STM8 development tools
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STM8 development tools
Development tools for the STM8 microcontrollers include the full-featured STice emulation
system supported by a complete software tool package including C compiler, assembler and
integrated development environment with high-level language debugger. In addition, the
STM8 is to be supported by a complete range of tools including starter kits, evaluation
boards and a low-cost in-circuit debugger/programmer.
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Emulation and in-circuit debugging tools
The STice emulation system offers a complete range of emulation and in-circuit debugging
features on a platform that is designed for versatility and cost-effectiveness. In addition,
STM8 application development is supported by a low-cost in-circuit debugger/programmer.
The STice is the fourth generation of full featured emulators from STMicroelectronics. It
offers new advanced debugging capabilities including profiling and coverage to help detect
and eliminate bottlenecks in application execution and dead code when fine tuning an
application.
In addition, STice offers in-circuit debugging and programming of STM8 microcontrollers via
the STM8 single wire interface module (SWIM), which allows non-intrusive debugging of an
application while it runs on the target microcontroller.
For improved cost effectiveness, STice is based on a modular design that allows users to
order exactly what they need to meet their development requirements and to adapt their
emulation system to support existing and future ST microcontrollers.
STice key features
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Occurrence and time profiling and code coverage (new features)
Advanced breakpoints with up to 4 levels of conditions
Data breakpoints
Program and data trace recording up to 128 KB records
Read/write on the fly of memory during emulation
In-circuit debugging/programming via SWIM protocol
8-bit probe analyzer
1 input and 2 output triggers
Power supply follower managing application voltages between 1.62 to 5.5 V
Modularity that allows users to specify the components users need to meet their
development requirements and adapt to future requirements
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Supported by free software tools that include integrated development environment
(IDE), programming software interface and assembler for STM8.
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