The MetaICE-XF is one of the smallest full-featured emulators on the market, measuring just 3.3" (8,5 cm) by 3.0" (7,7 cm) and depending on the supported device, the emulator can run at speeds of up to 66 MHz. The MetaICE-XF is available now starting at just $1500 (U.S. list). 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.

The initial device supported on the MetaICE-XF is the Atmel T89C51RD2. The T89C51RD2 is a super-set chip that can also be used to support the Atmel and Philips RD2, RC2, RB2 and RA2, the Philips RD+, RC+, RB+ and RA+, the FC, FB and FA, and other devices such as the standard 8031, 8032, 8051 and 8052. MetaLink is now accepting orders. Delivery is one week ARO.

Data sheets, price lists and demonstration programs are available by contacting MetaLink Corporation at: