From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 From: Christopher Bahns To: crossgcc@sourceware.cygnus.com Subject: M68K Simulation recommendations? Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 10:45:00 -0000 Message-id: <39DA1B70.9EE36B9B@bahns.com> X-SW-Source: 2000-10/msg00011.html Hello, I am working on a project that involves three boxes communicating with each other over standard data links (RS232, RS485, and other similar links). There is a display (with an associated LCD panel and keypad), a communications adapter (three or four different communication interfaces), and a controller (the one that does all the work). Two use a Motorola 68306 (68EC000 core) and the other uses a Motorola 68331 (CPU32 core). I want a simulation environment/framework that allows me to run the entire system, including simulations for all associated devices and communication links, under Windows NT 4.0, preferably, but I may be interested in software that runs on other systems so I can find out if and when it might be ported to NT (perhaps I can). I *think* I'm looking for something that already provides simulation for the processor itself, and I just have to implement simulations of my devices and communications interfaces in a way that is compatible with the given simulation. Even, better, I'd like to find a embedded simulation solution that is a bit of a standard, so that perhaps my device manufacturers (e.g. Seiko makes the LCD panel) may be inclined to implement their device simulations to benefit all of their customers. I have done a bit of research, and found some promising results (BSVC, diab-sds, and maybe a couple of others), but BSVC is naturally free and unsupported (which might be ok -- it uses Tcl/Tk which I have not yet learned), and the information on the commercial products all claim theirs to be the best (the SDS products sound promising but are probably expensive). I might be willing to spend some money, but more on the order of hundreds (or "a hundred") as opposed to thousands. So, can anyone share any real-world experience? I don't think I need a cycle-accurate simulator, since I assume that the complexity of such simulators would demand a high price. I shall continue my research and listen to any responses. I'll post back if I find anything interesting. Thanks a lot for any help! Chris ------ Want more information? See the CrossGCC FAQ, http://www.objsw.com/CrossGCC/ Want to unsubscribe? Send a note to crossgcc-unsubscribe@sourceware.cygnus.com