EPI Announces Development Tools for Intel IOP321 I/O Processor Based On Intel XScale Technology

Business Wire, Feb 25, 2002

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Intel Developer Forum 2002

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2002

EPI to Demonstrate MAJIC-MX(TM) Intelligent Debug Probe With EDB(TM)

Source-level Debugger At the Intel Developer Forum

Embedded Performance, Inc. (EPI) today announces their debug tools for the Intel(R) IOP321 I/O processor based on the Intel(R) XScale(TM) technology. The company also announces that it intends to introduce a full software development tool suite for Intel's I/O processors within the next quarter.

The company is demonstrating the new debug tools at the Intel Developer Forum beginning today. The demonstration features the company's EDB source-level debugger and MAJIC-MX intelligent debug probe interfacing with the on-chip debug facilities of the Intel(R) applications processors to deliver a high performance debug environment that requires no software instrumentation and uses no resources of the system under development.

The company will demonstrate how an intelligent debug probe compliments and extends the on-chip debug facilities to provide greater control and visibility of the hardware and software operation. This allows a faster debug cycle, thus improving time-to-market.

"The high level of integration of the Intel IOP321 I/O processor provides a development environment that helps assure fast time to market," Christopher Croteau, director of marketing at Intel's I/O and Bridges Division. "EPI's MAJIC Series debug solutions help reduce software debug and integration time. And by providing high real-time visibility and control of the deeply integrated CPU, EPI helps further our efforts to provide an open infrastructure to allow I/O bridge applications to be brought to market more quickly."

The MAJIC-MX emulator provides a high-speed interface for debugging the hardware, software and firmware in designs based on the new Intel I/O processors. It includes support for the real-time execution tracing facilities of the Intel XScale core.

"We are excited to offer the MAJIC family of emulators to support the real-time on-chip trace of the Intel XScale Microarchitecture," said Jackie Su, Product Marketing Manager for EPI. "The Intel IOP321 I/O processor is a compelling processor for networked storage devices. Furthermore, EPI's MDSS technology makes our MAJIC Series compelling tools for supporting the highly system-level integrated Intel IOP321 processor."

The EDB source-level debugger is a high performance host-based debugger that complements the intelligence of the MAJIC-MX. In addition to the model being demonstrated, the MAJIC Series also contains two additional models. Configuration kits for the Intel IOP321 I/O processor are available for all three models, but the MAJIC-MX is specifically optimized for the Intel I/O processors.

"Our MAJIC for the Intel IOP321 I/O processor provides world class, state-of-the-art capabilities which support the highly integrated design of the Intel IOP321 processor," stated Norbert Laengrich, CEO. "We are pleased to have worked with Intel to provide world class development and debug tools for these exciting new products. EPI has made a long-term commitment to support the Intel XScale technology and we intend to support other processors based on the Intel XScale core."

MAJIC Series works with many other third party debug tools, including the Wind River Tornado backend, GNU gdb, Microsoft Windows CE .NET Platform Builder, and the ARM ADS debuggers. This allows developers using the Intel I/O processors to take advantage of the intelligence of the MAJIC Series probes while maintaining the ability to use a familiar debug interface.

MAJIC-MX connects to the host-based debugger using a 10/100Base-T Ethernet or a high-speed serial port. When used in an Ethernet environment, it is ideal for remote operation and features fast downloading of code.

The EPI tools also support other processors based on the Intel XScale technology and have the ability to expand to support additional cores, debug interfaces and SoC devices. This eliminates the need to buy new emulators for each processor, thus reducing future project costs.

Other features of the MAJIC-MX include a logic analyzer triggering interface, programmable JTAG clock speeds, support for adaptive clocking technology, and a large list of self-test and hardware test capabilities.

The MAJIC Series consists of three models with U.S. list prices ranging from $2,495.00 to $5,995.00. The MAJIC emulators come with DLLs for both the MDI and RDI debugger interface standards. In addition, the units may be purchased in kit form, bundled with the EDB source-level debugger.

Other kits are available which include full compilation, simulation and debug software. The units are currently in volume production and available for delivery from stock.

About EPI

Founded in 1987, Embedded Performance, Inc. is one of the world's leading suppliers of compiler, debugger and emulation tools for the embedded RISC market.

The company supplies complete software toolkits and development boards for a variety of RISC architectures. Company headquarters are located in Milpitas, Calif. Local sales offices, application assistance, and technical support are available worldwide through a network of representatives and distributors. For more information, contact Sales at 408/957-0350. Fax: 408/957-0307, Email: sales@epitools.com or visit EPI's web site at: http://www.epitools.com