Using The Emulation Probe With A Debugger - Agilent Technologies E5900B User Manual

Using the Emulation Probe with a Debugger

Several prominent companies design and sell state-of-the-art source
debuggers that work with Agilent emulation modules and emulation probes.
Benefits of using a debugger
The debugger will enable you to control the execution of your processor from
the familiar environment of your debugger. Using a debugger lets you step
through your code at the source-code level.
With a debugger connection, you can set breakpoints, single-step through
source code, examine variables, and modify source code variables from the
debugger interface. The debugger can also be used to download executable
code to your target system.
Using a debugger to connect to the emulation probe allows the entire design
team to have a consistent interface from software development to hardware/
software integration.
Debugger interfaces must be ordered directly from the debugger vendor.
Compatibility with other logic analysis system tools
You can use your logic analysis system to collect and analyze trace data while
you use your debugger. You can use a web browser to display the logic
analyzer windows right next to your debugger.
Minimum requirements
To use a debugger with the emulation probe, you will need:
• A debugger which is compatible with the emulation probe
• A LAN connection to the PC or workstation that is running the debugger
See Chapter 4, "Connecting the Emulation Probe to a LAN," beginning on
page 37.
• A web browser or X windows or an X terminal emulator, such as Reflection
X on a PC. This is required only if you wish to have the logic analysis
system user interface displayed on your PC or workstation screen, along
with the debugger.
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