Keil Development Studio 5 simplifies Linux & Android application development on
ARM processor-based systems
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom–(Business Wire)–
ARM [(LSE: ARM); (Nasdaq: ARMH)] today announced, at the Embedded World
conference in Nuremberg, Germany, the launch of the Keil™ Development Studio 5
(DS-5) Application Edition, a software development tool suite which simplifies
the development of Linux and Android native applications for ARM®
processor-based systems, reducing the learning curve and shortening the
development and testing cycle.
DS-5 Application Edition features an Eclipse-based project manager with support
for multiple workspaces and projects, and powerful C/C++ and assembler code
editing functions. It also includes a fully featured Linux application debugger
with detailed graphical views and processor control mechanisms, and a fast model
of an ARM Cortex-A8 processor-based SoC for rapid ARM Linux development without
the need for any hardware target.
DS-5 is preconfigured to support popular development boards including the
OMAP35x processor-based BeagleBoard and Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI)
OMAP35x evaluation module. DS-5 automates downloading applications and libraries
to the target`s file system, starting them and connecting the debugger, which
enables developers to focus their effort on analyzing and fixing their code.
DS-5 Application Edition also includes two Linux example projects, the Gnometris
application and the Libgames-support shared library.
“The industry-standard Eclipse design environment enables the integration of
plug-ins from several tool vendors into a single framework. Eclipse-based tools
such as DS-5 help us be more efficient when developing software for our
multi-architecture automotive devices,” said Carol de Vries, R&D manager
automotive, NXP. “We gladly continue to collaborate with ARM by providing
valuable use cases, requirements and feedback on their development tools.”
“With development platforms ranging from the low-cost BeagleBoard to the full
OMAP35x EVM, open source enthusiasts can harness the capabilities of the DS-5
Application Edition to start designing inventive ARM Linux systems easier and
faster,” said Jason Kridner, open platforms principal architect, TI.
“ARM is committed to providing our Partners with the tools required to easily
and rapidly develop optimized ARM processor-based products,” said John Cornish,
EVP and GM, system design division, ARM. “DS-5 represents a significant addition
to our Keil tools portfolio and has been designed specifically for developers
wishing to develop Linux applications for ARM processor-based systems.”
DS-5 Application Edition is the first of three planned DS-5 editions and
supports Linux and Android native application development with a GNU compiler
optimized for ARM Linux and an Ethernet or serial connection to the target.
Future editions will include kernel and driver debug and trace, and the highly
optimizing ARM Compiler.
See a DS-5 demo at Embedded World March 2-4, 2010
A Linux application debug demo using DS-5 and the Beagle Board will be showing
at the Keil booth (number 10 – 231).
Availability
The DS-5 Application Edition is available for download today from
www.keil.com/ds5 and can be used for free until September 30, 2010.
About Keil
Keil™, the tools division of ARM, makes C/C++ compilers, debuggers, integrated
environments, real-time kernels, simulation models, and boards for ARM, 8051,
C166, and 251 processor families. The comprehensive range supports standard
microcontrollers (MCU), smartcards, application specific standard parts (ASSP),
and complex system-on-chip (SoC) devices.
About ARM
ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products,
from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging,
automotive, security and storage devices. ARM`s comprehensive product offering
includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, video engines,
enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity
products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design
services, training, support and maintenance, and the company`s broad Partner
community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable
path to market for leading electronics companies. Find out more about ARM by
following these links:
* ARM website: http://www.arm.com/
* ARM Connected Community: http://www.arm.com/community/
* ARM Blogs: http://blogs.arm.com/
* ARMFlix on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ARMflix
* ARM on Twitter:
* http://twitter.com/ARMMobile
* http://twitter.com/ARMCommunity
* http://twitter.com/ARMEmbedded
* http://twitter.com/ARMLowPwr
* http://twitter.com/KeilTools
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ARM PRESS OFFICE:New number
ARM
Alan Tringham, +44 1223 400947
alan.tringham@arm.com
or
ARM
Charlene Marini, +1-408-576-1131
charlene.marini@arm.com
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