Shared code with Vendor

 Shared code with Vendor

Hi all,

I'm writing code to be included in a larger project with an external vendor.

The vendor doesn't what to share their source with me but I need the functions implemented in their code to compile an run my piece for development and testing.

I think they can create a library or compiled version of their code (protecting their IP) that I can then include in my project, compile and test.

I'm sure this is a common situation but have some concerns about shared memory, ROM space etc.

Please can someone point me to the right documentation on how to achieve this?

Many thanks,

Malcom.

 RE: Shared code with Vendor

Take a look at how Keil do ST's "standard peripheral library" for their STM32: it is supplied as both source and a ready-built library...

 RE: Shared code with Vendor

Not sure whether the below link is related to this topic.

Multi-Application Programming for ARM

The example shows how you can split a project into two parts that can be developed independent from each other.

http://www.keil.com/download/docs/324.asp

 Multi-Application Programming for ARM

That looks rather more complicated than just having a "normal" Library, and linking to it in the "normal" way?

http://www.keil.com/support/man/docs/uv4/uv4_ca_createlibraryfile.htm