Embedded Toolsmiths new JTAGFLASHpro JTAG Flash programmer Supports Fast, Productive JTAG FLASH Programming

Released on = April 18, 2006, 11:59 pm

Press Release Author = Pat Shaughnessy

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Acton, MA - April 19, 2006-Embedded Toolsmiths today
announced the JTAGFLASHpro Flash programmer/Bring-Up Tool. JTAGFLASHpro is a
stand-alone device for high-speed FLASH memory/device programming via the JTAG
interface. It combines the hardware from Toolsmith\'s Guardian-SE family of
high-speed JTAG Emulators with dedicated software, resulting in a JTAG device that
can be used to program flash memory at very high speeds.

Press Release Body = The new programmer can be used to program most types of
external Flash memory, on CPUs that include the latest ARM, XScale, MIPS 32 and
PowerPC devices. Host access is via Ethernet interface, and configurable program
sequences for target system initialization can be set. Programming can be via 8, 16,
32 and 64 bit programming modes. It is also possible to calculate a check sum and to
verify the image after programming.

The unit supports Windows and LINUX based user interface for easy operation. The new
GUI makes complex and repetitive operations a snap.

The Guardian-SE JTAG ICE can also be used to erase, program and verify FLASH from
the command line and provides the ability to automatically detect the type of flash
device present in your system.

With the addition of JTAGFLASHPro, Embedded Toolsmiths' powerful, cost-effective
JTAG Tools now allow users to erase, program, ID, and verify FLASH devices, faster
than ever before.

The JTAGFLASHPro provides many powerful on-chip debug capabilities including the
following:

Low cost solutions for board bring-up and test, boot loader debug
Support for Linux and Windows host platforms
One system supports all processors, no firmware changes required
Can be used with GDB, DDD, Insight, Eclipse and other open-source tools for
cost-effective debug
Hot-plug into a crashed or running system without disturbing the user's target status
Can automatically identify supported processors and flash memory devices
Crash-proof debug of popular kernels/operating systems, including embedded Linux
kernel debug
High speed downloads, FLASH programming and single-stepping using powerful JTAG
technology
Data Book view of on-chip registers allow fast, easy target configuration
MMU and cache displays let user view and change target state on-the-fly
A powerful GUI that allows users to arrange data on screen according to personal
preferences
Turnkey flash operations for popular manufacturers including Advanced Micro Devices,
Inc. (AMD), Intel, Atmel, Spansion LLC, Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.,
Micron Technologies Inc., NEC Electronics Corporation, Sharp Electronics
Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, STMicroelectronics, and Silicon Storage
Technology, Inc.
The following phases of embedded debug and development are supported by Embedded
Toolsmiths' high-speed JTAGFLASHPro:

Board and Hardware Bring-Up: Reset, step and run the target. Set and view target
registers, MMU and cache Test RAM (DDR or SRAM), program FLASH and peek and poke
devices using scripts and macros.

Boot Loader, Firmware and Software Debug: Reset, step and run the target. Set
hardware and software breakpoints in RAM- and FLASH-based code. View source code,
assembly code and data variables. Debug popular Boot Loaders like U-Boot, Redboot
and others.

Manufacturing Test: Test RAM (DDR or SRAM), I/O devices, program FLASH and peek and
poke devices with scripts and macros. Create custom buttons and attach commands for
popular tests. Erase, program and verify multiple images to multiple FLASH devices
and FLASH device types.

JTAGFLASHPro is available now. For more information about Embedded Toolsmiths
embedded development systems and solutions, please visit www.etoolsmiths.com.

About Embedded Toolsmiths
Founded in 2001, Embedded Toolsmiths provides hardware-assisted JTAG debug and JTAG
Emulation technology that is focused on the problems faced by embedded hardware and
software engineers bringing up new and custom hardware based on the PowerPC
processor family. Agile-DB and Guardian-SE are registered trademarks of Embedded
Toolsmiths.


Agile-DB, Guardian-SE and JTAGFLASHPro are registered trademarks of Embedded
ToolSmiths. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.




Web Site = http://www.etoolsmiths.com

Contact Details = Mailing Address
Embedded Toolsmiths
3 Kate Drive
Acton, MA 01720
(800) 268-9576
(978) 263-9768 Fax

Media Contact
Pat Shaughnessy
pats@etoolsmiths.com

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