Development Tool Support for Microchip Technology's Field-Programmable MCUs Continues to Grow.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers Embedded Systems Conference 2002 SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2002 Attendees at the Embedded Systems Conference (March 13-15, 2002, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco) will quickly discover the growing numbers of third party development tools supporting field-programmable microcontrollers. "The 8-bit microcontroller market is rapidly shifting to field-programmable technology, with this segment growing by more than 25 percent each year," said Pete Gilmour, third party manager for Microchip's Development Tools Group. "In fact, more than 130 global third-party tools manufacturers support the PICmicro(R) architecture -- the leading 8-bit field-programmable microcontroller -- with a variety of programmers, emulators, debuggers, software tools and demonstration boards." At the Embedded Systems Conference, interested parties can see demonstrations and receive more information on high-performance field-programmable development tools by visiting: BP Microsystems (www.bpmicro.com) -- Booth #3119 BP Microsystems will introduce the BP-2700 Concurrent Programming System(R) and BP-1600 Universal Engineering Programmer. The BP-2700 is a multi-site manual production programmer capable of programming and verifying a 64Mb device in 22 seconds. It programs the latest cutting edge semiconductor designs and technology including Microchip's PICmicro microcontrollers. With four sockets per programming site, the BP-2700 can program 8 to 24 devices simultaneously. The BP-1600 is a universal engineering device programmer capable of programming the very latest Microchip devices in all package types. It also supports more than 17,000 devices including 1.5V devices. Byte Craft Limited (www.bytecraft.com) -- Booth #515 Byte Craft's MPC (1) (Mobile PC) A handheld or laptop computer. See handheld computer, laptop computer and Ultra-Mobile PC. (2) (MultiPath Channel) See multipath. C compiler supports Microchip's PICmicro PIC12, PIC14, PIC16 and PIC17 architecture microcontroller families and handles page switching, address aliasing and direct access to configuration fuses. The MPC Code Development System is integrated with MPLAB(R) Integrated Development Environment See IDE. integrated development environment - interactive development environment and source-level debugging is supported through the Byte Craft COD file on PICMASTER(R) In Circuit Emulator, MPLAB ICE 2000 emulator and MPLAB SIM simulator. MPC includes libraries and interrupt support through context save and restore macros. The tool's BClink Optimizing Linker runs a final optimization pass on an entire program. CCS (1) (Common Channel Signaling) A communications system in which one channel is used for signaling and different channels are used for voice/data transmission. Signaling System 7 (SS7) is a CCS system, also known as CCS7. See SS7. Inc. (www.ccsinfo.com) -- Booth #2436 CCS offers a highly optimized series of C compilers for the PICmicro PIC12, PIC14, and PIC18 architecture microcontroller families. The compilers are available as a full Windows(R) IDE or as a command-line only compiler for Linux or Windows and provide developers with the capability to quickly produce efficient code in a highly maintainable high order language. Each compiler contains numerous built-in functions and libraries that work with all chip families. CCS will be demonstrating the PCWH PCWH Peripheral Demyelinating Neuropathy, Central Dysmyelinating Leukodystrophy, Waardenburg Syndrome, and Hirschsprung Disease full Windows IDE compiler that supports all the aforementioned PICmicro microcontrollers. Examples of various interfaces for the compiler, such as a Multimedia card, TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. , USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. and many others, will be demonstrated. CMX Systems Inc. (www.cmx CMX Corel Presentation Exchange (file extension) CMX Cisco Mobile Exchange CMX Cloaca Maxima (sewage system of ancient Rome; Finnish rock band) CMX Crisis Management Exercise .com) -- Booth #2533 CMX Systems, a well-known manufacturer of small and fast real-time operating systems and TCP/IP stacks, has recently announced the porting of its RTOS (1) (RealTime Operating System) An operating system designed for use in a real time computer system. See real time system, embedded system, process control and OS-9. , CMX-Tiny+(TM), and its TCP/IP stack, CMX-MicroNet(TM), to the Microchip PIC18CXXX microcontroller family. CMX-MicroNet offers many networking protocols, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. , FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to , DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to client stations logging into an IP network. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent "static" IP addresses. DHCP software runs in servers and routers. , SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. SMTP defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. , and more. All CMX software features a very small memory footprint, extremely fast execution, free source code, no royalties on shipped products, and free, expert technical support. HI-TECH Software (www.htsoft.com) -- Booth #2331 HI-TECH Software offers ANSI C cross compilers for all PICmicro microcontrollers. Using advanced code-generation and optimization technology, the compiler accepts standard portable source and produces highly efficient machine code in a fraction of the time taken for assembler development. All code development and debugging can be performed from the HI-TIDE GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. . Programs and peripherals are simulated with outstanding speed while allowing user interaction. All products are backed up with timely and expert technical support. IAR Systems (www.iar IAR - Instruction Address Register. The IBM name for program counter. .com) -- Booth #726 The IAR Embedded Workbench for the PIC18 microcontrollers is the first Embedded C++ compiler for the PICmicro microcontroller world. The latest release includes a whole series of advanced features including true edit-while-debugging, and the ability to view a function call stack. visualSTATE is a suite of fully integrated tools for the entire embedded software development process and features a UML-compliant graphical design environment, advanced verification and validation Verification and Validation (V&V) is the process of checking that a product, service, or system meets specifications and that it fulfills its intended purpose. These are critical components of a quality management system such as ISO 9000. tools, and the most compact graphical