Media Alert

02 Mar 2010

MDK 4.1 supports the Cortex-M4 and Cortex-R4 processors

Cambridge, UK: Keil™ announces the release of MDK-ARM v4.10 which is the first software development tool to support the ARM^® Cortex™M4 processor.

The innovative Cortex-M4 processor provides a highly efficient solution for digital signal control (DSC) applications, while maintaining the industry leading capabilities of the ARM Cortex-M family of processors for advanced microcontroller (MCU) applications.

MDK v4.10 delivers sophisticated support for the Cortex-M4 processor including the industry-standard ARM compiler which has been extended for SIMD and FPU. MDK also contains the Keil µVision^®4 with complete Cortex-M4 processor instruction simulation as well as target debugging with advanced trace capabilities for all Cortex-M processor-based devices.

MDK v4.10 also adds support for the Cortex-R4 processor which is focused on real-time embedded applications.

Availability
MDK 4.10 is available now. You may download MDK 4.10 as an Evaluation or as a product Update.

About Keil

Keil™, the tools division of ARM^®, makes C/C++ compilers,debuggers, integrated environments, real-time kernels, simulation models, and boards for ARM, 8051, C166, and 251 processor families. The comprehensive range supports standard microcontrollers (MCU), smartcards, application specific standard parts (ASSP), and complex system-on-chip (SoC) devices. More information on Keil is available at http://www.keil.com/.

About ARM

ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM's comprehensive product offering includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, video engines, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, and the company's broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com.

ARM, µVision is a registered trademark of ARM Limited. Keil, and Cortex are trademarks of ARM Limited. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders. "ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings plc; its operating company ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries ARM INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd.; ARM Taiwan; ARM France SAS; ARM Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; ARM Belgium N.V.; AXYS Design Automation Inc.; AXYS GmbH; ARM Embedded Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; and ARM Physical IP, Inc.; and ARM Norway AS.