3.2.2 Compile and Debug

Microchip's SoftConsole is a free Eclipse-based IDE that enables the rapid production of C and C++ executables for Microchip FPGA and cSoCs using Cortex-M3, Cortex-M1 and Core8051s. For SmartFusion support, SoftConsole includes the GNU C/C++ compiler and GDB debugger. Additional examples can be found on the SoftConsole page:

• Using UART with SmartFusion: SoftConsole Standalone Flow Tutorial
  • Design Files
• Displaying POT Level with LEDs: Libero SoC and SoftConsole Flow Tutorial for SmartFusion
  • Design Files

IAR Embedded Workbench^® for ARM/Cortex is an integrated development environment for building and debugging embedded ARM applications using assembler, C and C++. It includes a project manager, editor, build and debugger tools with support for RTOS-aware debugging on hardware or in a simulator.

• Designing SmartFusion cSoC with IAR Systems
• IAR Embedded Workbench IDE User Guide for ARM
• Download Evaluation or Kickstart version of IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM

Keil's Microcontroller Development Kit comes in two editions: MDK-ARM and MDK Basic. Both editions feature μVision^®, the ARM Compiler, MicroLib, and RTX, but the MDK Basic edition is limited to 256K so that small applications are more affordable.

• Designing SmartFusion cSoC with Keil
• Using Keil μVision and Microsemi SmartFusion cSoC
  • Programming file for use with this tutorial
• Keil Microcontroller Development Kit for ARM Product Manuals
• Download Evaluation version of Keil MDK-ARM