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TASKING VX-toolset for ARM® v2.0

The TASKING VX-toolset for ARM® brings to developers the power of Altium’s sophisticated, next-generation Viper C compiler technology framework, allowing them to take full advantage of the highly-popular ARM architecture. With its Viper technology, the TASKING VX-toolset for ARM is able to generate code with the level of execution speed and code density needed for tomorrow’s automotive, industrial and telematics applications. The ARM compiler features up-to-date functionalities such as MISRA C code checking, profiling through code instrumentation and run-time error checking capabilities. TASKING VX-toolset for ARM consists of:

  • EDE, the Embedded Development Environment
  • ISO C++ compiler, scalable to EC++
  • C compiler, supporting ARM and Thumb®
  • Assembler with macro-preprocessor
  • C/C++ libraries, run-time libraries, floating-point libraries
  • Linker and locator
  • CrossView Pro™ debugger with two execution environments
    • Simulator
    • OCDS debugging over JTAG*

* Product planned, call for availability

For an overview on all features in the ARM C compiler package, read the Datasheet and Release Note.

NEW: Cost attractive bundle for Cortex™-M1 and Cortex™-M3 application development.

The ARM VX-toolset overview

EDE: Embedded software Development Environment
  • Powerful, language sensitive editor
  • Integrates the ARM compilers, assemblers, linker/locator and debugger into one environment
  • Full project management, automatic make file generation
  • Advanced editing features, such as ChromaCoding, CodeSense, CodeFolio, Tags Browsing
  • Intuitive EDE menu structure
    • Easy selection and configuration of ARM processor
    • Fast access to the configuration of the tools
  • Includes many sample projects to get you started

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C/C++ optimizing ARM compilers
  • Based on Altium's next generation Viper compiler technology "Viper eXperience"
  • ISO C'99 and ISO C++ 14882-1998 compliant
  • ARM ABI compliant
  • Generates code for ARM or Thumb Mode; ARM code and Thumb code can be mixed in the source code
  • Big-Endian and Little-Endian byte order supported
  • Scalable C++ conform Embedded C++
  • MISRA C enhanced code-checking conform the MISRA-C:1998 and MISRA-C:2004 guidelines
  • Total number of 122 supported MISRA C code checking rules
  • A wealth of Embedded/DSP/ARM language extensions
  • Advanced optimization technologies including PRE, SIMD and software pipelining
  • Built-in extensions to improve application code efficiency and stability:
    • Run-time error checking
    • Code profiling through code instrumentation
    • Syntax and semantic checks
  • Standard C, C++ and ANSI/IEEE-754 floating-point libraries
  • Supports Vector Floating Point (VFP) coprocessor

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ARM macro assembler, powerful linker/locator
  • ARM core assembler
  • Versatile linker/locator script language
  • Powerful data/code overlaying facilities
  • Data/code section allocation
  • Automatic and user-specified allocation in target memory
  • Linker able to generate code to enable ARM-Thumb interworking
  • Industry standard ELF/Dwarf 2.0 output formats

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CrossView Pro source code level ARM debugger
  • Easy, intuitive source level debugging in C++, C or Assembly
  • Two execution environments:
    • ARM instruction set simulator
    • On-Chip Debug Support (OCDS) target debugging
  • Plug-and-play support for various ARM evaluation boards in OCDS debugger
  • Powerful conditional/complex breakpoints
  • Program performance analysis through
    • Code coverage
    • Profiling
    • Programmable graphical data analysis
  • Inherent RTOS-aware debugging support and OSEK ORTI support included

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Supported ARM processors

ARM7EJ-S™ ARM710T™ ARM720T™ ARM7TDMI® ARM7TDMI-S™ ARM9TDMI® ARM920T™
ARM922T™ ARM940T™ ARM926EJ-S™ ARM946E-S™ ARM966E-S™ ARM968E-S™ ARM10TDMI™
ARM1020E™ ARM1022E™ ARM1026EJ-S™ Cortex™-M1 Cortex™-M3  
StrongARM® StrongARM110 StrongARM1100 XScale®    

Supported ARM microcontroller derivatives

Derivatives with full Special Function Register support:

NXP (Philips Semiconductors)
Samsung
STMicroelectronics

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Derivatives with support on ARM core level:

ABOV Semiconductor Intel
Actel Freescale
Analog Devices OKI
Atmel Texas Instruments
Cirrus Logic

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Third-party tools supporting the TASKING ARM C compiler

For more detailed information on third-party tools support for the TASKING VX-toolset for ARM, take a look at the Third-Party Product Guide.

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Purchasing the TASKING VX-toolset for ARM

To purchase a TASKING compiler license contact your local Altium Sales & Support Center, Reseller or order online.

Ordering codes
07-200-101-002: EDE/Editor, C compiler, assembler, linker/locator, CrossView Pro instruction set simulator
07-200-101-012: EDE/Editor, C/C++/EC++ compilers, assembler, linker/locator, CrossView Pro instruction set simulator
07-200-101-024: EDE/Editor, C/C++/EC++ compilers, assembler, linker/locator, CrossView Pro instruction set simulator and OCDS/JTAG debugger*
07-200-103-002: Cost attractive bundle for Cortex-M1 and Cortex-M3 based applications: EDE/Editor, C compiler, assembler, linker/locator, CrossView Pro instruction set simulator

*Product planned, call for availability.

The ARM VX-toolset is available on PC/Windows and Sun/Solaris platforms; other platforms (including PC/Linux) on request.

Interested in our free demo C compiler for the ARM? Download or order the fully working trial version.