TMS320C4x Debugger Interface

The TMS320 Debugger Interface is used with all TMS320 Simulator and Emulator products including the C4x Simulator and the C4x XDS510/XDS510WS Emulator Debugger.

The Debugger allows you to run and halt the processor; view and modify registers, memory values and C variables; and view disassembly and C source. Debugger features include:

• Ability to start and halt the C4x with single-step (step-into), step-over (next), run, and halt commands.
• A friendly window-, mouse-, and menu-oriented user interface that reduces learning time and eliminates the need to memorize complex commands.
• Support for debugging in C, assembly language, or both.
• Profiling capabilities that show where to focus development time by identifying time-consuming sections of the program.
• CPU window that displays the values of the DSP registers.
• Disassembly window that displays the address, opcode and disassembly of the program and highlights the current instruction.
• C source window that displays the C code and highlights the current line.
• Memory window that displays the values of a block of memory in any format specified.
• Watch window that displays the values of variables in their native C format (float, int, char, enum or pointer) or lets you choose a different format.
• Display windows that display the values of arrays and structures.
• Command window that can be used to enter commands and view the response to commands.
• Pull-down menus and function keys that provide quick access to frequently-used commands.
• Ability to point the mouse, click and type in order to change the value of data in any window.
• Screen update whenever the C4x halts.
• Support for a powerful command set
• Configurable screen colors, window sizes and window positions.
• Ability to set and clear software breakpoints in the disassembly or C source windows with a mouse click.