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 San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- 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 Instructions that permanently reside in a ROM or flash memory chip. Embedded software may be immediately available to the CPU or, for faster execution, may be transferred to RAM first and then executed. on TI's digital signal processors (DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive ) and microcontrollers (MCU (1) (MicroController Unit) A computer on a single chip. See microcontroller. (2) (Multipoint Control Unit) A device that is used to moderate a videoconference of three or more end points (users at computers or groups of users ) 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 See IDE. integrated development environment - interactive 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 (MATrix LABoratory) A programming language for technical computing from The MathWorks, Natick, MA (www.mathworks.com). Used for a wide variety of scientific and engineering calculations, especially for automatic control and signal processing, MATLAB runs on Windows, Mac and (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 TMS TMS Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (alternative medicine for depression) TMS Test Match Special (sports - cricket) TMS Texas Motor Speedway TMS Transportation Management System TMS Toyota Motor Sales 320C6000(TM) DSP, TMS320C5000(TM) DSP, TMS320C2000(TM) DSP-based controller, and OMAP OMAP Office of Medical Assistance Programs (Oregon Department of Human Services) OMAP Open Multimedia Applications Platform (Texas Instruments semiconductor operating system) (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 RTDX Real-Time Data Exchange (TM) (Real-Time Data Real-time data denotes information that is delivered immediately after collection. There is no delay in the timeliness of the information provided. Some uses of this term confuse it with the term dynamic 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 (Field Programmable Gate Array) A type of gate array that is programmed in the field rather than in a semiconductor fab. Containing up to hundreds of thousands of gates, there are a variety of FPGA architectures on the market. or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. using the same test-bench environment, which automates and accelerates code 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. ." "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. |
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