Easy Testing and Programming of Texas Instruments TM4Cxx Microcontrollers with VarioTAP®
Universal processor emulation with VarioTAP® technology by GOEPEL electronics is now available for the Tiva™ C series from Texas Instruments. The processor is reconfigured to provide design-integrated test and programming instruments via the native debug port. A respective VarioTAP® model, as part of an extensive IP library, contains all relevant access information for the respective target processor. On this basis, users can select a processor corresponding to their design and be able to test and validate the connected hardware unit as well as program Flash memories.
This unique technology has now been extended to the TM4Cxx family from Texas Instruments. The microcontrollers offer an extremely good balance of connectivity, power and performance. They are mainly used in the field of industrial control, automation, process control, data collection and consumer. The processors are based on a 32-bit ARM Cortex M4 RISC architecture with clock frequencies up to 120 MHz. They are integrated in miniaturized packages such as BGA (Ball Grid Array) with up to 157 pins, not allowing direct contacting to external instruments. Therefore, the aim of VarioTAP® technology is to provide access for test, hardware debugging, Flash programming and design validation after chip mounting.
About VarioTAP®:
VarioTAP® is a technology for processor emulation developed by GOEPEL electronics. Thereby, a processor is reconfigured to provide design-integrated test and programming instruments via the native debug port. A respective VarioTAP® model, as part of an extensive IP library, contains all relevant access information for the respective target processor. On this basis users can select a processor corresponding to their design and be able to test and validate the connected hardware unit as well as program Flash memories.
About GOEPEL electronics:
GOEPEL electronics is a worldwide leading vendor of innovative electronic and optical test and inspection systems, being the market leader for professional JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions for Embedded System Access (ESA). A network of branch offices, distributors and service partners ensures the global availability of the products as well as the support of the more than 8,000 system installations. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Jena/Germany, GOEPEL electronics employs currently more than 200 employees and generated a revenue of 25 Million Euro in 2013 (ca. $34 Mio). GOEPEL electronics has continuously been ISO9001 certified since 1996 and has been honoured with TOP-JOB and TOP-100 awards for being one of the best medium-sized companies in Germany. GOEPEL electronic’s products won several awards in recent years and are used by the leading companies in telecommunication, automotive, space and avionics, industrial controls, medical technology, and other industries. Further information about the company and its products can be found on the internet at www.goepel.com.