control code generator in existence. Ironwood Electronics (www.ironwoodelectronics.com) -- Booth #5176 Ironwood Electronics makes high performance adapters and sockets for debug and test. Some of the products used extensively for Microchip microcontrollers include surface mount package emulators for QFP (Quad FlatPack) A square, surface mount chip package that has leads on all four sides and comes in several varieties. PQFP (Plastic QFP) may refer to all of the following QFP types. All quad flatpacks use gull-wing leads, except for the CQFP, which stick straight out. , SOIC (Small Outline IC) A small-dimension, plastic, rectangular, surface mount chip package that uses gull-wing pins extending outward. See gull-wing lead, SOJ and chip package. , probing adapters for microprocessors, and prototyping adapters for all package types. iSYSTEM (www.isystem.com) -- Booth #741 iSYSTEM develops and markets a broad range of development tools for embedded systems design and test. iSYSTEM in-circuit emulators and integrated development environment software help engineers create outstanding electronics delivered to the marketplace in less time. iSYSTEM products are used by tens of thousands of engineers in more than 40 countries worldwide. These universal emulators support the full range of Microchip PICmicro PIC16 and PIC17 microcontroller families. Support for the PIC18 family will be available in late winter 2002. Phyton phy·ton n. The smallest unit of plant structure. [New Latin, from Greek phuton, plant; see phyto-. Inc. Microsystems and Development Tools (www.phyton.com) -- Booth #2536-S Phyton PICE-MC in-circuit emulator has features that place the tool at the top level among emulators for the PICmicro family. It provides the most advanced breakpoint The location in a program used to temporarily halt the program for testing and debugging. Lines of code in a source program are marked for breakpoints. When those instructions are about to be executed, the program stops, allowing the programmer to examine the status of the program capability ever including hardware breakpoints at the code memory, external data memory, and internal RAM. The PICE-MC features memory mapping with one word resolution, shadowing RAM, and on-the-fly access to the emulator resources. It has a real-time tracer, programmable clock generator, and smart voltage regulator self-adjustable to the target voltage. Pumpkin(TM) Inc. (www.pumpkininc.com) -- Booth #2331 Pumpkin is pleased to announce the release of two new products at ESC 2002 West. Pumpkin's acclaimed RTOS for single-chip embedded systems is Salvo(TM), The RTOS that runs in tiny places(TM). Salvo v3.0 includes a host of new features and support for new targets and compilers, including Microchip's MPLAB C18 ANSI C Compiler for the PIC18CXXX family. Pumpkin's new PIC17C75X Protoboard is an all-in-one solution to prototyping and developing products based on the Microchip PIC17C75X series of PICmicro microcontrollers. TechTools (www.tech-tools.com) -- Booth #1644 TechTools offers a complete line of PICmicro microcontroller development tools. New announcements this year include the ClearView(TM) CVX modular ICE and the QuickWriter(TM) device programmer. ClearView CVX supports all PICmicro PIC12, PIC14 and PIC18 architecture microcontrollers. Features include integrated trace, low voltage support, operation to 50MHz and a highly modular architecture. QuickWriter is designed for hassle-free in-circuit programming as well as cost effective single device and gang programming. All products include TechTools' full featured, yet intuitive IDE, the TDE TDE 1. tetrachlorodiphenylethane-a chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide. 2. ethoglucid, an antineoplastic agent. . Yipee Inc. (www.yipeeinc.com) -- Booth# please see show directory Yipee has developed and patented technologies that offer an elegant, easy-to-implement, flexible, and reliable way to network-enable the 8-bit and 16-bit general-purpose microcontroller -- especially via the Internet. Yipee offers the smallest and the most versatile TCP/IP stack, Shadow(TM) technology and rapid application development tools for developers who wish to connect PICmicro microcontrollers to the network. In addition to these third party tools, Microchip's Development Tools Group designs and manufactures world class development tools to support the company's PICmicro(R) microcontrollers and other silicon solutions (i.e., analog, CAN, KEELOQ(R) products, RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. ). Microchip's large selection of modestly priced, ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9000 manufactured development tools include programmers, emulators, debuggers, demonstration kits and software. The free MPLAB(R) Integrated Development Environment software is a benchmark tool that provides engineers with a single point development workstation. Microchip's Development Systems Group offers a wide range of demonstration kits that teach technology and allow integration of the technology into the users design providing quick "proof of concept" capability. Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP MCHP Maryland Children's Health Program MCHP Microchip Technologies (stock symbol) MCHP Micro-sized Combined Heat and Power (American Honda Motor Co. & Climate Energy, LLC) MCHP Maine Community Heritage Project ) manufactures the popular PICmicro(R) field-programmable RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. microcontrollers, which serve 8- and 16-bit embedded control applications, and a broad spectrum of high-performance linear and mixed-signal, power management and thermal management devices. The company also offers complementary microperipheral products including interface devices; microID(R) RFID devices; serial EEPROMs; and the patented KEELOQ(R) security devices. This synergistic product portfolio targets thousands of applications and a growing demand for high-performance designs in the automotive, communications, computing, consumer and industrial control markets. The company's quality systems are ISO 9001 (1994 version) and QS9000 (1998 version) certified. Microchip is headquartered in Chandler, Ariz. with design facilities in Mountain View, Calif. and Bangalore, India; semiconductor fabrication facilities in Tempe and Chandler, Ariz. and Puyallup, Wash.; and assembly and test operations near Bangkok, Thailand. Microchip employs approximately 2,950 people worldwide and has sales offices throughout Asia, Europe, Japan and the Americas. More information on the company can be found at www.microchip.com. Note: The Microchip name and logo, PIC, PICmicro, PICMASTER, microID and MPLAB are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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