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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Partnership
provides complete range of software
development tools for ZiLOG’s eZ80™ family of WebserversUppsala,
Sweden
(March 13, 2002) – ZiLOG,“ Inc., the Extreme Connectivity
Company‘, and partners IAR Systems and First Silicon Solutions
[FS2] announce the availability of professional software development
tools for ZiLOG’s new eZ80 Webserver family of microprocessors.
The eZ80 Webserver family of high-performance processors enable
easy, cost-effective, direct connections to networks and the
Internet. The software tools include the IAR Embedded Workbench,
IAR MakeApp, and FS2 Navigator Hardware-Assisted Debug Tools.
Tools
Development Follows Cooperative Agreement
Earlier this year, ZiLOG selected IAR Systems to develop
a complete tool chain for ZiLOG’s eZ80 Webserver family
which will be integrated with the FS2 Navigator Hardware-Assisted
Debugger. The eZ80 Webserver (eZ80190) is the first in a family
of high-performance processors that provide a complete Internet
development environment: evaluation board, emulator, integrated
development environment (IDE), and a full-featured embedded Internet
protocol suite.
ZiLOG’s
eZ80 Webserver leverages the existing infrastructure of the
Internet (i.e., Internet protocols, software tools and browsers)
to create a powerful tool that will allow engineers without
Internet expertise to easily Web-enable their applications.
IAR
System’s easy-to-use development tools will allow engineers
with minimal Internet knowledge to immediately implement the
Internet protocol stack into design.
“ZiLOG
conducted a sophisticated vendor selection process based on
the markets we serve, vendor acceptance in those markets, and
the synergy between ZiLOG and those vendors. Deservedly, IAR
Systems topped our list, and its Embedded Workbench suite will
complement ZiLOG's offering well,” said David C. Fritz,
Vice President of ZiLOG’s Xtreme Tools Group.
Powerful
Internet Connectivity
ZiLOG’s eZ80 Webserver is designed to perform the complex
functions required by today’s connectivity-enabled applications.
It operates at 50 MHz and addresses 16 MB without an MMU. It
features IPWorks, an Embedded Webserver Suite from Metro Link,
Inc., that implements 15 Internet protocols, including TCP/IP,
HTTP and PPP.
“A
sophisticated and advanced microprocessor such as ZiLOG’s
eZ80 Webserver requires powerful development tools for all
features to be fully utilized in the applications,” said
Andreas Lifvendahl, Partner Manager at IAR Systems. “We
provide a tool chain that really lives up to these tough demands.”
IAR
Embedded Workbench
IAR’s Embedded Workbench is the leading Integrated
Development Environment for embedded software development, and
acknowledged for its high-performing compilers and powerful debuggers.
The eZ80 Webserver tools are based on a comprehensive new technology
platform released in early 2001. With this superior technology
platform, the IAR Embedded Workbench fully integrates all functionality
needed for embedded software developers. The workbench is seamlessly
integrated with the FS2 Navigator Hardware-Assisted Debugger.
Never before has a developer had as much control over his debug
sessions.
“The
technology platform in the IAR Embedded Workbench provides
a solid platform for ZiLOG’s eZ80 Webserver family,” said
Mats Ullström, Product Manager at IAR Systems. “We
have been able to build a product that produces extremely small
and efficient code, while at the same time providing endless
possibilities for future enhancements through cooperation with
RTOS vendors and emulator vendors.”
The
first release of IAR Embedded Workbench for eZ80 is targeted
for non-connectivity applications. It features an ANSI C and
an Embedded C++ (EC++) compiler, allowing developers to use
an object-oriented design approach, and support for hardware
debugging with the First Silicon Solutions’ (FS2) In-Target
System Analyzer. In the middle of 2002, IAR will release a
powerful upgrade version that will interface with ZiLOG's complete
eZ80 Webserver connectivity solution including the Metro IPWorks
TCP/IP stack and OS. The feature set of the IAR tools for the
eZ80 will grow richer over time.
The
first release of IAR Embedded Workbench for the eZ80 Webserver
will feature an ANSI C compiler and support for hardware debugging
with First Silicon Solutions’ FS2 Navigator hardware-assisted
debugger. A powerful upgrade version will be released in the
beginning of 2002. This release will be tailor made for eZ80
Webserver connectivity applications. It will be tuned to generate
efficient and small footprint communication protocol libraries
(such as TCP/IP), and will also support easy library generation
from within the IAR Embedded Workbench. The IAR Embedded Workbench
Project Manager will also allow inclusion of Internet-related
files into a project. As an example, C and HTML-files can be
added into one project, and a “build” operation will
instantly generate object files ready to use. In addition,
the tool will support programming in Embedded C++ (EC++), allowing
developers to use an Object Oriented design approach.
