Automated schematic capture with the USC51 embedded microcontroller

The UCS51 product family was implemented to allow ASIC proliferations of the 80C51 microcontroller. The many configuration options available made it apparent that a tool was needed to aid designers during the core configuration phase of the schematic capture process. This tool is called the UCS51 Design Entry Tool (DET). The DET offers built-in design rule checking, and all connections are guaranteed to be correct by construction. The DET is discussed step by step, menu by menu. Options discussed include: adding peripherals; deleting peripherals; customizing interconnections; saving core configuration; and creating a schematic. Use of the DET to generate partial assembly code for test pattern development is included.<>