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STVD7, STVP7, ST7ASMST7 Toolset - Complete, Free Development Software

Package for Developing ST7 Applications

The ST7 Toolset is a free software package thatcontains everything you need to developapplications for the full range of ST7microcontrollers. The toolset includes:

■ ST7 Visual Develop (STVD7) integrated development environment for developing, debugging and fine-tuning ST7 applications

■ ST7 Visual Programmer (STVP7) software for programming your ST7

■ ST7 Assembler Linker (ST7ASM) toolset for outputting ST7 executables from your application source files in Assembly language

The ST7 Toolset also fully integrates the CosmicC Compiler. You can obtain a free version of thisST7 C compiler that outputs executables up to16K at www.cosmic-software.com.

ArchitectureSTVD7 – the STMicroelectronics integrateddevelopment environment provides a completerange of features to help you develop yourapplication from start to finish from a single, easy-to-use graphical interface. It includes:

■ An application build interface to control your C compiler or assembly toolset using simple GUI-based controls

■ Simulator with simulation plotter

■ High-level debugger that supports a complete range of features for debugging tools ranging from in-circuit debuggers to high-end emulation systems

■ Programming interface that provides basic programming features and supports the full range of ST7 programming tools

STVP7 – this dedicated programming softwareprovides advanced controls for reading andprogramming your microcontroller’s Flashmemory and supports the full range of ST7programming tools and ST7 microcontrollers.

ST7ASM – the ST assembler and linker that allowyou to process your assembly source code andoutput executables for your ST7.

Supported Hardware Development Tools – theST7 Toolset supports a complete range ofhardware develoment tools.

Debug your application with:

■ High-end ST7-EMU3 series emulators

■ Low-cost ST7-DVP3 series emulators

■ Raisonance RLink in-circuit debugger and programmer

■ As well as earlier EMU2, DVP and DVP2 emulators

Program your application to your ST7 with:

■ ST7 Flash STICK in-circuit programmer

■ ST7-EPB series programmers

■ Raisonance RLink in-circuit debugger and programmer

■ ST7-EMU3 and ST7-DVP3 series emulators

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Key FeaturesST7 Visual Develop (STVD7)

Build Interface provides seamless integration ofyour C Compiler/Assembler, allowing you toconveniently build and rebuild you applicationwithout leaving STVD7.

Easy-to-use graphical controls facilitate control ofevery aspect of building your application includingmemory model selection, output type, optimization,code placement and more.

In addition to the range of standard debugging features such as application run controls (run, stop,stepping, run to cursor...), instruction breakpoints, stack display, disassembled code display, etc., STVD7provides a range of advanced features for emulation and in-circuit debugging.

For In-Circuit Debugging (ICD) with RLink in-circuit debugger/programmer, ST7-DVP3 or ST7-EMU3series emulators, features include Hardware breakpoints that can be combined to generate advancedbreakpoints (includes break on: read/write access, data value at address, stack write and Opcode fetch)and unlimited software breakpoints.

STVD7 also includes Advanced debug featuresfor a full range of emulators such as the ST7-DVP3and ST7-EMU3 series. Features include:

■ Trace with time stamp (for EMU3 - 256K records, DVP3 - 512 records)

■ Advanced breakpoints to control application execution, trace recording and output signals

■ Non-intrusive read/write of variables during application execution (for EMU3)

■ Application performance analysis (for EMU3)

■ Hardware test feature for emulator troubleshooting (for DVP3)

The ST7 Simulator simulates a wide range of ST7and their peripherals, allowing you to startdeveloping and debugging an application withoutinvesting in expensive hardware. Features include:

■ Input Stimulator that allows you to simulate signal inputs on ST7 pins as if it were connected to application hardware

■ Simulation Plotter that provides a graphical display signals and variables, which can be exported and imported for comparison with later simulations

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For more information...The most recent version of the ST7 Toolset and all documentation are available for free download atwww.st.com/mcu.

For more information about the ST7 Toolset features, supported hardware tools and recent releases, youcan refer to the following documents:

AN978 STVD7 Key Features – An overview of STVD7’s key features for the supported hardwaredevelopment tools.

STVD7 Release Notes – A complete listing of supported ST7 microcontrollers, debugging tools andchanges in the latest release.

STVP7 Release Notes – A complete listing of supported ST7 microcontrollers, programming tools andchanges in the latest release.

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STVD7’s integrated programming interface (based on STVP7) also provides quick access to commonlyused programming features, so that you can rapidly program your application to your ST7 during yourdevelopment cycle, without leaving STVD7.

ST7 Visual Programmer (STVP7)

With STVP7, you can read, program and verify theprogram memory, data EEPROM and the optionbytes of ST7 microcontrollers via a full range ofdevelopment and dedicated programming tools.STVP7 features include:

■ Project environment for saving your configuration from one programming session to another and automating sequences of programming commands

■ Graphical control of each bit of your ST7’s option bytes

■ Support of Motorola S19 and Intel HEX formats

■ Erasing and programming of ST7 Flash memory

■ Viewing and verification of memory content

ST7 Assembler Linker (STASM)

The free ST7 Assembler Linker allows you to generate application executables in S19 and HEX formatsfrom your application source files that are written in assembly language for ST7. Like supported Ctoolsets, the ST7 Assembler Linker is fully integrated into the STVD7 build interface to improve controland facilitate the generation of your application executable.

Date Revision Changes

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