TASKING - C compiler for TriCore (VX-toolset)

The TriCore architecture from Infineon Technologies is a revolutionary single-core 32-bit microcontroller/DSP design, optimized to offer the best of three worlds: real-time capabilities of a high-speed microcontroller, computational prowess of a DSP and the performance/price ratio of RISC load/store architecture.

Built upon the strong co-operation with Infineon, the TASKING TriCore Software Development Toolset is commonly regarded as the defacto industry standard for TriCore architecture software developments. The toolset consists of C and C++ compilers, a unique PCP C compiler, TriCore and PCP assemblers, linker/locator and multi-core ready debugger, all integrated into the popular Eclipse™ platform based Integrated Development Environment (IDE).

With software development experience since 1977, TASKING tools have build up a solid reputation in the industry in all areas. The following aspects enabled the TASKING compiler suite to reach its leading position in the TriCore automotive market:

Stable and reliable code-generation, proven in use for more than 10 years in a wide variety of development projects, including for automotive safety-critical applications
Highest code-optimizations on both speed and size
Fast (compile-link) build times of your project
Legacy version support of "frozen" compiler versions
Long-term support arrangements, enabling you to support your customers for the life-time of your products and beyond
No use of any open source in the code-generation chain or libraries
Guaranteed compatibility for all relevant third party solutions, including debuggers, AUTOSAR operating systems and AUTOSAR MCAL drivers

New in TriCore compiler release v3.5/v3.4

Improved support for several new TriCore derivatives
Introduction of Code Compaction optimization for upto 5% more compact code on TC1.3/TC1.3.1 core based TriCore derivatives
Code Compaction optimization is now available in the Standard Edition already
Faster build times due to optimizations in default options
Update of Eclipse IDE to Galileo release and CDT 6.0.2
New high-level ELF-object dumper
Many usability improvements
Support for new CPU functional problems

A detailed overview of all changes in the latest release is provided in the Release Note. The product brochure gives a comprehensive overview of all features and functionalities.

The new TriCore compiler release v4.0 supports the new multi-core TriCore family. Contact us for availability.

New in TriCore VX-toolset release v3.3/v3.2/v3.1/v3.0

New debugger technology, fully integrated into Eclipse, ready for the latest industry debugging trends like multi-core application development
TriCore C compiler enhancements
- Code profiling support in the compiler for collecting application statistics, helping to identify areas that could benefit from efficiency improvements
- Run-time error checking, helping to detect errors during program execution
- Code optimization improvements
- Introduction of Code Compaction optimization for upto 5-10% more compact code on TC1.6 core based TriCore derivatives
- Integrated Static Code Analysis for checking C source against the CERT C Secure coding standard (Premium Edition feature)
Support for TC1798 derivative based on next generation TriCore architecture level TC1.6
Significantly improved map file viewer enabling easy analysis of project build
Significantly enhanced C compiler for the Peripheral Control Processor (PCP)
Eclipse IDE integration of PCP C compiler
New make utility with support for parallel builds on multi-core systems, for faster compilations
Linker Script Language editor in Eclipse IDE
Flash memory programming support
TriCore C compiler and PCP C compiler run-time improvement on Windows XP
Debugger support for the new Infineon (USB to JTAG) miniWiggler and two new Hitex evaluation boards
Derivative support for Audo Future devices TC1167, TC1197 and TC1736, including simulator support
Support for Infineon's new miniWiggler with DAP interface
TC1767 and TC1797 TriBoards and TC1736 EasyKit supported with OCDS debugger
Functionally similar to VX-toolset for C166 now, allowing for easier migration between C166 and TriCore

In addition to the new toolset release v3.x Altium still provides many previous versions, such as v2.5r2, as well as v2.2r3, which is appointed by AUTOSAR as the default compiler for 32-bit reference designs. Versions prior to v3.0 are delivered with EDE and the CrossView Pro debugger. A detailed description of v2.x toolset is available in a dedicated product brochure.

