Media Alert
21 Mar 2023
Arm announces Keil MDK Version 6
The Keil Microcontroller Development Kit (Keil MDK) is
the most comprehensive software development solution for Arm
Cortex-M-based embedded, IoT, and ML edge device applications. With
support for over 9,500 different microcontrollers from 38 different
silicon vendors available today it is an critical part for many
software projects.
Today, the demand for more machine learning (ML) capabilities in
IoT applications is growing exponentially, and our roadmap has
evolved to meet these needs with the introduction of
the Cortex-M55 and Cortex-M85 microcontrollers
(MCUs), designed to address high-performance ML and DSP workloads. As
IoT devices get smarter, developers are facing increasing software
complexity that requires new development flows.
To address these requirements, Arm announces Keil MDK
Version 6, optimized for the entire Arm Cortex-M and Ethos-U
processor portfolio.
Keil MDK Version 6 includes:
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Keil Studio Desktop, an extension pack for
Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) provides an integrated
development environment (IDE) for Cortex-M-based microcontrollers.
With full support of CMSIS workflows and an integrated debugger, it
includes components to create, build, and test embedded
applications.
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A CMSIS-based development flow with the CMSIS-Toolbox is a critical element
of Keil MDK Version 6. Starting with a device or board selection
that configures the complete toolchain including debug, it gives
access to reusable software components including various RTOS
kernels, device drivers, and middleware.
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Enhanced integration of Arm Virtual Hardware (AVH)
removes the need to develop on physical silicon and enables test
automation of software workloads with precise Cortex-M simulation
models. Combining desktop and cloud-based workflows allows
developers to embrace CI/CD, DevOps, and MLOps core concepts and a
software first development approach.
Along with newly introduced host support for Windows,
Linux, and macOS, MDK Version 6 continues to include the
proven µVision IDE for Windows and features for functional
safety. Embedded systems frequently require several years of product
longevity and MDK supports the entire product lifecycle from
initiation to completion and maintenance. Keil Studio
Cloud continues to complement the MDK desktop tools with
a ready-to-use cloud-native development environment that requires no
installation.
MDK Version 6 is currently under development and will start
shipping towards the end of 2023.
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