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The MathWorks Introduces Link for Code Composer Studio Development Tools 2; Texas Instruments and The MathWorks Collaborate on Upgrade to Deliver Faster Verification of Embedded Software for TI DSPs and MCUs
SAN FRANCISCO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—July 25, 2006—
The MathWorks today announced at the 2006 Design
Automation Conference the release of Link for Code Composer Studio(TM)
Development Tools 2, which now enables developers deploying embedded
software on TI's digital signal processors (DSP) and microcontrollers
(MCU) to perform continuous verification of code, a core component of
Model-Based Design. TI's Code Composer Studio(TM) (CCStudio) software
is a fully integrated development environment for TI DSP and MCU
platforms.
The time savings associated with Link for Code Composer Studio
Development Tools come from two major improvements. First, the new
version uses the CCStudio in-process communications and data-transfer
technology to transfer test data between CCStudio software and
MATLAB(R) or Simulink(R), delivering up to 50 times faster performance
than the previous version. The improved data transfer rates let
engineers test embedded applications on TI's TMS320C6000(TM) DSP,
TMS320C5000(TM) DSP, TMS320C2000(TM) DSP-based controller, and
OMAP(TM) platforms. Second, developers using Link for Code Composer
Studio Development Tools can now construct test benches directly in
Simulink, as well as MATLAB, using TI's RTDX(TM) (Real-Time Data
eXchange) hardware and software to automate code verification.
Developers can also save time and reduce development costs by
using Link for Studio Code Composer Development Tools in conjunction
with Embedded Target for TI's C2000(TM) DSP-based controller platform
and Embedded Target for TI's C6000(TM) DSP platform, add-ons available
separately from The MathWorks. With these products, engineers can
perform automatic code generation, prototyping, and embedded system
deployment on TI's C2000 and C6000 DSPs, rather than relying on hand
coding to implement their designs.
"Model-Based Design calls for the same model to flow through four
major stages in the software-development process, from specification
to simulation to code generation to code verification," said Arun
Mulpur, technical marketing manager for signal processing and
communications at The MathWorks. "A significant trend in embedded
signal-processing systems is that more and more system implementations
involve tightly coordinated hardware and software components. Now with
The MathWorks Link for Code Composer Studio Development Tools and
other MathWorks products, engineers can verify designs for a software
component like an ARM or a DSP, or a hardware component like an FPGA
or an ASIC using the same test-bench environment, which automates and
accelerates code verification and validation."
"Texas Instruments has collaborated with The MathWorks over the
past six years to provide tools for faster implementation and
verification of embedded software on our DSPs and MCUs," said Lori
Vidra, eXpressDSP(TM) product marketing manager, TI. "The new version
of The MathWorks Link for Code Composer Studio Development Tools has
blocks that let developers construct test benches in Simulink for
real-time verification, while they retain the power and flexibility of
MATLAB for debugging and visualizing DSP software."
Pricing and Availability
Link for Code Composer Studio Development Tools 2 is available
immediately for the Microsoft Windows platform. U.S. list prices start
at $1,000. For further information, please visit the product Web site
at www.mathworks.com/products/ccslink.
About the Texas Instruments DSP Third Party Network
The MathWorks is a member of the TI DSP Third Party Network, a
worldwide organization of independent companies that offer products
and services supporting TI DSPs. TI third parties provide expertise
across a variety of applications, including audio, control, telecom,
video and imaging and wireless communications. Third party products
and services include a broad range of application software,
development hardware and software, and consulting services that
support original equipment manufacturers' efforts to bring
differentiated products to the market quickly. For more information
about the TI DSP Third Party Network, please visit
http://www.ti.com/3p.
About The MathWorks
The MathWorks is the world's leading developer of technical
computing and Model-Based Design software for engineers and scientists
in industry, government, and education. With an extensive product set
based on MATLAB and Simulink, The MathWorks provides software and
services to solve challenging problems and accelerate innovation in
automotive, aerospace, communications, financial services,
biotechnology, electronics, instrumentation, process, and other
industries.
The MathWorks was founded in 1984 and employs more than 1,400
people worldwide, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts. For
additional information, visit www.mathworks.com.
MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, Handle Graphics, Real-Time Workshop,
and xPC TargetBox are registered trademarks of The MathWorks, Inc.
Other product or brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
Contact:
The MathWorks, Inc.
Dave Smith, 508-647-7427
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