In-Circuit Emulator performs debugging and programming.

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Modular ST7MDT25-DVP3 provides start-to-finish development support, including real-time emulation, debugging, and in-circuit programming, for automotive and industrial applications based on ST72561 microcontroller family. Design is based on common main emulation board that provides communication and interface capabilities coupled with target emulation board dedicated to single family of ST7 devices. It includes CAN and LINbus interfaces.



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Low-Cost In-Circuit Emulator from STMicroelectronics Provides Debugging and Programming Capability for the Latest ST7 8-bit Microcontroller



ST's DVP3 emulator series adds support for the compact ST72561general purpose MCU with CAN and LINbus interfaces

Geneva, April 14, 2005 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) announces the availability of the ST7MDT25-DVP3 in-circuit emulator for the ST72561 microcontroller family. This versatile product is the latest in a range of modular ST7 development tools, and it provides start-to-finish development support for automotive, industrial and consumer applications based on the ST72561, including real-time emulation, debugging and in-circuit programming.

ST's DVP3 emulator series meets a growing need for affordable yet powerful debugging tools. Their modular design is based on a common main emulation board (MEB) which provides communication and interface capabilities, coupled with a target emulation board (TEB) dedicated to a single family of ST7 devices. The cables, adapters and connectors linking the emulator to the application board are provided in cost saving adapter kits specific to each target family.

The tools deliver powerful real-time emulation capability, with support for debugging features such as trace and advanced breakpoint control. All take advantage of the ICC (in-circuit communication) bus of the ST7 to provide both in-circuit debugging and programming. By using the ICC interface with the proven and popular ST7 Visual Develop software (STVD7), developers can program the microcontroller on its application board, debugging the software while it runs on the target MCU. Refining the application on the target ST7 in this way, as it nears the end of the development cycle, ensures conformity of electrical characteristics and simplifies interfacing with the application hardware.

The ST7MDT25-DVP3 is a highly cost-effective development solution, priced in the region of $1000 depending on options. It joins a series of other DVP3 emulators - including the ST7MDT10-DVP3 and the ST7MDT20-DVP3 - which together provide support for the majority of ST7 general purpose microcontrollers including the popular ST7LITE and ST7232x families.

"The addition of the ST7MDT25-DVP3 emulator to the DVP3 series allows ST72561 developers to dramatically cut their time to market," said Colin Long, Marketing Director of ST's Microcontroller Division. "This is a powerful but affordable development solution, especially when linked to the advanced STVD7 software package, which is available free to users."

ST7 Visual Develop 3.x - the STVD7 integrated software development environment (IDE) - is a free download from the ST website. It combines advanced build and programming features with proven debug tools to provide a complete development system within a common graphical user interface. Additional software support for the DVP3 is also provided by a range of other tools for editing, compiling, debugging and programming, both from ST and from third parties.

For further information on ST's complete range of microcontrollers.

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