Press Release

13 Mar 2002

Keil Supports Philips ARM7-Based Embedded Architecture

Plano, TX: Keil Software, the leader in 8-bit 8051 software development tools, today announced support for the Philips ARM7-based embedded controller architecture with µVision2 IDE. The Keil µVision IDE (currently supporting various 8-bit and 16-bit devices) will incorporate an assembler, compiler, and debugger for Philips 32/16-bit architecture. Keil's µVision2 IDE will offer existing 8-bit developers a rapid migration path to the higher performance capabilities of Philips ARM7-based embedded controller architecture.

"Keil Software recognizes the significance of an ARM7-based embedded controller from Philips and we are very pleased to be among the first to introduce software development tools for quick entry into an exciting new market," said Reinhard Keil, president of Keil Software. "Our successful history of support for Philips leading family of 8051 products gives us a strong base in expanding our work with Philips' products."

"Keil Software's announcement to create tools for our new ARM7-based embedded controller is extremely beneficial to our customers who are eager to implement the new design," said Eric McLeod, vice president and general manager, Microcontroller Business Line in the semiconductors division of Philips. "Philips and Keil Software have an excellent track record on 8051 projects that helped to give Philips the number one position in that market."

Customers already familiar with Keil's µVision IDE and Debugger can easily begin new designs or upgrade existing projects to Philips ARM7-based embedded controllers architecture. All features of µVision2 will be included in the ARM7 release and both the ARM7 and GNU compilers will initially be supported.

Benefits of the ARM7 tools include:

• The µVision IDE offers streamlined project configuration. Simply select your target from the Device Database™ and all compiler, assembler, linker, and debugger settings are set automatically.
• Robust project management allows you to create multiple target files from a single project. Create a target for simulation, one for target debugging, and another for production.
• The integrated make facility helps you build projects in record time. Interactive error correction makes it easy to locate and correct syntax errors in your source code.
• High-speed CPU and on-chip peripheral simulation let you debug and test software when target hardware is unavailable.
• Dialog boxes for all on-chip peripherals allow you to view and change chip settings while debugging your application.
• An in-circuit debugging target hardware interface is provided using the Keil USB-JTAG link.
• Keil Software's ARM7 tool chain will be available in the fourth quarter of 2002.

About Keil Software

Keil Software is the leading vendor for 8051 development tools. Since its market introduction in 1988, the Keil Software C51 Compiler has become the de facto industry standard C compiler for the 8051 microcontroller family. No other 8051 compiler generates more efficient code for embedded applications. Keil Software works with approximately 60 distributors worldwide and is represented in more than 30 countries. All major emulator vendors support the Keil development tools. Keil Software makes C compilers, macro assemblers, real-time kernels, debuggers, simulators, integrated programming environments, and evaluation boards for the 8051 microcontroller family. Complete product information and technical details may be found on the web at www.keil.com.

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