Introduction; Features - Segger J-Link Series User Manual

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8.1

Introduction

Remote Debug Interface (RDI) is an Application Programming Interface (API) that
defines a standard set of data structures and functions that abstract hardware for
debugging purposes. J-Link RDI mainly consists of a DLL designed for ARM cores to
be used with any RDI compliant debugger. The J-Link DLL feature flash download and
flash breakpoints can also be used with J-Link RDI.
8.1.1

Features

• Can be used with every RDI compliant debugger
• Easy to use
• Flash download feature of J-Link DLL can be used
• Flash breakpoints feature of J-Link DLL can be used.
• Instruction set simulation (improves debugging performance)
J-Link / J-Trace (UM08001)
CHAPTER 8
Host (PC)
RDI compliant
Debugger
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J-Link RDI DLL
J-Link
ARM
Data
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File
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USB
JTAG
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RDI