TMS320C8x Debugger Interface

The TMS320 Debugger Interface is used with all TMS320 development products including the C8x Simulator, C8x XDS510/XDS510WS Emulator Debugger and the C8x SDB Debugger. It includes the Parallel Debugging Manager which allows simultaneous debugging of all subprocessors.

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

• Ability to start and halt the C8x 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.
• Parallel Debugging Manager for simultaneous debugging of C8x Master and Parallel subprocessors.
• 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, as well, as 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 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 processor 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.