Simulator Debugger for SuperH Family

Features

• Since the simulator/debugger runs on the host computer, the user can start debugging the program while the actual MCU is not available on hand. This will result in a reduced development period of the entire system.
• The number of instruction execution cycles is calculated by simulating pipelined instruction processing. This enables performance evaluation even in the absence of the actual MCU.
• The functions outlined below are available, which permit program test and debug to be proceeded efficiently.
  • Support each CPU in the SuperH RISC engine family.
  • If an error occurs while the program under debug is running, the user can choose to continue ignoring the error or stop the program.
  • Get profile data and measure performance one function at a time.
  • Comprehensive break functions (virtual interrupt operations also possible).
  • Set and edit memory map.
  • Display a history of function calls.
  • Display C/C++ and assembler source level coverages.
  • Visual debug function based on image and waveform display.
• The simulator/debugger runs under Windows, allowing breakpoints, memory map, performance and trace to be set in dialog boxes. The environment setup suitable for the memory map of each MCU in the SuperH RISC engine family can also be set in a dialog box. Furthermore, the simulator/debugger has the following features:
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Online help
  • Common display form and operability

Functions

• Work efficiency is increased, thanks to builder and debugger integration.
• ELF/DWALF2 object formats are supported.
• Number of execution cycles and the number of calls are graphically displayed one function at a time.
• The stack is traced.
• Cache hit rates are displayed.
• Pipeline state is displayed.
• Object optimization is possible by drawing on the information that is output by the profile function.
• Comprehensive breakpoint functions are supported (virtual interrupt operations also possible).
• Assembler source level coverage display.
• Visual debug function based on image and waveform display.
• Enhanced profile function (number of times memory is accessed is displayed for each type of memory (e.g., internal or external memory)).