Applied Microsystems Announces Next Generation PowerTAP for Motorola MPC7455 Host Processor

PowerTAP Expands PowerPC Emulator, Test and Debug Support for MPC74XX and New MPC745X Processor Based Embedded Systems

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2002-- Applied Microsystems Corp. (Nasdaq:APMC - news) today announces its next generation PowerTAP® for the industry's first 1 GHz processor based on the PowerPC instruction set architecture -- the Motorola's new MPC7455.

This latest announcement expands Applied's PowerPC instruction set architecture development tool support beyond Motorola's third generation G4 MPC7450 announced last fall.

The new PowerTAP emulator, test and debug toolset significantly enhances the development environment for firmware and hardware engineers working to expedite integration of Motorola's most powerful host processor with the mission-critical demands of high performance systems involved in computing, portable and wireless communications.

PowerTAP users benefit in particular from an exceptional combination of features and technologies designed to provide unprecedented visibility and in-target control. Features include:

• Crash-proof in-target control for debugging in cache, ROM and RAM
• L2/L3 cache support
• Ethernet connectivity for remote access
• Comprehensive PowerPC instruction set architecture compiler support (new Elf/Dwarf2 compilers included)
• Comprehensive Flash programming support
• Powerful scripting language
• Comes with industry's most robust debugger, MWX-ICE(TM)
• Priced to pay for itself in first 20 hours of use
• Presents browser interface of entire system's memory map down to bit level detail

Already proven in MPC7400, MPC7410 and MPC7450 based system development, Applied's new System Browser(TM) technology, introduced for the first time last October, is seen as a major new factor in simplifying integration of not only on-chip but also off-chip custom and commercial off-the-shelf ASICs. 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.

"With the MPC7455, Motorola has enabled networking and computing product manufacturers to take advantage of the most powerful processor implementing the PowerPC instruction set architecture on the market today," stated Thomas Fehr, director of strategic marketing for Motorola's Networking and Computing Systems Group. "The importance of emulation, test and debugging in the development of complex, high performance, mission and business-critical communications systems can not be stressed enough. PowerTAP helps engineers realize the full potential of their MPC74XX and MPC745X systems."

PowerTAP for MPC7455 users can also take advantage of Applied's NetROM and CodeTEST companion tools that compliment the functionality of PowerTAP to provide a comprehensive professional embedded developers tool kit. NetROM addresses the need for a networked tool that accelerates the "debug cycle" by providing high-speed download of code images without consuming target resources. CodeTEST is a complete embedded software verification tool suite focused on performance profiling, source-level execution tracing, memory leak analysis and in-depth code coverage.

Pricing & Availability

PowerTAP and MXW-ICE for Motorola's MPC7455 will be available later in 2002. Pricing is $7490 for the bundle. For more information on PowerTAP and its companion tools, 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, Wash. 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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