Debugging of hardware and software requires a fast and accurate connection

As systems on chip (SoC) become increasingly complex, SoC designers and software developers require advanced control and visibility into these complicated platforms. With powerful debug features such as ARM’s CoreSight™ technology, the ability to download, run, and debug software on ARM-based devices at processor speed is critical to ensuring the validation of changes made to system and software.

Solution: Run-control unit with advanced debug functionality over a JTAG connection

The RealView ICE run control unit from ARM connects to single and multi-core systems over JTAG and serial wire. With features such as Virtual Ethernet for mounting of remote files systems without additiona drivers or I/O ports, accelerated hardware bring-up for many development platforms, and open debug interface for use with third-party tools, RealView ICE is a comprehensive solution for development and debug of complex SoCs.

Features of the RealView ICE run control unit

• USB and Ethernet interface allows direct and remote connections from the host PC
• Code download at speeds of up to 1450 Kbytes per second allow for fast software download to target
• JTAG clocks of up to 50MHz provide fast trace upload over the existing debug port