68HC08 Freescale Microcontroller Programmer & Debugger

The 68HC08 is an 8-bit microcontroller (MCU) from Freescale Semiconductor. Freescale Semiconductor is the semiconductor division of Motorola, spun off in 2004. Besides the original 68HC08 microcontroller, other variants have been developed, so it is now referred to as the HC08 family. The tools provided here by eVision Systems help you reduce the complexity of application and product testing and implement your application flawlessly on your MCU.

Compatible Software & Hardware Interfaces

The Cyclone models simplify the programming and debugging of embedded target systems considerably. They enable a PC to communicate with a target processor via a high-speed USB interface on the PC and a debug port with the microcontroller. The PC can then control the microprocessor through the target chip's debug port. The debug mode enables complete control of the processor operation, regardless of whether the processor has already been programmed. For example, a controlling application can access the memory from the point of view of the CPU.

If you are new to on-chip debugging, you can access a short tutorial here.

68HC08 Command Line Programming Software

Adding the CASM08Z flash programming software allows the Cyclone to program on-chip flash memory and EEPROMs. The Cyclone series, in combination with the 68HC08 programming software, is suitable for both development and small-batch production.

Supported development tools

NXP/Freescale CodeWarrior 10.6, IAR Embedded Workbench, Keil -Vision

Integrated support for Multilink Universal & FX as well as Cyclone Universal for debugging and programming

Atollic True STUDIO, KDS Kinetis Design Studio, Cosmic IDE & ZAP

Use the free PEmicro GDB Server to support the Multilink Universal & FX as well as the Cyclone Universal for debugging and programming.

Additionally, interface routines are available, consisting of a group of C libraries that enable the retrieval of the APIs for the BDM interface.

Compatible In System programmers

PEmicro's CYCLONE Flash Programmers are powerful tools for in-circuit programming, debugging and testing of microcontrollers (MCU), either in standalone mode or controlled from a PC. The PE Micro programmers are reliable, easy to configure and extremely easy to use.

Key Features

Stand alone programming
Delimitation and encryption of the programming image
Cyclone powers the target system
Manual and automated programming
Support for serial number setting
Use as a debug probe during development

Operating Modes

Interactive programming packages are provided for all supported CPU families.
Link to a PC: Multiple target programs downloadable. The Cyclone can then be used as a manually controlled, standalone flash programmer for on-chip or off-chip memory.
Control via a PC (Ethernet, USB, serial interface): Automated commands, batch commands or a C program from the DLL included in the package allow the Cyclones to be controlled.