Applied Microsystems Ships CodeTEST 3.5

Embedded software engineers benefit from new features including Point-to-Point Timers, data profiling, and ISR measurements

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2001-- Applied Microsystems Corp. (NASDAQ: APMC - news) today announces CodeTEST 3.5 is now available.

This latest version of CodeTEST delivers significant improvements to Applied's leading software analysis and verification product, speeding time-to-market and reducing unnecessary costs currently associated with embedded software development.

Vice President of Engineering Alex Doumani explains "This release is a direct result of working with embedded software engineers in the field who assisted us in identifying the key new features that you see in CodeTEST 3.5 today. These features give embedded software engineers much more control and flexibility when analyzing code performance, more accurate time measurement, and the capability to uniquely determine with unparalleled efficiency ISR execution performance, something especially useful for time-critical systems."

CodeTEST 3.5 accomplishes this by delivering the unprecedented access and visibility necessary to understand the increasingly complex interaction of today's embedded systems. CodeTEST 3.5 provides clear analysis of how a system can be improved, identifying everything from memory leaks and errors to issues hindering better system performance. CodeTEST delivers the required analysis (including the industry's highest level of code coverage) and documentation to prove embedded software quality- providing users a recognized competitive advantage in the marketplace.

Point-to-Point Timers to Highest Possible Fidelity

CodeTEST 3.5 marks the introduction of new technology focusing on user-selectable performance measurements, known as Point-to-Point Timers. This allows users to define start and stop markers in their code to conduct time measurements to the statement level - the finest possible granularity. CodeTEST 3.5 can also concurrently perform task-relative and "wall clock" time measurements, giving users unique flexibility to analyze their code's performance.

Data Profiling for Uncharted Parent/Child Function Performance

Applied raises the bar one more notch on the effectiveness of its patented instrumentation technology with the introduction in CodeTEST 3.5 of function inclusive/exclusive data profiling. Allowing the user to measure time for a "parent" function only, or a parent function plus its "child" functions, this feature adds considerable value to the developer by providing flexibility in optimizing code performance.

Determine Real Execution Performance Impact of ISRs

CodeTEST 3.5 gives developers the ability to manage the impact that interrupt service routines (ISRs) have on influencing the accuracy of performance results. ISRs are extremely efficient run-to-completion mechanisms for interfacing embedded software with its external environment and translating changes to the environment into data an application understands. Since ISRs consume CPU cycles, they frequently skew the measurement results of performance-critical applications. CodeTEST's ability to uniquely determine the impact of ISRs on system performance is therefore particularly important in the development and testing of real-time systems.

    Scripting Capabilities that Automate Repetitive Tasks and
    Measurements

CodeTEST 3.5 also provides scripting capabilities which allow users to save substantial time and effort by writing automated scripts for repetitive tasks such as configuration, initialization, collection and analysis of measurement data. Users may also use CodeTEST to conveniently trigger components such as testbeds.

Pricing & Availability

Available immediately, CodeTEST 3.5 tools begin at US $4,000. CodeTEST 3.5 comes with a special introductory offer for a limited time: users will receive the CodeTEST Memory Tool free when three or more CodeTEST 3.5 tools are purchased at the same time. For more information, please contact your local AMC representative or email: info@amc.com.

Additional Resources

A technical white paper on Point-to-Point Timers, ISRs and function data profiling is available free of charge for download at www.amc.com. A full media kit, including the white paper as well as product/screen 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 embedded systems. Applied is a leading provider of innovative technologies, such as application and low-level embedded software test, debug, and verification tools.

Using Applied's 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 systems. 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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