This document provides an introduction and overview of microcontrollers. It begins by defining a microcontroller as a single-chip computer containing a CPU, RAM, ROM, I/O ports, and other peripherals. It then discusses the 8051 microcontroller in more detail, outlining its addressing modes, block diagram, operation, features, applications, and advantages over microprocessors. Finally, it provides a pin description and diagram of the 8051 microcontroller.