Date: 16/03/2011

XMOS launches new development tool with graphical run-time analyzer

XMOS has released its development tool-set that includes a graphical run-time analyzer, which enables real-time tracing of program execution and data. This accelerates the development of XMOS-based embedded applications.

XMOS has created XScope, a graphical debugging tool that enables the values of variables to be traced and analyzed when real-time programs are executed.

XScope streams tracing information directly from the system under development. An XMOS processor forwards debug data streams to the host, providing predictable, application-level tracing and analysis of real-time applications without impacting real-time performance.

The integrated XDE viewer provides the user with graphical feedback. The values of variables are set against the execution time line of the application, giving the developer a clear picture of the real-time performance of their system.

Additional features in the new tools release include XMOS Update, a configurable software module that automatically notifies developers when new versions of development tools, documentation and software-defined peripherals are available.