Press Release

04 Jun 2004

Keil Software Releases DK-ARM Version 1.3

Plano, TX: Keil Software is pleased to announce the release of Version 1.3 of their DK-ARM Developer's Kit tool suite for ARM7 Devices. New in this version is device simulation and target debugging dialogs for the on-chip peripherals of the Philips LPC22xx and Analog Devices ADuC7000 Series.

"Accurate device simulation provides unlimited breakpoints and allows timing analysis of software algorithms. This is essential for software debugging of single-chip designs or hardware with just Flash memory since the Embedded ICE has limited capabilities on such systems." said Reinhard Keil, President, Keil Elektronik GmbH.

In addition to accurate device simulation, Version 1.3 adds support for the following:

• An unlimited BETA version of the Keil CA ARM C Compiler.
• A built-in Logic Analyzer that provides accurate signal timing.
• The Execution Profiler that measures performance of each function and line of code.

The Keil CA ARM C Compiler, now in BETA release, generates very efficient code in Thumb mode and includes 32-bit floating-point support. Several example projects are included in the tool suite.

The Logic Analyzer, built-in to the µVision Simulator, allows developers to monitor signals, variables, and other program objects graphically in real-time. Cursor pop-ups provide details about time between points, frequency, and program location.

The Execution Profiler shows program execution by function-by-function, line-by-line, and instruction-by-instruction basis. Drill-down capabilities let developers find exactly where a program spends its time.

The DK-ARM Developer's Kit also provides:

• Support for GNU GCC, ARM ADS/RealView, and Keil CA ARM Compilers.
• Flash programming for target devices.
• Target debugging using the Keil ULINK USB-JTAG Adapter.
• Support for third-party utilities.
• Version Control Systems (like CVS, Perforce, and MS VSS).

An evaluation version of the DK-ARM Developer's Kit Version 1.3 may be downloaded from www.keil.com/demo.

About Keil Software

Keil Software is the leading vendor for 8/16-bit development tools (ranked at first position in the 2004 Embedded Market Study of the Embedded Systems and EE Times magazine). Keil Software is represented world-wide in more than 40 countries. Since the market introduction in 1988, the Keil C51 Compiler is the de facto industry standard and supports more than 500 current 8051 device variants. Now, Keil Software offers development tools for ARM. Complete product information and technical details may be found on the web at www.keil.com.

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