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We're big on 8051s here at CAST, with the longest ongoing 8051 IP business track record and currently offering a brand new MCS®51-compatible 8-bit core that's the fastest in the industry.

We also know there continues to be positive press coverage about the ongoing role of 8051s, especially as the Internet of Things unfolds.

CAST 8051 MCU IP raffle prize: Lego Technics #8051But we're curious what real designers think, and so we did a fun little contest at DesignCon in Santa Clara last month. Entering was simple: booth visitors had to answer a couple of questions about 8051s and chat with us a bit. The prize? A collectible Lego Technics set model #8051, with which one can build two different motorcycles.