The document provides information on the history and architecture of microcontrollers. It discusses the evolution of microcontrollers from the Intel 4004 in 1971 to the 8051 and 8096 microcontrollers. The 8051 architecture includes features like 8-bit data bus, 16-bit address bus, 4KB internal ROM, 128B internal RAM, timers, ports and a UART. It describes the registers, memory spaces and applications of the 8051 and 8096 microcontrollers. Microcontrollers are widely used in embedded systems for applications like industrial control, metering, automobiles, appliances and more.