DEVELOPMENT TOOLS: SOFTWARE UPDATE
A recent update of IAR Embedded Workbench (v7.51A) from IAR Systems enables Nordic's nRFgo development platform to natively hardware debug all of the company's latest SoC solutions - including the nRF24LE1, nRF24LU1+, and OTP (one time programmable) variants. The update also introduces customer-requested support for IAR's C-SPY simulator
Oslo, Norway - November 11, 2009 - Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSE: NOD) today announces that the latest update of IAR Embedded Workbench from IAR Systems (v7.51A) means that its nRFgo development platform now offers native hardware debug for all its latest 2.4GHz system-on-chip (SoC) solutions - including the nRF24LE1, nRF24LU1+, and recently released OTP (one time programmable) variants - and adds supports for IAR's C-SPY simulator for the first time.
"After the introduction of nRF24LU1+, nRF24LE1 and the nRFgo development platform we have had a lot of requests for better support for IAR Embedded Workbench, including the IAR C-SPY simulation feature," explains Thomas Embla Bonnerud, Product Manager for Ultra Low Power Wireless at Nordic Semiconductor.
"Over the last 6 moths we have worked very closely with IAR Systems to get C-SPY working with our 2.4GHz SoC solutions, so we are extremely happy to finally make this available to our customers. IAR Embedded Workbench is a very popular and powerful development environment and we are of course delighted to provide this as an option to customers when working with our nRFgo development tools."
"The nRFgo development platform, in combination with IAR Embedded Workbench and C-SPY debugger, will make it possible for developers to create some very impressive pieces of technology," adds Henrik Flodell, Product Manager for 8051 tools at IAR Systems.
Older Nordic 2.4GHz SoCs also supported by this update include the nRF24E1/E2, and nRF9E5.
About IAR Embedded Workbench for nRFgo
IAR Embedded Workbench is a set of development tools for building and debugging embedded applications using Assembler, C and C++. It provides a fully integrated development environment with project manager, editor, build tools and debugger. In a continuous workflow, users can create source files and projects, build applications and debug them in a simulator or on hardware.
A key feature of IAR Embedded Workbench is its ability to host multiple projects within the same workspace, including easy-to-use hierarchical project presentation views. Other features include: IAR C/C++ Compiler that contains generic global and low-level chip-specific optimizations to ensure a small code size; IAR Assembler that contains a versatile set of directives and operators, plus a built-in language preprocessor; and IAR XLINK Linker that allows flexible memory handling and detailed control of code and data placement, removing unnecessary functions and variables during the linking process to reduce code size.
About IAR Systems (www.iar.com)
IAR Systems is the world's leading supplier of software tools for embedded systems that enable large and small companies to develop premium products based on 8-, 16-, and 32-bit microcontrollers, mainly in the areas of industrial automation, medical devices, consumer electronics and automotive products. IAR Systems has an extensive network of partners and cooperates with the world's leading semiconductor vendors. Established in 1983, IAR Systems has been part of the Intoi Group since 2005.
About Nordic Semiconductor ASA
Nordic Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low power (ULP) short-range wireless communication. Nordic is a public company listed on the Norwegian stock exchange.
Nordic provides RF silicon solutions including:
- Highly integrated RF silicon
- Sophisticated and flexible development tools
- Application specific communication software
- Complete reference designs
The company's innovative range of wireless solutions includes:
- The nRF24LE1TM single-chip, ultra-low cost and power, fully integrated 2.4GHz transceiver with radio, microprocessor, flash memory and MultiCeiverTM technology supporting up to six simultaneous wireless devices;
- The nRF24L01+TM ultra-low cost and power 2.4GHz transceiver with MultiCeiver technology supporting up to six simultaneous wireless devices;
- The nRF24LU1+TM single chip 2.4GHz transceiver with full-speed USB, microcontroller and flash memory enabling ultra-compact USB dongles for wireless peripherals;
- The nRF24AP2TM ultra-low power 2.4GHz transceiver for wireless communication with Dynastream Innovation's production-proven low-power network protocol, ANT";
- The nRF24E1TM and nRF24E2TM low cost transceivers paired with an industry standard 8051 MCU core, and leading peripherals to create the world's first complete low cost SoCs for global 2.4GHz operation;
- The nRF24Z1TM single-chip system for CD quality audio streaming of up to 16-bit, 48-kHz audio;
- The nRF905TM single-chip multiband radio transceiver for the 433, 868 or 915MHz ISM band;
- The nRF9E5TM low-cost, single-chip system with fully integrated RF transceiver for the 433, 868 or 915MHz ISM band.
Nordic Semiconductor's nRF24xx range of 2.4GHz transceiver and transmitter devices are aimed at applications such as PC peripherals such as wireless keyboards/mice, game controllers, intelligent sports equipment and wireless audio (for example, mp3 and portable CD player headphones and PC speakers). The latest nRF24L01+ family, for instance, is targeted at ultra-low cost and power applications such as wireless desktops and intelligent (for example, wristwatch-based) sports equipment.
Nordic is an associate member of the Bluetooth SIG and has contributed core expertise in ultra-low power RF design to the forthcoming specification for Bluetooth low energy wireless technology (formerly ultra low power Bluetooth). Bluetooth low energy wireless technology is a short range RF communication technology featuring ultra-low power consumption, a lightweight protocol stack and simple integration with Bluetooth® wireless technology chips. Bluetooth low energy wireless technology ushers in the next generation of RF communications by opening up many new opportunities for wireless data links between suitably equipped mobile phones or personal computers (PCs) and coin cell battery-powered devices such as sports and health sensors.
Nordic's products are all manufactured in ultra modern semiconductor process technologies through strong relationships with world-best manufacturing facilities. Sales are primarily made through a carefully selected worldwide distribution network. The company has offices in Trondheim and Oslo, Norway, the US (west coast), Hong Kong, Korea and Japan, and is listed on the Norwegian Stock Exchange (OSX: NOD). All operations are managed according to the ISO 9001:2000-approved quality assurance system.
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