Getting Started With Blackfin Processors
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The Evaluation Process
The ability to robustly test an embedded application is enabled through a
comprehensive automation application programmers interface (API).
Using Microsoft’s language-neutral automation technology, nearly every
feature of the graphical environment is available to script authors. Appli-
cations can be rebuilt, downloaded, and run from a simple script executed
from the command line or from within a custom test harness framework.
The automation API is supported by C++ and VBScript examples for all
API calls, though any automation-aware language can be used.
For prototype runs and/or small volume deployment, an Analog Devices
emulator can be used to flash a program onto your custom system. Acces-
sible through the automation API, the flash programmer can be scripted,
making it possible to develop a turnkey user interface for use by a produc-
tion floor technician or other individual not familiar with Vi+.
Device drivers are provided for all flash devices found on EZ-KIT Lite
products, and these drivers can be easily adjusted to support an arbitrary
flash device.
Get Help and Stay Up to Date
Analog Devices is aware that best-in-class customer support is ultimately
in the interest of both customers and Analog Devices in the long run.
Analog Devices is committed to this customer support for Vi+.
Vi+ includes a comprehensive, indexed, searchable online Help
system. In addition to information concerning Vi+, manuals for
Analog Devices processors, application notes, and more are included in
the Help system. The
file versions of these documents are also avail-
able on the installation CD or online at:
http://www.analog.com/processors
Licensed users of Vi+ are entitled to free technical support. The
support staff is dedicated to Vi+ and has specific expertise
regarding it. There is never a per-incident or maintenance fee; support
remains free regardless of how long you have owned your software.
Summary of Contents for Blackfin
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