Z8F640x/Z8F480x/Z8F320x/Z8F240x/Z8F160x
Z8 Encore!®
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On-Chip Debugger
Overview
The Z8F640x family devices have an integrated On-Chip Debugger (OCD) that provides
advanced debugging features including:
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Reading and writing of the Register File
Reading and writing of Program and Data Memory
Setting of Breakpoints and Watchpoints
Execution of eZ8 CPU instructions.
Architecture
The On-Chip Debugger consists of four primary functional blocks: transmitter, receiver,
auto-baud generator, and debug controller. Figure 86 illustrates the architecture of the On-
Chip Debugger
System
Clock
Auto-Baud
Detector/Generator
eZ8 CPU
Control
Transmitter
Receiver
Debug Controller
DBG
Pin
Figure 86. On-Chip Debugger Block Diagram
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On-Chip Debugger