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09 May 2016

ARM Introduces MDK-Plus Edition

ARM^® Keil^® MDK Version 5.20 is the industry-leading standard software development solution for ARM Cortex^® microcontrollers. For Cortex-M devices, the new MDK-Plus edition adds comprehensive middleware for applications that require File System, Graphics, TCP/IP Networking, or USB Device interfaces.

‡ available only in MDK-Professional edition. DS-MDK is available in July 2016.

The MDK Middleware is designed, tested, and optimized for ARM Cortex-M based platforms. Standardized CMSIS-Driver interfaces provide the software layer to the device peripherals. Today, the following device families are supported out-of-the-box with CMSIS-Driver interfaces:

The CMSIS-Driver Validation software pack allows you to verify the implementation and configuration of the interfaces with your target hardware. It detects potential errors that may affect the operation of the middleware.

CMSIS-Driver Validation using loop-back connectors in target hardware for verification.

New in MDK Version 5.20 is the Component Viewer which shows the status of the middleware during operation using the µVision Debugger.

Component Viewer showing the status of the Network component.

Availability: MDK Version 5.20 is available now. The MDK-Plus edition contains all features of the MDK-Standard edition and also supports legacy ARM7/ARM9 microcontrollers. Users of MDK-Standard (which is discontinued) with valid support and maintenance are entitled for a free upgrade to MDK-Plus.

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