Press Release

20 Apr 2003

Keil Announces FlashMon51

Plano, TX: Keil Software, today announced the availability of FlashMon51—a Flash-based monitor for debugging target systems that have no available von Neumann code memory. FlashMon51 downloads user programs to on-chip In-Application Programmable (IAP) Flash memory and sets/clears software breakpoints using the same IAP calls for debugging.

Typically, debugging with a target monitor requires that target systems include von Neumann memory for downloading software and for setting software breakpoints. FlashMon51 removes that requirement and uses the on-chip Flash found on many 8051-based devices.

FlashMon51 includes tested configurations for many Atmel microcontrollers. Other devices are easily supported by changing configuration options. Options are configured in a fashion similar to the existing MON51 target monitor. Software developers should refer to the \KEIL\C51\FLASHMON folder for preconfigured Flash Monitors and more information.

FlashMon51 is available only in the Keil PK51 Professional Developer's Kit and is available in the latest Keil C51 V7.05 Update which is available to all users with current software maintenance.

About Keil Software

Keil Software makes C compilers, macro assemblers, real-time kernels, debuggers, simulators, integrated environments, and evaluation boards for the 8051, 251, C16x/ST10, and ARM7 microcontroller families. Products available from Keil Software include embedded development tools, evaluation software, product updates, application notes, example code, and technical support. More information is available from www.keil.com.