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AUTOSAR Timing Analysis with Vector TA Tool Suite and TASKING winIDEA IDE TASKING has maintained a very close and cooperative partnership for many years. A particularly fruitful area of cooperation is focused on creating solutions for AUTOSAR Timing Analysis. Numerous joint research and customer projects result in a user-friendly workflow for advanced timing analysis using the Vector TA Tool Suite, based on hardware trace recordings on Vector MICROSAR-based ECUs. The trace recordings are performed by the TASKING Read Article

winIDEA Debugging Features Accessible in NXP's S32 Design Studio Developing complex embedded systems requires robust tools that optimize the coding, debugging, and testing processes. winIDEA IDE is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) widely recognized for its comprehensive debugging and testing capabilities. It supports a wide range of microcontrollers and processors, offering features such as real-time data acquisition, advanced breakpoints, and multi-core debugging. NXP's S32 Design Studio (S32DS) is Read Article

winIDEA and AURIX™ Development Studio: The Best Debugging Duo for AURIX Developers Developing complex embedded systems requires robust tools that optimize the coding, debugging, and testing processes. winIDEA IDE is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) widely recognized for its comprehensive debugging and testing capabilities. It supports a wide range of microcontrollers and processors, offering features such as real-time data acquisition, advanced breakpoints, and multi-core debugging. Infineon’s AURIX™ Development Read Article

TASKING Academy: A Platform for Future Engineers Established in 2017 at TASKING Labs in Slovenia, TASKING Academy offers students from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and the Faculty of Computer and Information Science a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in their field. Interested students can apply through our website or during the annual JobFair and Career Week events organized by the faculties. The selection process begins with a review of the applicants' CVs, followed by Read Article

Advanced Parallel Tracing with Active Probe Parallel The new TASKING Active Probe Parallel offers a comprehensive solution for debugging a variety of microcontroller architectures. As the name suggests, Active Probe Parallel supports parallel tracing among all other Debugging and Tracing protocols. One of the key advantages of parallel trace is that multiple bits of data are transmitted simultaneously across multiple wires, which: Allows higher data throughput without requiring a very high clock Read Article

Getting Started with winIDEA IDE Embark on a journey with winIDEA, the cornerstone of the TASKING integrated software development environment. This powerful tool, essential for embedded development engineers, offers invaluable insights and is readily available on both Windows and Linux platforms. Creating a workspace the same on both platforms, and it’s a breeze. Our comprehensive Getting started Tutorials, featuring graphical presentations and videos, guide you through every Watch Video

Explore the updated icons of winIDEA winIDEA is the cornerstone of the TASKING integrated software development environment. Continuously refined, this tool has been delivering essential insights to embedded development engineers, catering to both occasional users and power developers alike. Besides efficient breakpoint management, data visualization, streamlined workflow, from example projects for easy initiation to automation capabilities through scripting, and many other features Read Article

Development board MOUSE for the younger generations of embedded engineers MOUSE or MiŠKO (Slovenian: MIkrokrmilniški Študentski KOmplet) is a development board originally introduced by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to bring embedded hardware and software closer to students. The first MOUSE was created in 2011 based on Microchip ATmega324 microcontroller. It features a USB-A connector, USB-UART converter, a two-line alphanumeric LCD screen, and other simple peripherals. Students were not Read Article

Leveraging User Configuration Blocks (UCBs) in Infineon Aurix TC3xx and TC4x devices: A Guide to UCB Sets and Smart UCB Configuration with TASKING winIDEA In the world of Infineon Aurix microcontrollers, User Configuration Blocks (UCBs) stand as indispensable repositories housing critical settings and configurations that dictate the behavior and functionality of System-on-Chip (SoC) features. Understanding and effectively utilizing UCBs are paramount for engineers and developers aiming to harness the full potential of Infineon Aurix TC3xx and TC4x devices. What are UCBs and why are they important Read Article

