BXC-51 V5

The BASIC-52 CrossCompiler

BXC-51 is a powerful software tool for reducing development time and costs. It's easy to use, as well.

BXC-51 Version 5.0 is the latest release of BXC-51, the first cross-compiler available for Intel's MCS BASIC-52 interpreted BASIC, Version 1.1 for the 8052/32 and DS5000 microcontrollers. It adheres to the Intel standard for BASIC-52 complete with interrupt support, I/O, and real-time clock. In-line assembly is supported. The BXC-51 compiler produces an Intel hex format file compatible with all PROM programmers, monitor-debuggers (such as Binary Technology, Inc.'s M/DP), or in-circuit emulators. BXC-51 produces an assembly language intermediate file allowing close examination or optimization by the user.

BXC-51 compiled code runs faster than the BASIC-52 interpreter, provides source-code security, and allows use of the less expensive 8031/8032 microcontrollers. The BXC-51 compiler provides flexibility of external memory, program, and I/O locations. BXC-51 supports

integer,
byte,
floating point, and
string

data types. BXC-51 generates code for the greater 8051 family of microcontrollers. Command line options directly support the 8051/31, 8052/32, and DS5000 but any 8051 derivative can be supported through configuration.

Here are some of the many features that have been added on top of the BASIC-52 standard:

dynamic strings like A$ and B$ including string functions such as LEFT$ or MID$
a line numbering utility
TRACE command for tracing program execution
optional line numbers - use them if you like them, omit them if you don't
line lables in place of line numbers
compile your program as an Assembly subroutine
buffered serial input
non-English language support
user defined functions using DEF FN
truly extend the BASIC command set (both functions and commands) using BXL's (BASIC Extension Library) which links externally defined subroutines automatically into your BASIC program
support for any 8051 family processor through CPU definition file (which can automatically link in BXL's to processor-specific commands)
multi-line IF-THEN-ELSE commands
good, comprehensive manual

We are confident that it will be a significant aid to you in your 8031/8051 (and family derivatives) development projects.

New in V5! The following features are new in BXC-51 V5:

Multiple line IF-THEN-ELSE statements
Add your own BASIC commands through BXL (BASIC eXtended Library) modules
Add your own BASIC functions through BXL modules
User defined functions, e.g. DEF FN F(X)=X*X+35.2
Support for derivative 8051 microcontrollers
- define additional interrupts
- define additional special function registers
- define memory access use through data pointer
- create a BXL to extend BASIC language for that microcontroller
- include special initialization code through BXL
Great new documentation (vastly improved), including many examples
Added support for BXC-51 Simulator

Be sure to order your upgrade today. Need just the documentation? View a PDF of the BXC-51 Manual. Or order a hardcopy BXC-51 Manual.

We are beginning to create a list of vendors that support BXC-51 on their microcontrollers. Please see the list of microcontroller products - including vendor name, address, and Web site - that support BXC-51.

We are beginning to create a list of vendors that have created BXL's and are reselling them. If you would like your name to appear on a list associated with this Web page, please e-mail the appropriate information.

Resellers, Take Note! The BXC-51 BASIC Compiler is available for resale under your product name for your company's specific microcontroller(s). Please see our BXC-51 OEM Plan page for more details.

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