Analog Devices announced a development tool discount program that offers “bundles” of their robust VisualDSP++ Integrated Development and Debugging Environment (IDDE) and emulators at significant discounts. The low priced development tool bundles are available through authorized worldwide Analog Devices’ distributors from March 1, 2010 through May 28, 2010.

The discount program includes two separate purchase options: Bundle option one includes VisualDSP++ and the new low cost JTAG emulator for $995 (a 73% price reduction) and bundle option two which includes VisualDSP++ plus the High Performance USB Emulator for $1995 (a 74% price reduction).

VisualDSP ++ Integrated Development Environment

Analog Devices’ VisualDSP++ integrated development and debug environment integrates a graphical user interface and code generation and debugging tools, enabling programmers to move between editing, building, debugging and deployment of new products. It allows developers to efficiently manage the full development cycle with a single interface.

USB-based Emulator

Analog Devices’ High Performance USB-based emulator (ADZS-HPUSB-ICE) with up to 1.7 MB/sec download speed provides a portable, non-intrusive, target-based debugging solution. The HP USB-based emulator also supports the Background Telemetry Channel (BTC), a non-intrusive method for exchanging data between the host and target application without affecting the target system's real-time characteristics.

Blackfin JTAG Emulator

The ADZS-ICE-100B Blackfin emulator performs a wide range of functions, including single-step and full-speed execution with predefined breakpoints, and viewing and/or altering of register and memory contents. The ADZS-ICE-100B emulator enables users to communicate with Blackfin processors using a high speed USB 2.0 port on the host PC. Applications and data can rapidly be tested and transferred between the emulator and the VisualDSP++.