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Blackhawk Introduces Remote Emulation Server for DSP Development

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Blackhawk, a leader in digital signal processor (DSP) hardware and software development tools, has announced the development of a remote client and server package that allows XDS560-class JTAG Emulators to be accessed over a local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), or wireless network. This innovation enables developers to share and collaborate on DSP development projects among multiple engineering staff, reducing the need to purchase multiple emulators and increasing productivity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Blackhawk Remote Emulation Server software operates transparently with Texas Instruments (TI) Code Composer Studio (CCStudio) Integrated Development Environment, allowing developers to access target hardware across a network and from computers that do not support USB.
  • The package supports 10/100-Mbit Ethernet and wireless 802.11b/802.11g, providing the most flexible and portable method to share and collaborate DSP development projects among multiple engineering staff.
  • The Blackhawk Remote Emulation Server has a list price of $995 and is available through the company's reseller network.
  • The solution is compatible with TI's Code Composer Studio 2.1 and above, adding greater flexibility and usefulness for developers.
  • The package is also compatible with all of Blackhawk's USB and PCI Emulators, as well as the Texas Instruments XDS560 PCI Emulator.

Statistics:

  • The Blackhawk Remote Emulation Server software operates at a price significantly lower than dedicated Ethernet solutions currently on the market.
  • The solution reduces the need to purchase multiple JTAG emulators, allowing developers to collaborate and share resources more efficiently.
  • The Blackhawk Remote Emulation Server is compatible with Windows(R) 2000 and XP operating systems.

Sources:

  • Blackhawk, a division of EWA Technologies, Inc., provides hardware and software for the rapid development of DSP-based applications for a wide variety of vertical markets.
  • "Blackhawk continues to innovate by introducing new, value-added enhancements to its product offerings," said Brian Nix, president, EWA Technologies, Inc.
  • "Our customers have been asking for ways to easily share hardware resources within their development teams, even when the teams aren't physically in the same location," said Lori Vidra, eXpressDSP foundation tools marketing manager, TI.
  • The Blackhawk Remote Emulation Server is compatible with Texas Instruments' Code Composer Studio (CCStudio) 2.1 and above.

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