BDI3000: High-Speed BDM/JTAG Debug Interface

Abatron's On Chip Debugging

The increasing complexity of today's software and hardware designs is leading to some fresh approaches to debugging. Silicon manufacturers offer more and more on-chip debugging features for emulation of new processors. This capability, implemented in various processors under such names as Background Debug Mode (BDM), JTAG and on-chip emulation, puts basic debugging functions on the chip itself. With BDM or JTAG debug port, you control and monitor the microcontroller solely through the stable on-chip debugging services. This debugging mode runs even when the target system crashes and enables developers to continue investigating the cause of the crash. You won't waste time and target resources with a software ROM monitor, and you eliminate the cabling problems typical of ICEs.

Capitalizing on this technology, Abatron offers a palette of economical and effective development tools for the built-in BDM and JTAG interface of processors with CPU12, CPU16, CPU32/32+, PowerPC, ColdFire, M-CORE, ARM, XScale and MIPS32/64.

Supports Debuggers from leading Vendors
Abatron's tools offer a comprehensive support for debuggers from leading vendors. These tools are based on the BDM/JTAG BDI3000 interface. In most cases, the BDI family and the associated software packages eliminates the need for expensive hardware like an in-circuit emulator. BDI3000 allow communication via RS232 or 10 BASE-T Ethernet between the development computer and the BDM or JTAG interface of the target system.
 

BDI-3000

Excellent Performance
The BDI3000 communicates with the target system with up to 32 Mbit/s and allows very fast program download rates of up to 1500 Kbytes/s.

Advanced Hardware Technology
As a result of consistent implementation of latest technology, the BDI3000 is optimally prepared for further enhancements. The firmware and the programmable logic of the BDI3000 can be updated by the user with a simple configuration program. The BDI3000 supportstarget systems voltages from 1.2 Volts to 5.0 Volts.
 

BDI-1000

High Performance
The BDI1000 allows communication via RS232 or 10 BASE-T Ethernet between the development computer and the BDM or JTAG interface of the target system. BDI1000 communicates with the target system with up to 5.5 Mbit/s (BDM) or 12 Mbit/s (JTAG) and allows fast program download rates of up to 130 Kbytes/s.

Flexible Hardware
The firmware and the programmable logic of the BDI1000 can be updated by the user with a simple Windows based configuration program. Thanks to the built-in DC-DC converter, the BDI1000 can be directly supplied from target system (2.5-5VDC) or with an external line adapter. The BDI1000 is optimally prepared for portable field applications.

High-speed Flash Memory on-board Programming

The bdiPro is a powerful software package, allowing on-board programming with ABATRON's BDM/JTAG Interfaces BDI1000, BDI2000 and BDI3000. bdiPro eliminates the inefficient, individual chip programming, particularly for surface-mounted designs. The unprogrammed memories can be soldered to the printed circuit board and programmed simultaneously on a just-in-time basis. The Windows based user interface offers easy operation and several advantages for on-board programming.

Highlights

• High-speed flash memory on-board programming via BDM/JTAG interface
• Programs all popular flash memories
• Host access via RS232 (up to 115 Kbaud) or Ethernet (10/100 Mbit/s)
• Configurable program sequences for target system initialization
• 8, 16, 32 and 64bit programming modes
• Load and edit memory image
• Calculation of checksum
• Memory dump and verify functions
• Store and recall user defined program sets 
• bdiPro for HC12 supports batch programming of internal flash memory (suitable for automatic production)
• Windows based user interface offers easy operation

CPU support

The Abatron BDIx000 tools support the following processor architectures: