VDK for ARC HS38 Processor

The VDK for Synopsys ARC® HS Processors is a software development kit that uses a virtual prototype of an ARC HS38 processor-based system. It includes a reference virtual prototype with a single-, dual- or quad-core ARC HS38 and system peripherals, a pre-built Linux image, integration support for ARC MetaWare and GDB Debuggers, and includes sample Linux applications. The VDK is included as part of the ARC nSIM Pro Instruction Set Simulator.

• Software development tools for system-level debug and analysis software development tools provide higher visibility and controllability on execution
• Scripting interface enables test scenario execution, error injection and customizable developer interface
• Synchronized debugger integration support, including MetaWare Debugger, GDB and Lauterbach TRACE32 Debugger

• Reference ARC HS38 processor-based virtual prototype featuring up to dual-core ARC HS38x2
• Complete set of peripherals including Ethernet, USB and UART
• I/O models for connection to external applications including simulation tools and VDK tools
• Models are adaptable and extendable using Synopsys Virtualizer™ tool set and CoStart services

ARC HS38 VDK Block Diagram

• Broad use- case support including software development, system integration and testing
• Good out-of-the-box experience for Linux development
• Start development early, ahead of silicon availability
• Higher development productivity, identify and resolve software issues in days rather than weeks
• Easy to deploy to worldwide development teams and for regression tests
• Included with the ARC nSIM Pro Instruction- Set Simulator
• Single installer with 64-bit host support