Power MPC5xx/8xx Freescale Microcontroller Programmierer
The MPC5xx processors such as mPC555 and MPC565 are embedded 32-bit PowerPC microprocessors that operate between 40 and 66 MHz and are widely used in automotive applications such as engine and transmission controls. They are generally considered to be microcontrollers because of their integrated peripheral set and their unusual architecture: no MMU, no large on-chip SRAM, and very large (up to 1MB) low latency access to chip flash memory, which means that their architecture is tailored to control applications. Instead of a block address translation and a hardware-controlled address translation on a fixed page, which is prescribed in the first PowerPC specification, the 5xx cores offered a software-controlled translation mechanism that supported variable page sizes. The tools provided by eVision Systems help you to reduce the complexity of application and product tests and to implement your application on your MCU without errors.
1. Compatible Debug Interfaces
The Multilink models greatly simplify programming and debugging of embedded target systems. They allow a PC to communicate with a target processor via a high-speed USB interface on the PC and a debug port on the microcontroller. The PC can then control the microprocessor through the target chip's debug port. Debug mode allows full control over processor operation, regardless of whether the processor has already been programmed. For example, a controlling application can access the memory from the CPU's point of view.
If you are new to on-chip debugging, you can access a short tutorial here.
The Multilink Series
Features of the FX models
Fast, trouble-free USB 2.0 communication interface
Draw your power directly from the USB port - no external power supply required
Multi-voltage support for targets from 1.6 to 5.25 volts
Contains all ribbon cables for all supported architectures
The Multilink FX Universal model, which, in addition to enhanced security and automation functions, enables debugging and programming at 4 to 10 times the speed. The FX Universal model supports the same wide range of MCU families as the Universal version plus devices from the MPC5xx/8xx and HC16/683xx series. (see supported device series)
Power MPC5xx/8xx Flash Programming Software
The addition of the flash programming software PROG-HL-PPCZ enables the Multilink to program flash memories and EEPROMs on the chip. The Multilink series in combination with the Power MPC5xx/8xx programming software is suitable for both development and small series.
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, Kosmische IDE & ZAP
- Use the free PEmicro GDB Server to support the Multilink Universal & FX and the Cyclone Universal for debugging and programming
In addition, interface routines are available, consisting of a set of C libraries that allow calling the APIs for the BDM interface.
2. 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.