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On-chip Debugging

The increasing complexity of today's software and hardware designs is leading to some fresh approaches to debugging. Silicon manufacturers offer more and more on-chip debugging features for emulation of new processors. This capability, implemented in various processors under such names as Background Debug Mode (BDM), JTAG and on-chip emulation, puts basic debugging functions on the chip itself. With BDM or JTAG debug port, you control and monitor the microcontroller solely through the stable on-chip debugging services. This debugging mode runs even when the target system crashes and enables developers to continue investigating the cause of the crash. You won't waste time and target resources with a software ROM monitor, and you eliminate the cabling problems typical of ICEs. Capitalizing on this technology, Abatron offers a palette of economical and effective development tools for the built-in BDM and JTAG interface of processors with CPU12, CPU16, CPU32/32+, PowerPC, ColdFire, M-CORE, ARM, XScale (planed), MIPS32 and TriCore.

Supports Debuggers from leading Vendors

Abatron's tools offer a comprehensive support for debuggers from leading vendors. These tools are based on the BDM/JTAG interfaces BDI1000 and BDI2000. In most cases, the BDI family and the associated software packages eliminates the need for expensive hardware like an in-circuit emulator. BDI1000 and BDI2000 allow communication via RS232 or 10 BASE-T Ethernet between the development computer and the BDM or JTAG interface of the target system.

Product Features

• BDM support for CPU12/16/32/32+, PowerPC 5xx/8xx, ColdFire.
• JTAG support for ARM, M-CORE, PowerPC 4xx, MIPS32, TriCore.
• Host communication via RS232 and Ethernet.
• Program download speed up to 130 Kbytes/s.
• Target communication speed up to 5.5 Mbit/s (BDM), 11 Mbit/s (JTAG).
• Supports target system voltages from 1.8 - 5 V.
• Supports debuggers from leading vendors.
• Same hardware for all supported targets and debuggers.
• Powered from target system with 2.5 - 5 V or external line adapter.
• Optimally prepared for portable field applications.
• Flash memory on-board programming.
• Robust EMC-optimized design.
• Excellent price-performance payoff.
• 3 years warranty.

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