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COP8FLASH Emulator Tools

Real-time (20MHz), In-System Emulators for COP8FLASH Families, with device programming capability. Click or Scroll Down:

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NOTE: National's emulators are designed and built by Metalink. The boards and documentation may refer to Metalink's internal part numbers (IM-COP8-WA-100/400/500), but the products are sold and supported exclusively by National.

The following COP8FLASH emulators with COP8CDR9 Null Target are available from National and National distributors.

Summary:

The COP8Flash In-Circuit Emulators are universal, real-time emulation solutions for the COP8FLASH families. Each model supports all versions of COP8FLASH devices, and provides an increasing level of functionality: Entry-Level (EM); Mid-Level (DM); and Full-Featured (IM).

All three emulators use a jointly developed (Metalink and National) , innovative emulation system which relies on special emulation circuitry implemented on every COP8FLASH device. Emulation occurs inside the COP8FLASH microcontroller chip while it resides on the target board, allowing 100% precise emulation of all the device's peripherals, including complex Analog functions. Analog signals are no longer affected by the noise, inductance, and capacitance of traditional emulator cables and connectors.

The COP8FLASH emulators can be operated in stand-alone mode for execution/debug of your code (with the included Null Target board), or connected to your own target board for real-time hardware debug. The Debugger Interface is supported by National's Development IDE, Byte Craft's C-Compiler, and IAR's Embedded Workbench. Top of Page

Description:

emflash1_small.jpg The COP8Flash emulators are compact, single-board emulator solutions, with a fixed emulation target cable and a tiny 2x7 connector. They are powered by a single 5 VDC power supply, and can be operated in stand-alone mode (using the included 68pin COP8CDR9 Null Target) or connected to your target system via a 2x7 header on your PCB. (Optional PLCC package adapters are available if you do not have a 2x7 header designed onto your target PCB.)

Utilizing a common User Interface for Windows, with integrated HLL/Source/Symbolic Debugger, the COP8FLASH emulators support fully transparent, real-time program execution up to the maximum microcontroller clock speed, with 32K of emulation memory on board, and increasing levels of trace and breakpoints.

  • EM - No Enclosure; No Trace; 16 Software Breaks.
  • DM - Enclosed; 32k Frames Non-Transparent Trace; 32k Software Breaks.
  • IM - Enclosed; 32k Frames Transparent Trace; Adjustable Triggers; 32k Software Breaks; 32k Hardware Breaks.

The User Interface supports HLL or Source / Symbolic Level Debug for:

  • National Semiconductor COP8 Assembler (COFF-format)
  • Byte Craft Ltd. COP8 C compiler (COD format)
  • IAR Systems COP8 C compiler (UBROFF-format).

On-line Help is available, with context sensitive, linked hypertext. Additionally, a PDF-format manual is part of the software. Top of Page

Features:

  • Very compact design with universal 2x7 emulation connection.
  • Supports all COP8FLASH Family devices with downloadable model file updates: No Probe Cards Required
  • Supported under three unique Development IDE's
  • Includes COP8 IDE with Assembler, Editor, Simulator, Debugger, Software demos, manuals, and complete technical information
  • Windows 3.11/95/98/2000/NT user interface via RS232
  • Device In-System Programming Capability
  • 32K Emulation Memory
  • Trace: EM = None; DM/IM = 32k Frames with Search.
  • Software Breaks: EM = 16; DM/IM = 32k.
  • Hardware Breaks: EM/DM = None; IM = 32k with pass counter.
  • Single line assemble/ disassemble; Source Window Displays
  • Target Processor is Undisturbed by Emulation
  • 2x7 Pin Connection to Target, with optional PLCC headers.
  • 110v/220v Power Supply
  • European CE Mark

Documentation, Accessories, and Related Links:

Software, User Notes, Errata:

Minimum Requirements:

  • PC with 386/486/Pentium
  • Win 32 OS
  • RS-232 serial port using a 16450 / 16550 UART
  • 7Mb disc space.
  • CD ROM drive.
  • Mouse

Box contains:

  • Fully Assembled PCB; non-enclosed(EM), or enclosed(DM/IM) (Dimensions: 4.3" (10,9cm) x 2.9" (7,4cm) x 0.5" (1,22cm)
  • Integrated target interface cable with 2x7 connector 
  • RS232 Cable for PC.
  • 68pin COP8CDR9 Null Target Board
  • COP8-NSDEV - Development CD with COP8 IDE, Assembler, Simulator, complete documentation, datasheets, and software demos.
  • Emulator Software for WINDOWS and PDF-format Manuals on 3.5" floppies
  • 110v and 220v Power Supplies (EM), or Universal Power Supply (DM,IM)