These
greatly simplify the task of
programming and debugging embedded target systems. They allow a PC to communicate
with a target processor through a high-speed USB interface at the PC and a
debug port at the micro. The PC
can then control the microprocessor via the debug port of the target ARM
chip.
If you are unfamiliar with the use of "On-Chip-Debugging" we have a
short tutorial
There are three models in the range
- The USB Multilink ACP which is low cost and only works
with the ARM Cortex (see below † )
- The Universal which works with the ARM
Cortex (see below † ) as well as the
NXP Freescale
architectures
Kinetis (JTAG and SWD), HCS08, RS08, HC(S)12(X), S12Z, ColdFire V1, +V1 and
V2 - 4 , Qorivva MPC55xx/56xx/57xx, DSC
All have these Features
Fast, hassle-free USB 2.0 communications
interface
Draw their power directly from the USB
port – no external power supply needed
Multi-voltage support for targets ranging
from 1.6 to 5.25 Volts
Includes ribbon cables for all supported
architecture
In addition the Universal FX is capable of loading and for
debugging reading the micro at 4 to 10 times the Universals speed
The USB
Multilink Universal FX
As well as supporting all the
architectures
listed for the Universal, in addition, these are supported:-
683xx / CPU32, HC16, MPC5xx/8xx and Power Architecture® PX series
For Synchronous architectures such
as the Cortex, Qorivva, Coldfire V2-V4, 683xx, HC16, Power
Architecture PX Series and the DSC the communications can run at 4 to 10
times faster than the USB Multilink Universal or the older parallel Multilink interfaces.
Also it can provide 200 mA power to target MCU
and it provides I/O line clamping for added protection
Development Software support
By adding the Flash
Programming Software these units can program Flash memory and EEPROMs on the chip or attached to it.
They are suitable for both development and small
production runs
PEmicro Products support a wide
range of Cortex Development options
NXP/Freescale
CodeWarrior 10.6, IAR Embedded Workbench, Keil
µVision
-- Built in support for Multilink
Universal & FX as well as Cyclone Universal for both Debugging
and Programming
-- Use the free
PEmicro GDB
Server to support Multilink Universal & FX as well as
Cyclone Universal for both Debugging and Programming
Unit programsA set of C library calls that provide an API for using the BDM interface.
Ideal for those who need to write their own PC based test or diagnostics
programs. The standard version includes a license for 5 units.
The distribution version provides unlimited production of applications.
Cyclone ARM
programs Cortex chips from Kinetis, STM32, NXP LPCs,
Texas Stellaris. ( it is lower cost than the Universal if
you are just
using it for ARM production programming for more info )
Cyclone STM
programs STM32 as well as STM8 and SPC56
ARM Cortex Flash Programming Software
An interactive flash programming software package that allows you to program/reprogram both internal and external flash devices in-circuit, via
a PEmicro interface cable. Perfect for development, production line programming, or field firmware upgrades.
PEmicros products contains our entire library of setup files for
this processor, and includes both interactive and command-line versions for use in development and production.
Cyclone Universal
On Chip flash programmer and Debugger
Works
with Kinetis, ARM Cortex
†
, ColdFireV1--4,
MPC55xx/56xx/57xx Qorivva (AKA Nexus), MPC5xx/8xx,
Power Architecture S32, PX, DSC, MC56F8xx
STMicroelectronics SPC56,
MAC7xxx (ARM)
68HC08 HCS08/RS08
68HC12/S12
S12X/12Z
† ARM Cortex M4 currently supports the
following families: ATMEL SAMxxx, STM32, NXP M0,M3,M4, NXP/Freescale
Kinetis (all), S32, TI-Stellaris LM3S,LM4,TM4C12xx, Infineon XMC4xxx, Maxim
716xx, Silicon Labs EFM32,SiM3, Cypress PSoC®4, Toshiba TX00,TX03,TX04
as well as a wide range of on and off chip SPI and flash memories.
PEmicro's latest product is a version of their
Cyclone box that covers the widest range of target CPUs so
far. It can be used for Debugging via its fast USB or
Ethernet interface with support available in most popular
software packages including GCC/GDB. The same box can
then be used as a standalone unit for field programming or
as a production programmer in an ATE setup (batch or DLL
driven).
And now with faster links to
both the PC and the target the Cyclone Universal FX
can
speed up the production line and add extra security to your
programming process.
......... For more
details of this product
Cyclone
Universal FX
CPU Support and features are as for the Cyclone
Universal with the following enhancements :-
USB 2.0 link now supports
"High-speed" protocol (up to 480Mb/sec link to the
PC).
1 Gbyte internal memory,
no practical limit to # of images held.
SDHC Port for even more
space.
For most recent CPUs (
e.g. Cortex M0-4, Qorivva,HC16/683xx, Coldfire
and MPC5xx/8xx ) a variant of
the communication link to the target is provided
that increases the download speed to a max of
25Mb/sec giving up to 5 x faster download of data.
Additional security
features include ensuring that if you outsource your
production no one can "run off a few units" without
you knowing.
The Cyclone Cortex can be used in 3 different modes:
Interactive programming packages are provided for all supported CPU
families.
Or you can link it to a PC, download multiple target programs to
it and then disconnect it from the PC. It then becomes a
manually controlled, standalone flash programmer for on chip
or off chip memory.
Or it can be driven by a PC via the Ethernet, USB or Serial port
with automated commands either using command line instructions or
from a C program using the dll included in the package.
A Software Development Kit is available that allows multiple Cyclones to
be driven by a single CPU for economical operation in large production
environments.
NEW! Watch a brief video
demonstrating how the Cyclone family would program a device:
Right click and select "Watch on YouTube" for a larger image
Cyclone Automated Control Package
These Windows packages include a command line driven application,
Cyclone Launch a batch control system and a set of DLLs providing a range of features of
value when using the Cyclone in production situations :- Basic Edition ----- Free Download ---- Controls
a single Cyclone from a PC via USB or Ethernet allowing one
Programming Image to be held on the Cyclone which does not have to
be downloaded every time so increasing performance. Professional Edition ----- Controls up to 3
Cyclones from a PC via USB or Ethernet, allowing up to 8 Programming
Images, which do not have to be downloaded every time, to be changed
on the fly and dynamic data such as serial numbers to manipulated
from the PC. Supported devices can be programmed in parallel, even
if they are different devices with different data. Enterprise Edition ----- As for the Pro version but
unlimited numbers of Cyclones may be controlled from a single PC,
More than 8 images can exist on the Cyclones and Licences for 5 end
user PCs are included. Also provided is a full description of
the RS232 and Ethernet command Protocols so that non Windows users
can implement similar functionality.
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