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Chip Support
Motorola
68330, 68331, 68332, 68333, 68336, 68340, 68341, 68338, 68376
68349, 68360
MPC801, MPC821, MPC823, MPC850, MPC860
MPC505, MPC509
68HC12
ColdFire (5202, 5204, 5206, 5206e, 5307)

IBM
PPC401GF
PPC403GA, PPC403GB, PPC403GC, PPC40
3GCX

 

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HMI-BMD (Serial)
only $695, includes everything

(Production halted)
Supports Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP
  • Motorola PowerPC: 801, 821, 823, 850, 860, 505, 509
  • IBM PowerPC: 401GF, 403GA, 403GB, 403GC, 403GCX
  • CPU32: 68330, 68331, 68332, 68333, 68336, 68340, 68376
  • CPU32+: 68349,68360
  • ColdFire: 5202, 5204, 5206, 5206E, 5307
  • Motorola 68HC12
With their ultra-low prices and rich feature set, it's no surprise that our Background Mode Debuggers (BMDs) have become the industry's most popular development tools. With their ability to single-step code at the source or assembly level, manipulate CPU and peripheral registers, and program target Flash devices, it won't take you long to see why. When you realize that this low price includes the full-featured SourceGate source level debugger, you'll just have to get one for yourself.

View supported compilers and assemblers

Specifications

Versatile Product
· Can be used in 3V or 5V systems
· Power can be supplied by target system making it ideal for field use
· Interfaces to Motorola debug or IBM JTAG port connections
· Supports entire device families

Speed
· Speeds up to 90MHz

Target Flash Programming
· Support for common Flash devices from most major manufacturers
· Flash programming API and documentation provided allowing for custom programming of future devices
· Program Flash via intuitive GUI windows

Breakpoints
· 128 CodeView breakpoints can be set on any memory address or instruction located in RAM via software breakpoints
· A set number of breakpoints can be set in ROM, PROM, or Flash when using processors that support on-chip breakpoints
· Run to a highlighted line of code viewed in source or assembly via the CodeView windows

Full Target System Support
· Command and Memory windows can be used to dump, fill, modify, test, etc. target memory
· CPU and peripheral specific registers can be displayed and modified, including the setting of default RESET values, in easy to use GUI windows
·
Registers are updated when processor stops and after single-stepping a line of code
· Download code directly to target memory via the BMD and SourceGate
· Upload tested code from target memory to a file on the host in a format supported by device programmers

Other Features
· Session activity can be logged for future reference
· Command files can be created, allowing for automated operation
· Indicator LEDs are provided and show good system power and processor status information
· RESET switch for easy fault recovery
· Full feature set comparable to systems costing up to 10 times more

SourceGate II Source-Level Debugger
Integrated Source Level Debugger Included With All HMI Products
· Native OS GUI support
· Complete high-level language debugging facilities
· Display and modify variable and data structure values via Watch and Inspect windows
· Access to all global, local, stack-based, and register-based symbols
· Debug directly from source files shown in
high-level source, assembly, or a combination of both source and assembly via CodeView windows
· Built-in assembler allows code to be patched directly in memory
· Multiple Compiler/File Format Support
· Full support for C, C++, and ADA compilers
· Support for all major compilers including those that provide IEEE-695, COFF, Elf/Dwarf, and other proprietary formats
Common User Interface For All HMI Products
· No learning curves when switching processor families

Minimum Host Requirements
PC
· IBM compatible 486 or higher
· Windows 95/98/ME/XP/NT/2000
· 8MB RAM minimum

Physical Specifications
Main Unit:
· Size: 2.125"W x 3.250"L x 0.750"H
· Weight: .25 lbs.

Power Requirements
· 3.3/5.0 VDC @ 800mA max (250mA nominal)
· Power can be supplied by target debug or JTAG connector
· Wall transformer power supply included

Communications
· RS-232C serial port
Supported baud rates:
· PC: 9600 - 115,200