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Keil is a cross compiler. So first we have to understand the concept of compilers and cross compilers. After then we shall learn how to work with keil.

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Concept of compiler :

 Compilers are programs used to convert a High Level Language to object code. Desktop compilers produce an output object code for the underlying microprocessor, but not for other microprocessors. I.E the programs written in one of the HLL like ‘C’ will compile the code to run on the system for a particular processor like x86 (underlying microprocessor in the computer). For example compilers for Dos platform is different from the Compilers for Unix platform

 So if one wants to define a compiler then compiler is a program that translates source code into object code. The compiler derives its name from the way it works, looking at the entire piece of source code and collecting and reorganizing the instruction. See there is a bit little difference between compiler and an interpreter. Interpreter just interprets whole program at a time while compiler analyzes and execute each line of source code in succession, without looking at the entire program.

The advantage of interpreters is that they can execute a program immediately. Secondly programs produced by compilers run much faster than the same programs executed by an interpreter. However compilers require some time before an executable program emerges. Now as compilers translate source code into object code, which is unique for each type of computer, many compilers are available for the same language.

Concept of cross compiler: -

 A cross compiler is similar to the compilers but we write a program for the target processor (like 8051 and its derivatives) on the host processors (like computer of x86)

It means being in one environment you are writing a code for another environment is called cross development. And the compiler used for cross development is called cross compiler

So the definition of cross compiler is a compiler that runs on one computer but produces object code for a different type of computer. Cross compilers are used to generate software that can run on computers with a new architecture or on special-purpose devices that cannot host their own compilers. Cross compilers are very popular for embedded development, where the target probably couldn't run a compiler. Typically an embedded platform has restricted RAM, no hard disk, and limited I/O capability. Code can be edited and compiled on a fast host machine (such as a PC or Unix workstation) and the resulting executable code can then be downloaded to the target to be tested. Cross compilers are beneficial whenever the host machine has more resources (memory, disk, I/O etc) than the target.  Keil C Compiler is one such compiler that supports a huge number of host and target combinations. It supports as a target to 8 bit microcontrollers like Atmel and Motorola etc.

Why do we need cross compiler?

 There are several advantages of using cross compiler. Some of them are described as follows

•  By using this compilers not only can development of complex embedded systems be completed in a fraction of the time, but reliability is improved, and maintenance is easy.

•Knowledge of the processor instruction set is not required.

• A rudimentary knowledge of the 8051’s memory architecture is desirable but not necessary.

•  Register allocation and addressing mode details are managed by the compiler.

•  The ability to combine variable selection with specific operations improves program readability.

• Keywords and operational functions that more nearly resemble the human thought process can be used.

• Program development and debugging times are dramatically reduced when compared to assembly language programming.

• The library files that are supplied provide many standard routines (such as formatted output, data conversions, and floating-point arithmetic) that may be incorporated into your application.

•  Existing routine can be reused in new programs by utilizing the modular programming techniques available with C.

• The C language is very portable and very popular. C compilers are available for almost all target systems. Existing software investments can be quickly and easily converted from or adapted to other processors or environments.

Now after going through the concept of compiler and cross compilers lets we start with Keil C cross compiler.

Keil C cross compiler: -

 Keil is a German based Software development company. It provides several development tools like

• IDE (Integrated Development environment)

• Project Manager

• Simulator

•Debugger

•C Cross Compiler , Cross Assembler, Locator/Linker

  

Keil Software provides you with software development tools for the 8051 family of microcontrollers. With these tools, you can generate embedded applications for the multitude of 8051 derivatives. Keil provides following tools for 8051 development

1.C51 Optimizing C Cross Compiler,

2.A51 Macro Assembler,

3.8051 Utilities (linker, object file converter, library manager),

4.Source-Level Debugger/Simulator,

5.µVision for Windows Integrated Development Environment.

The keil 8051 tool kit includes three main tools, assembler, compiler and linker.An assembler is used to assemble your 8051 assembly program .A compiler is used to compile your C source code into an object file

 A linker is used to create an absolute object module suitable for your in-circuit emulator.

8051 project development cycle: - these are the steps to develop 8051 project using keil

  1. Create source files in C or assembly.

   2. Compile or assemble source files.

   3. Correct errors in source files.

   4. Link object files from compiler and assembler.

   5. Test linked application.

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