Windows-based development tool helps developers cut time-to-market

A new fully integrated programming environment from Go DSP Corporation will bring Windows-based development to TI digital signal processors. The Go DSP Code Composer highlights a first for DSP debugging and code development environments, providing the only software development environment with a graphical user interface (GUI). Code Composer Version 1.5 offers a comprehensive development environment for TI's single or multiple TMS320 fixed- and floating-point DSPs. The software brings together high-and low-level DSP debuggers, signal probes and scopes, profiling and full compatibility with TI's own development tools and user customization features in a fully integrated Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 environment.

"Code Composer Version 1.5 is another step forward for TI and TI's customers," said Jim Larimer, TI fixed-point DSP business manager. "We believe that Code Composer's new capabilities will speed up development time and help DSP developers create new applications cost-effectively."

Code Composer's advanced features

Software oscilloscopes and signal analyzers that enable developers to use probe points typically used only in hardware design
Interactive profiling that allows users to profile and develop code at the same time within the Code Composer environment
C-interpretive Go DSP Extension Language (GEL) allows developers to extend or customize Code Composer by adding further debugging features or GUI control of applications
Full multiprocessing support
DSP project management
Incremental compiling for building programs in sections
Seamless background compiling with TI's tools
Animated run to enhance working with programs at a functional level
Interactive profiling to profile code during debugging
Advanced program control to help move through code efficiently
Integrated professional editor with dynamic color syntax highlighting
Context-sensitive on-line help

TI is the world's leading supplier of DSPs, according to industry analyst Forward Concepts, and provides comprehensive digital signal processing solutions, such as the Code Composer tool, to meet its customers' system solution needs.

"This version of Code Composer leapfrogs a generation in DSP development environments," said Greg Da Silva, president for Go DSP. "The software offers features and productivity gains that until now were found only in mainstream development environments. Code Composer 1.5 is already helping to reduce time-to-market for TMS320 DSP developers."

Code Composer supports the TMS320C3x, 'C4x and 'C5x families of TI DSPs. Go DSP also plans support for the 'C2xx and 'C54x families. Code Composer is available now from TI authorized distributors and Go DSP at (800) 440-2728, (416) 214-1919 or godsp@io.org.

Code Composer Version 1.5: $2,000 SRP

February 1996, vol. 13, no. 1

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