Lauterbach Debug and Trace Now Available for Synopsys RISC-V ARC-V Processor IP

Support for the full range of RISC-V Synopsys ARC-V processors has been significantly enhanced with the integration of TRACE32® tools. This includes the high-performance 64-bit RPX, real-time 32-bit RHX, and ultra-low power 32-bit RMX series. The collaboration between Synopsys and Lauterbach has resulted in a powerful combination that offers advanced debugging and tracing capabilities for developers working on ARC-V IP projects.

The TRACE32® tools comprise the universal PowerView debug and trace software along with debug and trace accelerator modules. Lauterbach's PowerDebug modules are known for their fast download speeds and short response times, making debugging and test automation more efficient. Additionally, the PowerTrace real-time trace modules provide comprehensive insight into the activities of CPUs and other cores in an embedded system without impacting real-time performance. This trace analysis feature, including code coverage measurements, can significantly expedite the time-to-market for embedded designs.

One of the standout features of TRACE32® is its ability to facilitate simultaneous debugging and tracing of the CPU and other cores within a System on Chip (SoC). This unique capability covers the entire system, regardless of whether it is SMP, AMP, or iAMP. Lauterbach's innovative iAMP debug and trace technology enables the debugging of multicore systems with identical CPU instruction sets through a single TRACE32® PowerView GUI, streamlining the development process for complex architectures.

The close collaboration between Synopsys and Lauterbach engineering teams has ensured seamless integration of TRACE32 support for ARC-V IP. This means that semiconductor suppliers incorporating ARC-V cores in their chips, as well as their customers developing embedded applications, can leverage the familiar TRACE32® GUI and user experience for debugging and tracing. Lauterbach's involvement in defining debug and trace standards for RISC-V-based CPUs through the RISC-V Foundation working groups underscores their commitment to advancing industry standards.

“Synopsys' ARC-V processor IP is poised to make a significant impact in automotive and other embedded markets,” stated Norbert Weiss, Managing Director of Lauterbach GmbH. “As a leading tool provider in the RISC-V ecosystem, we are dedicated to supporting our customers in their ARC-V IP projects from inception. The extension of TRACE32® tools to support Synopsys ARC-V processor IP will empower developers to accelerate their development cycles and deliver cutting-edge embedded solutions efficiently.”

“With the growing complexity of RISC-V-based designs, robust debug and trace capabilities are essential for early issue identification and resolution to expedite time-to-market and enhance system reliability,” emphasized Mick Posner, vice president of IP product management at Synopsys. “The integration of Lauterbach's TRACE32® tools with Synopsys ARC-V processor IP will enable our mutual customers to drive innovation, shorten development cycles, and bring high-performance solutions to market swiftly.”

For more information on the enhanced support for RISC-V Synopsys ARC-V processors with TRACE32® tools, visit www.lauterbach.com.