Applied Microsystems Announces PowerTAP Support For IBM PowerPC 405CR Embedded Processor Systems
PowerTAP® Users to Benefit From New System Browser(TM)Technology And Enhanced MWX-ICE(TM)4.4 Debugger
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2001--
Applied Microsystems Corp. (Nasdaq:APMC - news), announces today the
release of its PowerTAP® low-level debug, test and emulation tool
for IBM PowerPC(TM) 405 CR embedded processor systems. PowerTAP comes
with the latest release of the MWX-ICE(TM) 4.4 debugger equipped with
Applied's new System Browser(TM) technology.
PowerTAP is a PowerPC-specific tool that integrates the industry's
most robust C/C++ symbolic debugger with a networked, high-speed
in-circuit emulator (ICE). PowerTAP gives engineers working on PowerPC
405CR systems unprecedented visibility into the processor's integrated
registers, cache and MMU as well as crash-proof in-target control.
The PowerTAP emulator comes with Applied's new System Browser
technology and the latest MWX-ICE 4.4 debugger which allows the
engineer not only to see, document and manage the configuration of the
405CR processor per IBM and ASIC specifications, but also allows the
engineer to see, document and configure every memory mapped standard
and custom peripheral component in its system. System Browser
technology is unique in its ability to access the registers of all
components on the board via an easy-to-use browser while running the
code -- a significant timesaving development feature.
Equipped with the new PowerTAP/MWX-ICE 4.4 solution, PowerPC users
can:
- See the memory map of the entire system
- Retrieve details down to the bit level
- Add new custom peripherals (useful SoC and SoPC designs)
- Debug code in cache, ROM, RAM, Flash
- Support the new Elf/Dwarf2 compiler standard
PowerTAP has a user-friendly interface so engineers can quickly
and easily sort out logic and design flaws, peripheral configuration
problems, cache configuration issues that affect performance, and
setup problems with on- and off-chip peripherals.
"The 405CR high performance processor is ideal for a wide variety
of embedded applications, including wired communications, data
storage, and computing devices, said Ricardo Gariazzo, PowerPC
enablement manager, IBM Microelectronics. "These systems are typically
complex requiring tools such as PowerTAP, the MWX-ICE 4.4. debugger,
and technologies such as Applied's new System Browser to provide
system visibility and time-efficient test, debug and emulation
support."
Pricing and Availability
PowerTAP for IBM 405CR is available immediately from Applied
Microsystems for $5,490 US dollars. PowerTAP comes with MWX-ICE4.4 and
the System Browser.
Additional Resources
A white paper on Applied's new System Browser technology is
available free of charge for download at www.amc.com. A full media
kit, including the white paper and product shots, is also available
for download at www.amc.com/news
About Applied Microsystems
Applied Microsystems expedites the development, test and
deployment of business- and safety-critical real time embedded
systems. Helping fellow engineers for over 20 years, Applied is today
a leading provider of innovative technologies and embedded software
test, debug, and verification tools.
Using our tools, engineers test, debug, and verify embedded
software found in optical or wireless voice and data communications
networks, airborne, medical, and automotive systems, industrial
automation, console games, and consumer electronics. Applied's
solutions deliver the visibility, reliability, and credibility
required in today's complex business-critical embedded system.
Applied's most popular tools include NetROM®, PowerTAP®,
CodeTAP®, SuperTAP® and CodeTEST®.
The company can be reached at P.O. Box 97002, Redmond, WA
98073-9702; by phone at 800/426-3925; or by e-mail at info@amc.com.
Visit Applied on the Web at www.amc.com.
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Contact:
Applied Microsystems Corporation
Alice Gannon-McKinley, 425/882-5233
aliceg@amc.com
www.amc.com
