TASKING VX-toolset for ARM® v3.0

The TASKING VX-toolset for ARM® brings to developers the power of Altium’s sophisticated, next-generation Viper C compiler technology framework, allowing them to take full advantage of the highly-popular ARM architecture. With its Viper technology, the TASKING VX-toolset for ARM is able to generate code with the level of execution speed and code density needed for tomorrow’s automotive, industrial and telematics applications. The ARM compiler features up-to-date functionalities such as MISRA C code checking, profiling through code instrumentation and run-time error checking capabilities. TASKING VX-toolset for ARM consists of:

• Eclipse based IDE
• ISO C++ compiler, scalable to EC++
• C compiler, supporting ARM and Thumb®
• Assembler with macro-preprocessor
• C/C++ libraries, run-time libraries, floating-point libraries
• Linker and locator
• Eclipse integrated debugger with two execution environments
  • Simulator
  • OCDS debugging over JTAG*

* Product planned, call for availability

For an overview on all new features in the ARM C compiler package, read the Release Note.

NEW: Cost attractive bundle available for Cortex™-M1 and Cortex™-M3 application development.

The ARM VX-toolset overview

IDE

• Integrated Development Environment based on Eclipse, enabling extensibility through plug-ins from third parties (e.g. for RTOS configuration or debugging)
• TASKING debugger seamlessly integrated
• Easy to use wizards to help you to configure your project

C/C++ optimizing ARM compilers

• Based on Altium's next generation Viper compiler technology "Viper eXperience"
• ISO C'99 and ISO C++ 14882-1998 compliant
• ARM ABI compliant
• Generates code for ARM or Thumb Mode; ARM code and Thumb code can be mixed in the source code
• Big-Endian and Little-Endian byte order supported
• Scalable C++ conform Embedded C++
• MISRA C enhanced code-checking conform the MISRA-C:1998 and MISRA-C:2004 guidelines
• Total number of 122 supported MISRA C code checking rules
• A wealth of Embedded/DSP/ARM language extensions
• Advanced optimization technologies including PRE, SIMD and software pipelining
• Built-in extensions to improve application code efficiency and stability:
  • Run-time error checking
  • Code profiling through code instrumentation
  • Syntax and semantic checks
• Standard C, C++ and ANSI/IEEE-754 floating-point libraries
• Supports Vector Floating Point (VFP) coprocessor

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ARM macro assembler, powerful linker/locator

• ARM core assembler
• Versatile linker/locator script language
• Powerful data/code overlaying facilities
• Data/code section allocation
• Automatic and user-specified allocation in target memory
• Linker able to generate code to enable ARM-Thumb interworking
• Industry standard ELF/Dwarf 2.0 output formats

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Source code level ARM debugger

• Easy, intuitive source level debugging in C++, C or Assembly
• Two execution environments:
  • ARM instruction set simulator
  • On-Chip Debug Support (OCDS) target debugging*
• Powerful conditional/complex breakpoints
• Program performance analysis through
  • Code coverage
  • Profiling
  • Programmable graphical data analysis
• Inherent RTOS-aware debugging support and OSEK ORTI support included

Supported ARM processors

Supported ARM microcontroller derivatives

Derivatives with full Special Function Register support:

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Derivatives with support on ARM core level:

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Third-party tools supporting the TASKING ARM C compiler

• RTOS:
  CMX Systems, Quadros, SCIOPTA Systems AG
• In-Circuit Emulator/JTAG Interface/debugger solutions:
  Hitex Development Tools , Lauterbach, pls, Segger, Signum Systems
• Communication protocols:
  CMX, port GmbH
• Providers of Software Design and Test Tools:
  HCC-Embedded, Razorcat, The MathWorks
• Consultancy and/or training:
  Altium Professional Services

For more detailed information on third-party tools support for the TASKING VX-toolset for ARM, take a look at the Third-Party Product Guide.

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Recommended reading

• Technical support and ARM VX-toolset manuals
• The EDE development environment and the debugger CrossView Pro

Press releases related to the ARM C compiler

• Jan 23 2006: Altium introduces new TASKING VX-toolset for ARM

Third-party ARM products distributed by Altium

• CMX-RTX RTOS solutions
• TCP/IP Networking options from CMX

Purchasing the TASKING VX-toolset for ARM

To purchase a TASKING compiler license contact your local Altium Sales & Support Center, Reseller or order online.

Product codes

*Product planned, call for availability.

The ARM VX-toolset is available on PC/Windows and Sun/Solaris platforms; other platforms (including PC/Linux) on request.

Interested in our free demo C compiler for the ARM? Download or order the fully working trial version.