The
feature set of the IAR tools for the eZ80 Webserver will grow
richer over time. RTOS-aware debugging will be introduced through
IAR’s partnership program, where RTOS vendors and IAR
cooperate to ensure interoperability between application software
and the RTOS.
Device
Driver Wizard
The IAR MakeApp allows users to quickly configure the device
using a graphical interface, and to create all control software
for the peripheral modules on the chip. The application software
obtains instant access to the peripherals in the microprocessor.
MakeApp generates optimized high-quality device driver functions,
as well as commented C code that includes initialization, run-time
control and interrupt handling functions ready to be compiled
with the IAR C compiler. The IAR MakeApp for ZiLOG’s eZ80
Webserver is available for online purchase at www.iar.com for
only $199.
FS2
Navigator Hardware-Assisted Debugger
The FS2 Navigator Hardware-Assisted Debugger for the ZiLOG
eZ80 Webserver is a hardware-based debug tool that interfaces
to the target using the standard ZiLOG debug interface (ZDI).
The analyzer allows the user to view and modify CPU registers,
memory, and I/O. It provides processor run control, flash programming,
and up to 4 hardware execution breakpoints. Special software
drivers provided with the FS2 system analyzer allow the user
to seamlessly access all of its capabilities from the IAR Embedded
Workbench interface, making the system a complete hardware and
software debug environment.
A
Complete Chain of Tools for Software Development
IAR visualSTATE is an integrated suite of tools for the
embedded software development process. It includes a UML-compliant
graphical design environment, advanced verification and validation
tools, and a powerful code generator. Due to the unique technology,
it is possible to perform exhaustive testing and to generate
reliable C code in just a few seconds.
The
IAR visualSTATE, IAR Embedded Workbench and IAR MakeApp provides
a complete tool chain for the software development process
-- from design, coding and testing to final FLASH/PROMable
code for production.
All
these products are available through IAR’s worldwide distribution
network and its own sales offices. The IAR MakeApp for ZiLOG’s
eZ80 Webserver may also be purchased and delivered via the
Internet.
About
IAR Systems
By focusing on the embedded systems industry, IAR Systems
has reached the position of leading supplier of software development
tools for embedded Microprocessors. Since the company was founded
in 1983, IAR has worked in close cooperation with the world’s
major chip manufacturers to develop a wide range of programming
tools supporting a large number of chip architectures. The tools
today consist of highly efficient C and EC++ compilers in the
IAR Embedded Workbench™ development environment, the device
driver wizard IAR MakeApp™ for graphical configuration and
initialization of the chip and creation of complete device drivers
and the IAR visualSTATE® graphic programming tool with a
patented technology to generate validated and small production-ready
code. IAR Systems also provides a total solution for Bluetooth™ protocol
stacks and applications, from development of Bluetooth devices
to qualification. IAR Design Services injects engineering expertise
and experience into embedded system projects. It contributes
to IAR’s mission to reduce the development time for embedded
systems and accelerate time-to-market. IAR Systems has offices
in the US, UK, Japan, Canada, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. www.iar.com.
About
ZiLOG, Inc.
ZiLOG, Inc., the Extreme Connectivity Company, designs,
manufactures and markets semiconductor solutions that enable
embedded control, connectivity and communication. Headquartered
in Campbell, Calif., ZiLOG employs approximately 900 people worldwide.
ZiLOG maintains design centers in Campbell; Austin and Ft. Worth,
Texas; Nampa, Idaho; Seattle, Wash.; and Bangalore, India; advanced
manufacturing in Nampa; and test operations in Manila, Philippines. www.zilog.com
About
First Silicon Solutions [FS2]
First Silicon Solutions [FS2] provides IP and custom development
tools for testing and debug of microprocessor-based hardware
and software. FS2 products help silicon vendors and their customers
develop and more effectively market their products, reducing
their development cycles, and allowing them to focus on delivering
all the potential of the system on silicon. www.fs2.com
IAR
Systems Contact:
Mats Ullström
Product Manager
IAR Embedded Workbench
Phone: +46 18 16 78 00
mats.ullstrom@iar.se
ZiLOG,
Inc. Contact:
Kimberly Malanczuk
Director
Corporate Communication
408-558-8381
kmalanczuk@zilog.com
FS2
Contact:
Chuck Swartley
Director
Marketing
503-489-0311 x103
info@fs2.com
Copyright © 2002
ZiLOG, INC. ZiLOG and Extreme Connectivity are registered trademarks
of ZiLOG, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
All other product and or service names mentioned herein may
be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.
IAR
Embedded Workbench, IAR C-SPY, IAR MakeApp and IAR visualSTATE
are trademarks owned by IAR Systems. The BLUETOOTH trademarks
are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to IAR
Systems AB. All other product names are trademarks of their
respective companies.
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