Hi Matevz, In the BDI, the 85xx is a different family from the 82xx which is different from 8xx. The reason for this is that the JTAG connection requires a different startup sequence, plus a whole different set of core registers.... basically enough work went into building the support into the tool that it justified charging for a new firmware. You can check from http://www.abatron.ch/products/xr/aspx/rx/default.htm the list of processors supported in any given firmware.
The BDI is a very well supported tool, Abatron is very fast on its heals in providing support and identifying (and fixing) bugs with new processor families. And you know my opinion is totally unbiased since I work for Ultimate Solutions.... the north American Rep for Abatron... ;) I hope people on this list can attest to the support Abatron and Myself have provided to support their development efforts in North America. Can't promise amazing things, but it works pretty darn well.... That's marketing speak. Fahd Abidi Field Applications Engineer Ultimate Solutions, Inc. ================================================= Professional Development Tools for Embedded Systems Toll Free: 866-455-3383 x255 Facsimile: 978-926-3091 Email: fabidi at ultsol.com www: http://www.ultsol.com FAQ: http://www.ultsol.com/faqs.htm -----Original Message----- From: Matevz Langus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 4:13 PM Subject: JTAG debuggers for Motorola 8xx/82xx/85xx I see you are discussing about BDI2000 here. Our company used EST Tools for many years and they were really good but since Windriver bought EST they suck. Which JTAG debugger do you suggest for Mot 8xx/82xx/85xx processors? If possible without stupid licensing model, where every time Motorola changes partnumber for the same chip new license and a couple k$ are needed. I hope to get honest answers as all producers promise amazing things which aren't really to believe. ** Sent via the linuxppc-embedded mail list. See http://lists.linuxppc.org/
