Applied Microsystems -- First to Deliver Hardware Emulation Toolset for Motorola's MPC8250 PowerQUICC II Integrated Communications Processors
PowerTAP ships with New System Browser Technology for Faster Test, Debug and ASIC Integration
Redmond, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2002--
Applied Microsystems Corp. (Nasdaq:APMC - news) today announces it has
begun shipping its new PowerTAP® emulator and MWX-ICE(TM) debugger
toolset for Motorola® MPC8250 PowerQUICC(TM) integrated
communications processors.
Applied is the first embedded tools vendor to deliver hardware
emulation for Motorola's MPC8250, a member of Motorola's PowerQUICC
II(TM) family of integrated communications processors, used in
high-end integrated networking and communications systems.
PowerTAP II is a next generation PowerQUICC II-specific tool that
integrates MWX-ICE, the industry's most robust C/C++ symbolic debugger
with a networked, high-speed in-circuit emulator (ICE). The PowerTAP
toolset provides a robust, crash proof environment for emulation,
testing and debugging during board bring up and board support package
development.
Applied's new System Browser technology, included in the package,
is seen as a significant solution advantage enabling embedded
engineers for the first time to gain visibility of the entire memory
map of the system through one convenient browser. The System Browser
allows embedded system developers to see, document, and manage not
only the configuration of the MPC8250 integrated communications
processor, but also all memory mapped peripherals and ASIC components.
"Motorola's PowerQUICC II processors are used in highly complex
and demanding systems, including branch office routers, xDSL
aggregation equipment, enterprise routing systems, cellular
infrastructure equipment, and metro and long-haul optical systems,"
stated Keith Cheney, director of strategic marketing for Motorola's
Networking and Communications Systems Division. "These systems call
for a robust toolset capable of providing crucial system visibility
and excellence in complex emulation, debug and test. Applied's
PowerTAP delivers the feature set that PowerQUICC II system developers
can count on to expedite their test and development and get their
products to market sooner."
In addition to the powerful System Browser, PowerTAP comes
Ethernet-enabled for fast code downloading and can be easily accessed
for remote debugging through a local area network. PowerTAP users can
debug in cache, ROM, or RAM and have the advantages of comprehensive
flash programming as well as the comprehensive PowerPC instruction set
architecture compiler support that PowerTAP offers.
Pricing & Availability
PowerTAP and MXW-ICE are available immediately. Pricing is $7490
for the bundle. For more information, email powertap@amc.com.
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 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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Contact:
Applied Microsystems Corporation
Alice Gannon-McKinley, 425/882-5233
aliceg@amc.com
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