ftp://ftp.comlab.ox.ac.uk/pub/Cards/8086) The instruction set summary of the Intel 8086 microprocessor.
• 8086 Architecture (http://www.cms.dmu.ac.uk/~cph/Teaching/CSYS1001/lec10/ c1001l10.html)Contains hardware description, brief description on addressing, registers etc.
• Sandpile (http://www.sandpile.org/80x86/index.shtml) Contains detailed technical information about x86 CPUs.
• Circuit diagram (http://www.intel.com/intel/museum/25ANNIV/HOF/8088B.htm) and layout diagram of the 8086 processor.

8051

• 8052 Microcontroller Tutorial (http://www.8052.com/tut8052.htm) Gives a detailed list about the working of 8052 Microcontroller.
• 8051 home page (http://www.ece.orst.edu/serv/8051/) This is the place where MCS-51 (8051 family) microcontroller development tools, free code, design examples and documentation are kept.

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Code Examples and Programming Guidlines

Microprocessors

	Assembly Language (http://www.cit.ac.nz/smac/asm/asm_1.htm) Examples of Assembly Language.
	Assembly language programming examples (http://udgftp.cencar.udg.mx/ingles/tutor/Assembler.html) Examples of assembly code and tutorials for the programmer's reference.

68000

8051

	Peer's Web Home (http://www.iaehv.nl/users/pouweha/lcd1.htm) Code-examples for Intel 8051 family.
	8051 Code Library (http://www.pjrc.com/tech/8051/) Free bits and pieces of 8051 code examples.

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Research and Applications

Microprocessors

	Processor Design for Portable Systems (http://infopad.eecs.berkeley.edu/infopad-ftp/papers/1996/Processor_Design_for_Portable_Systems/) Research paper which deals with the design of microprocessors for portable systems with highly energy efficient operation
	Power Analysis Of a microprocessor (http://infopad.eecs.berkeley.edu/~burd/gpp/r3000/total.html) Deals with the identification of the dominant power sources in microprocessors for their energy efficient design
	Alpha processors (http://www.digital.com/semiconductor/strongarm/strongar.htm) Know more about the alpha processors and its applications along with the information of its derived products.

68000

• Microprocessor Applications (http://www.webcom.com/~dnkorte/transcend/trn_4002.html) discusses and provides links to Microprocessor application sites.

8086

• 8086 in Flight-86 (http://www.demon.co.uk/flight/8086.htm) - Describes the functions and different uses of the 8086 in the Flight-86 system.

8051

• 8051 Board Design (http://www.pjrc.com/tech/8051/) Describes 8051 board design with an example.