On-the-fly winIDEA Configuration for Evaluation Boards and Emulation Adapters Imagine having a feature that automatically presets detailed CPU settings for different Evaluation Boards and Emulation Adapters in winIDEA? Enter the world of Target Board Preset Configuration - a wizardly solution that automates the process of setting up CPU parameters for various target boards and emulation adapters. Understanding Target Board Preset Configuration Each Evaluation Board and Emulation Adapter comes with its own unique Read Article

Start tracing with TASKING Compact Emulation Adapters In the realm of embedded systems development, having access to program and data trace is crucial. It's the key to gaining deep insights into your microcontroller's activities during development and testing. However, not all target devices come equipped with trace capabilities, which is where TASKING Emulation Adapters come into play. When is an Emulation Adapter needed? Before we dive into the specifics of Compact Emulation Adapters, let us Read Article

Enhancing Visual Studio Code Development with TASKING winIDEA Debug Extension In recent years, Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has emerged as one of the most popular integrated development environments (IDEs). However, for developers working on embedded systems or requiring advanced debugging capabilities, the transition to VS Code may have posed some challenges. Enter the TASKING winIDEA Debug Extension, a powerful tool that smoothly integrates the best features of winIDEA and BlueBox tools with the familiar VS Code Watch Video

Exploring the power and versatility of mDIO port on the BlueBox Hardware In embedded systems development, having versatile tools and features at your disposal can make a significant difference in the efficiency and effectiveness of your work. One such feature is the mDIO (mini digital input-output) on the BlueBox Hardware, specifically the iC7mini BlueBox and specific Active Probes. In this blog post, we delve into the mDIO functionalities, use cases, and explore its capabilities and applications. mDIO port Read Article

Your IDE, Your Way: winIDEA, Visual Studio Code, and Eclipse In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, having the right Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is crucial for efficiency and productivity. Today, we'll explore the trio of IDEs offered by our platform, with a special emphasis on winIDEA, our flagship IDE. Additionally, we'll delve into the advantages of integrating with Visual Studio Code and Eclipse, demonstrating the versatility and power these tools bring to the development Read Article

本文章现已有中文版供阅读车辆 ECU 开发：功能安全硬件调试功能安全测试在车辆 ECU 的开发过程中发挥着重要作用。不同阶段的测试有助于开发人员确保产品符合 ASIL 标准。硬件调试在其中扮演什么角色？综述。 Armin Stingl 著越来越多的电子控制单元（ECU）被应用到现代汽车中。这些嵌入式系统提供各种功能，从基本驾驶功能和安全措施到舒适和娱乐功能。根据功能的不同，ECU 中的故障会对乘客安全产生不同的影响。因此，ECU 按照不同的汽车安全完整性级别 (ASIL) 进行分类。例如：电动转向的 ECU 显然对安全性有很大影响，因为转向失灵可能导致乘客严重受伤甚至死亡。因此，该 ECU 被归类为 ASIL-D，即最高级别的安全要求。在开发具有这种 ASIL 分类的 ECU 时，必须从一开始就考虑到安全性。根据 ASIL-D，开发过程必须符合 ISO26262 标准规定的要求。因此，整个软件设计应遵循适当的开发方法。所使用的工具可能需要经过鉴定，以证明其适用于这一目的。然后 Read Article

Start development and initial integration work with virtual hardware Before a real target hardware is available, it makes sense to start development and initial integration work with virtual hardware. The increasing complexity of embedded software in general, time-to-market, and the early setup of test automation justify the use of such virtual hardware also called Virtual Target or Virtual Prototype. The TASKING winIDEA IDE for Synopsys VDK (Virtual Development Kit) and Synopsys Silver use the same front-end and Read Article

Vehicle ECU development: Hardware debugging for functional safety Tests regarding functional safety play an important role in the development of vehicle ECUs. Tests at various stages help the developer to ensure conformity with ASIL standards. What role does hardware debugging play here? An overview. By Armin Stingl An increasing number of electronic control units (ECUs) are distributed in modern vehicles. These embedded systems provide various functions, from basic driving functions and safety measures to Read Article