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    Target hardware debugging involves using a cross debugger on a computer to communicate with and debug software running on an embedded target processor. The computer and target processor communicate through a dedicated interface like JTAG. This allows debugging of the target processor from the computer. A cross compiler is also used to compile the code on the computer but for the target processor. Target hardware simulators can be used to test circuits and software before building the physical hardware.

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    Target hardware debugging involves using a cross debugger on a computer to communicate with and debug software running on an embedded target processor. The computer and target processor communicate through a dedicated interface like JTAG. This allows debugging of the target processor from the computer. A cross compiler is also used to compile the code on the computer but for the target processor. Target hardware simulators can be used to test circuits and software before building the physical hardware.

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    Target hardware debugging involves using a cross debugger on a computer to communicate with and debug software running on an embedded target processor. The computer and target processor communicate through a dedicated interface like JTAG. This allows debugging of the target processor from the computer. A cross compiler is also used to compile the code on the computer but for the target processor. Target hardware simulators can be used to test circuits and software before building the physical hardware.

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    TARGET HARDWARE DEBUGGING

    TARGET HARDWARE DEBUGGING


    If you were to debug software running on a computer, you could
    compile and debug on that computer.
    The system would have enough resources to run the program and
    support debugging it at the same time.
    In fact, the hardware wouldnt know you were debugging an
    application, as it is all done in software.
    Embedded systems arent like that.
    In addition to a cross compiler, youll need a cross debugger.
    The debugger sits on your computer and communicates with the
    target processor through special processor interface as illustrated in
    figure.

    computer and target processor

    computer and target processor

    The interface is dedicated to letting someone else eavesdrop on the


    processor as it works.
    This interface is often called JTAG whether it actually implements that
    widespread standard or not.
    Debugging:
    Debugging is a methodical process of finding and reducing the
    number of bugs, or defect in a program .

    Example of Target Hardware for PIC


    microcontrollers

    Target Hardware for PIC


    microcontrollers
    To develop hardware for a projects and innovation products, a hardware simulator is
    likely to be extremely used.
    Before hard wiring and soldering a circuit, if it is possible to test the circuit and
    confirm that it works as per expectations a lot effort can be saved.
    There are some such simulators is common use, where the hardware of important
    MCUs are available into which the required program and be written and tested for the
    correctness of the hardware connections and the associated software.
    PROTEUS VSM:
    one such tool commonly used in the academic environment is the proteus VSM which
    is a design suite which offer the idea of virtual modeling of MCU-based circuitry
    with important external peripherals like LEDs,LCDs.etc.
    With such a tool, testing of the circuit can be started as soon as the schematic is ready,
    and once the software is also ready, the complete setup can be tested and verified.
    Once this is conformed to be working correctly,PCB design can be started.

    cross compiler

    Cross compiler

    A compiler converts source code(C/C++ language) into machine


    instruction(i.e Hex code).
    MPLAB C Compiler is a cross-complier that run on a PC and produces
    code that can be executed by the microchip PIC18XXXX family of
    microcontroller.
    Like an assembler, the MPLAB C complier translates humanunderstandable statements into ones and zeros for the microcontroller to
    execute.
    Unlike an assembler ,the complier does not do a one-to-one translation of
    machine mnemonics into machine code.
    MPLAB C takes standard C statements, such as if(x==y) and
    temp=0x27,and converts them into PIC18XXXX machine code.

    Standard Communication Hardware

    Standard Communication Hardware


    The standard communication is the main interface to
    target processor.
    It contain the connections to the high
    voltage(VPP),VDD sense lines, and clock and data
    connections required for programming and
    connecting with the target devices.
    The VPP high voltage line can produce a variable
    voltage that can swing from 1.8 to 14 volts to satisfy
    the voltage requirements for the specific emulation
    processor.

    Modular cable and connector

    Modular cable and connector


    For standard communications, a modulator
    cable connects the debugger and the target
    application.
    The specifications for this cable and its
    connectors .

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