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Chandler, Arizona, February 1, 2003
MetaLink Corporation has introduced support
for the AT89C5131 device from Atmel. The 8-bit AT89C5131 MCU is based on
the 80C51 core architecture, has 32K bytes of Flash memory along with a
USB module, an SPI interface and a 5 channel PCA. Support for the
AT89C5131 device will be provided by the MetaICE-XF family of emulators at
$2200. MetaLink is now accepting orders. Delivery is one week ARO.
The MetaICE-XF is state of the art in 8051
emulator design with its combination of a small footprint, high speed and
attractive features for a modest cost, providing a great value. The
MetaICE-XF is one of the smallest full-featured emulators on the market,
measuring just 3.3" (8,4 cm) by 3.0" (7,6 cm). The emulator includes
the following standard features:
- 256
KB Code Memory / 256 KB External Data Memory
- 256
K Hardware Breakpoints
- 64
K Frames of Trace Memory with Time Stamp
- SFR
Write Data in Trace Memory
- Monitored
SFR's (SP, IE, DPTR) in Trace Memory
- Bank
Switching
The SFR Write Data and Monitored SFR's
trace features are unique to MetaLink emulators, though other emulator
manufacturers may advertise similar features. The real-time nature of
these features is what distinguishes the MetaICE-XF from other emulators.
MetaLink can provide these features without stopping the processor, where
other emulators may do this by using a succession of steps, stopping
emulation at each step.
The SFR Write Data trace feature means that
each direct data write to an SFR (Special Function Register) is captured
in the trace memory. The Monitored SFR's trace feature means that the
value of SP, IE and DPTR is captured in the trace memory. These features
allow a designer to track the status of these critical registers.
Data sheets and price lists are available
by contacting MetaLink Corporation at:
About MetaLink
MetaLink Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-quality,
high-performance, cost-effective in-circuit emulators and other
development tools for embedded control designs. Founded in 1984, the
company has many significant achievements in in-circuit emulator
technology, including the invention and widespread adaptation of Enhanced
Hooks, a patented technology that eliminated the need for bond-out chips
for most 8051 chips. Enhanced Hooks has been licensed to Analog Devices,
Atmel, Dallas, Hynix, Infineon, Philips and SST. Enhanced
Hooks has also been licensed by most other 8051 emulator companies in
order to produce their own 8051 emulators. |
