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µVision3 Overview
The µVision3 IDE is a Windows-based software development platform
that combines a robust editor, project manager, and make facility.
µVision3 integrates all tools including the C compiler, macro
assembler, linker/locator, and HEX file generator. µVision3 helps
expedite the development process of your embedded applications by
providing the following:
- Full-featured source code editor,
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Device database for configuring the development tool
setting,
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Project manager for creating and maintaining your
projects,
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Integrated make facility for assembling, compiling, and linking
your embedded applications,
- Dialogs for all development tool settings,
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True integrated source-level Debugger with high-speed CPU and
peripheral simulator,
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Advanced GDI interface for software debugging in the target
hardware and for connection to Keil ULINK,
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Flash programming utility for downloading the application
program into Flash ROM,
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Links to development tools manuals, device datasheets &
user's guides.
The µVision3 IDE offers numerous features and advantages that help
you quickly and successfully develop embedded applications. They are
easy to use and are guaranteed to help you achieve your design
goals.
The µVision3 IDE and Debugger is the central part of the
Keil development toolchain. µVision3 offers a Build Mode and a Debug Mode.
In the µVision3 Build
Mode you maintain the project files and generate the
application.
In the µVision3 Debug Mode
you verify your program either with a powerful CPU and peripheral
simulator or with the Keil ULINK
USB-JTAG Adapter (or other AGDI drivers) that connect the
debugger to the target system. The ULINK allows you also to download
your application into Flash ROM of your target system.
Features and Benefits
Feature |
Benefit |
The µVision3 Simulator is the only debugger that
completely simulates all on-chip peripherals. |
Write and test application code before
production hardware is available. Investigate different
hardware configurations to optimize the hardware design. |
Simulation capabilities may be expanded using
the Advanced Simulation Interface (AGSI). |
Sophisticated systems can be accurately
simulated by adding your own peripheral drivers. |
The Code Coverage feature of the µVision3
Simulator provides statistical analysis of your program's
execution. |
Safety-critical systems can be thoroughly tested
and validated. Execution analysis reports can be viewed and
printed for certification requirements. |
The µVision3 Device Database automatically
configures the development tools for the target
microcontroller. |
Mistakes in tool settings are practically
eliminated and tool configuration time is minimized. |
The µVision3 IDE integrates additional
third-party tools like VCS, CASE, and FLASH/Device
Programming. |
Quickly access development tools and third-party
tools. All configuration details are saved in the µVision3
project. |
The ULINK USB-JTAG Adapter supports both
Debugging and Flash programming with configurable algorithm
files. |
The same tool can be used for debugging and
programming. No extra configuration time required. |
Identical Target Debugger and Simulator User
Interface. |
Shortens your learning curve. |
µVision3 incorporates project manager, editor,
and debugger in a single environment. |
Accelerates application development. While
editing, you may configure debugger features. While debugging,
you may make source code modifications. |
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