The TASKING TriCore VX-toolset overview

IDE and C/C++ optimizing compilers

Integrated Development Environment based on Eclipse, enabling extensibility though plug-ins from third parties (e.g. for RTOS configuration or debugging)
Includes C, C++/EC++ compilers with integrated MISRA C enhanced code checking
- C and C++/EC++ compiler for TriCore
- C compiler for Peripheral Control Processor (PCP)
Conforming to many industry standards:
- ISO/IEC 9899:1999(E), as well as ANSI-C X3.159-1989; C++ compatible with ISO/IEC 14882:1998(E)
- MISRA C guidelines supported: MISRA-C:1998 and MISRA-C:2004
- CERT C secure coding standard
- Infineon's TriCore EABI
- ANSI/IEEE-754 floating point support
- ELF/DWARF support for tool interoperability
C/C++ libraries, run-time libraries, floating-point libraries provided in source code
Project set up wizard to help you to configure a new project
Conversion utility for project migration from EDE (toolset release v2.x) to Eclipse IDE (release v3.0+)
Specific support for available TriCore devices
TriCore CPU functional problem support:
- Code bypasses generated by the compiler
- Code checks by the assembler
- Protected libraries, tuned per TriCore derivative

Assemblers, linker/locator

TriCore main core assembler
- TriCore 1 / TriCore 1.6 Architecture step support
- FPU and MMU support
PCP (Peripheral Control Processor) assembler
Versatile linker/locator script language, with dedicated editor in Eclipse IDE
Powerful data/code overlaying facilities
Data/code section allocation
Automatic and user specified allocation in target memory

Integrated Debugger

Debugging in C++, C and assembly through a simulator or On-Chip (OCDS) debugger
Seamless integration of the debugger into the Eclipse IDE
Simulator debugger supports the TriCore and the PCP and is included with all product bundles
Wizard to help you configure your project to run on an evaluation board
On-Chip debugging is supported through a USB-JTAG adapter or a simple parallel cable for Infineon evaluation boards. The USB-JTAG adapter is often provided with Infineon starter kits, but also available from Altium
For OCDS the TASKING debugger makes use of Infineon's Device Access Server (DAS), which is provided with the toolset
DAS allows remote debugging over a TCP/IP network
Integrated support for programming flash memory
OSEK kernel-aware debugging, ORTI 2.0 and 2.1 based

Supported TriCore devices

TC1130	TC1164	TC1166	TC1167	TC1197
TC1736
TC1762	TC1766	TC1767
TC1782	TC1784
TC1791	TC1792	TC1793	TC1796	TC1797	TC1798
and more ...

Note: Legacy TriCore microcontrollers are supported by the TASKING TriCore toolset v2.5r2 or earlier.

The TASKING toolset generally supports new TriCore derivatives well ahead of their introduction to the market. Contact our sales or support engineers for specific derivative support information.

Third-party tools supporting the TASKING TriCore C compiler

RTOS:
Arcticus Systems, FreeRTOS, Elektrobit, Embedded Office, ENEA Embedded Technology, Euros Embedded Systems, ETAS, Vector Informatik
In-Circuit Emulator / JTAG Interface / debugger solutions:
Ashling Microsystems, Hitex Development Tools, iSYSTEM, Lauterbach Datentechnik, pls
Evaluation boards:
Infineon Technologies, Hitex Development Tools, Isle, Phytec, TQ-Components
Communication protocols:
Euros Embedded Systems, port GmbH, Vector Informatik
Software design and test tools:
Absint, dSPACE, Gliwa, Infineon (DAvE), The MathWorks, Parasoft, Razorcat, RistanCASE, Synopsys (VaST Systems), Telelogic, Vector Software, Visu-IT!
Consultancy and/or training:
Geensys, Gliwa, <MicroConsult
AUTOSAR:
ETAS, Geensys
Other:
Smart Electronic Development

For more detailed information on third party tools support for the TASKING TriCore VX-toolset, take a look at the TASKING TriCore 'VX' third-party Product Guide (PDF).

Purchasing the TASKING TriCore VX-toolset

If you would like to purchase a TASKING compiler license contact your local Altium Sales & Support Center, Reseller or order online.

Product codes

07-200-160-804:	Standard Edition VX-toolset for TriCore
07-200-160-806:	Professional Edition VX-toolset for TriCore
07-200-160-808:	Premium Edition VX-toolset for TriCore
07-290-000-001:	USB-JTAG wiggler for OCDS debugging. Optional to Professional or Premium Edition

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The TriCore VX-toolset is available on PC/Windows and Sun/Solaris platforms; other platforms on request.

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