ARM Enables Rapid Deployment of Microsoft Windows Embedded CE on ARM Processors With RealView ICE
06 5월 2008 - 6:11PM
PR Newswire (US)
Support for the Microsoft Extended Debugging Interface (eXDI) in
ARM RealView ICE Significantly Improves Visibility and Control of
any ARM Processor-Based Platform Being Used for Windows Embedded CE
Operating System Development CAMBRIDGE, England, May 6
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARM ((LSE:ARM) (NASDAQ:ARMH)) today
announced that working in collaboration with Microsoft, the ARM(R)
RealView(R) ICE tool, a member of the RealView family of
development tools, will enable enhanced hardware-assisted debug for
the Microsoft Visual Studio software development tool . The
Extended Debugging Interface (eXDI) drivers developed by ARM for
the RealView ICE unit enables Windows Embedded CE operating system
developers to immediately take advantage of the extended debug
capabilities enabled by the ICE unit to gain full visibility and
control of the ARM processor-based hardware. "By leveraging the
RealView ICE unit for hardware assisted debug from the Microsoft
Visual Studio debug environment, our customers now have an
increased level of debug visibility," said Kim Chau, Silicon Vendor
Partner Marketing manager, Windows Embedded Business, Microsoft
Corp. "Coupling ARM's expertise on silicon, tools and technologies
with Microsoft's Windows Embedded CE is a natural fit that enables
our mutual customers to reduce both time-to-market and overall
project risk." The RealView ICE unit connects to the Microsoft
Visual Studio IDE through the eXDI adaptation layer and a GUI
extension is provided enabling access to additional debug functions
and the ARM processor features. The unique combination of the
RealView ICE unit with the Microsoft software development tools
enables the Windows Embedded CE operating system to be downloaded
and brought up over an industry -standard JTAG connection, prior to
any functional Ethernet or serial communication port
implementation. The additional ability to directly control the
processor core during the hardware bring-up enables debug to
commence even before the kernel starts. "Customers wanted the
in-depth visibility of the ARM processor combined with the
familiarity of the Microsoft development tools for the Windows
Embedded CE operating system to enable fast time-to-market for
highly-differentiated products," said Mark Onions, director of
Marketing, System Design Division, ARM. "The comprehensive support
for all ARM processors and the RealView ICE unit's unique ability
to be plugged into a tool chain of choice enables silicon providers
and OEMs to immediately benefit from the reduced project risk and
maximized tools investment. About RealView ICE The ARM RealView ICE
unit provides a leading-edge JTAG run-control solution for the
connection and control of silicon (or hardware emulations of
silicon) and the development of software. This essential product
enables access and control of the inner-most functions of the
processor core for optimal software debug and test, significantly
improving application time-to-market and ensuring the highest
degree of software quality. The RealView ICE unit delivers the
performance required by today's developers of sophisticated
system-on-chip (SoC) devices and embedded system software for all
ARM processors and ARM CoreSight(TM) debug technology. The product
provides a universal-ARM solution, i.e. one unit supports all ARM
processors in single, multi-core, homogenous and heterogeneous
architectures, offering an unparalleled depth and breadth of
support for ARM processor-based devices. Availability ARM RealView
ICE eXDI2 software for use with Microsoft Platform Builder for
Windows CE 5.0 is available now and support for Windows Embedded CE
6.0 will be available in Q2 2008, free-of-charge via electronic
download from the ARM website. About ARM ARM designs the technology
that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless,
networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging,
automotive, security and storage devices. ARM's comprehensive
product offering includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics
processors, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories,
high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development
tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training,
support and maintenance, and the company's broad Partner community,
they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable
path to market for leading electronics companies. More information
on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com/ ARM and RealView are
registered trademarks of ARM Limited. CoreSight is a trademark of
ARM Limited. All other brands or product names are the property of
their respective holders. "ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings
plc; its operating company ARM Limited; and the regional
subsidiaries: ARM, Inc.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd.; ARM Taiwan
Limited; ARM France SAS; ARM Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; ARM
Belgium N.V.; AXYS Design Automation Inc.; ARM Germany GmbH; ARM
Embedded Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; and ARM Norway, AS. DATASOURCE:
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