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S76S/S78S SDK Manual
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Figure 4.1
Software Packs
Software Packs contain device support, CMSIS libraries, middleware,
board support, code templates, and example projects.
Figure 4.2
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CMSIS
is a software framework for embedded applications that run on
Cortex-M based microcontrollers. It provides consistent software interfaces and
hardware abstraction layers (between Cortex-M processor and Suppliers like
STM32 or Cypress) that simplify software reuse.
4.1 Installation
MDK is a powerful, easy to learn and use development system. MDK
Version 5 consists of the MDK Core plus device-specific Software Packs,
which can be downloaded and installed based on the requirements of our
application.
Software and Hardware Requirements
MDK has the following minimum hardware and software requirements:
A PC running Microsoft Windows (32-bit or 64-bit) operating system
4 GB RAM and 8 GB hard-disk space
1280 x 800 or higher screen resolution; a mouse or other pointing
device
Install MDK Core
Downloads and run the installer. Follow the instructions to install the MDK
Core on your local computer. The installation also adds the Software Packs
for ARM CMSIS and MDK-Professional Middleware.
After the MDK Core installation is complete, the Pack Installer is started
automatically, which allows you to add supplementary Software Packs. As a
minimum, you need to install a Software Pack that supports your target
microcontroller device.
Install MDK legacy
MDK Version 5 is capable of using MDK Version 4 projects after
installation of the Legacy Support from
, please
download “
legacy support for Cortex-M devices Version 5.17
”