Emulator supports development of embedded applications.
Press Release Summary:
Housed in portable unit measuring 120 x 100 x 30 mm, RTE870/C Light Emulator supports development of embedded applications based on TLCS-870/C Series microcontrollers. It includes 64 Kbyte emulation memory and interfaces for MCU probe. Fully compatible with Windows XP and Windows 2000 OS, tool connects to host PC via USB2.0 full-speed interface with max emulation frequency of 16 MHz. Debugger software allows developer to rapidly identify and fix software problems.
Original Press Release:
Compact, Portable Emulator Provides All Necessary Emulation Functions
Compact, Portable Emulator Provides All Necessary Emulation Functions, Easily Connects to a Host PC through a USB2.0 Full-Speed Interface
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 4 // -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* today expanded its embedded systems tools capability with the introduction of a new low-cost, compact full in-circuit emulator that supports development of embedded applications based on its TLCS-870/C Series microcontrollers. Dubbed the RTE870/C Light Emulator, it is available in three versions for 5 Volt (V) emulation chips in FBGA177 packages, 5V emulation chips in FBGA272 packages and low-voltage emulation chips in FBGA272 packages.
"We're pleased to introduce the RTE870/C Light Emulator, a new low-cost tool that makes real-time in-circuit emulation more affordable for customers using Toshiba TLCS-870/C Series 8-bit microcontrollers," said Roland Gehrmann, business development manager in the ASSP Business Unit at TAEC. "Toshiba is committed to offering a complete lineup of reliable, user-friendly development tools to support its customers in each phase of program development from design to evaluation."
The new RTE870/C Light Emulator is a highly integrated development tool. All emulation functions, including the 64 Kbyte emulation memory, interfaces for the MCU probe and the connection to the host system, are housed in a compact, portable unit that measures just 120mm x 100mm x 30mm. Fully compatible with the Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems, the tool connects to the host PC via a USB2.0 full-speed interface with a maximum emulation frequency of 16 megahertz. Since the RTE870/C uses standard components, users can change the target MCU easily by simply changing a probe, a target connector and an emulation chip.
The debugger software features an easy-to-use graphical user interface. This software allows the developer to identify and fix software problems rapidly by setting break points and event triggers, stepping through code, and activating a trace function with a capacity of up to 1280 frames. A timer function offers a resolution of 1 microsecond for up to 71 minutes and 100 nanoseconds for around seven minutes.
Pricing and Availability
A complete emulation solution consists of the RTE 870/C Light Emulator, Toshiba C-Compiler/Assembler software (SW86YN0-ZCF) and an Adlinks adapter that includes the probe.
The RTE870/C Light Emulator is currently available from TAEC or its distributors. The recommended sales price is $800.00 and this includes the cost of the debugger software license. The latest version of the debugger software can be downloaded from Toshiba's web site.
An Adlinks adapter that includes a target connector and the probe is available from a third-party company, TOA Electric USA, Inc., at www.toa-electric.com. Individual parts may be purchased separately and an optional stacking adapter is also available from TOA.
*About TAEC
Combining quality and flexibility with design engineering expertise, TAEC brings a breadth of advanced, next-generation technologies to its customers. This broad offering includes memory and flash memory-based storage solutions, a broad range of discrete devices, displays, medical tubes, ASICs, custom SOCs, microprocessors, microcontrollers and wireless components for the computing, wireless, networking, automotive and digital consumer markets. TAEC is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corp. (Toshiba), Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's fourth largest semiconductor manufacturer. In more than 130 years of operation, Toshiba has recorded numerous firsts and made many valuable contributions to technology and society. For additional company and product information, please visit TAEC's website at chips.toshiba.com. For technical inquiries, please e-mail Tech.Questions@taec.toshiba.com.
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CONTACT: Deborah Chalmers of Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., +1-408-526-2454, deborah.chalmers@taec.toshiba.com
