Debug Support
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8.1
About the debug interface
Debug support is implemented using the ARM9E-S core embedded within the
ARM946E-S. The ARM946E-S debug interface is based on IEEE Std. 1149.1- 1990,
Standard Test Access Port and Boundary-Scan Architecture. See this standard for an
explanation of the terms used in this chapter and for a description of the TAP controller
states.
The ARM9E-S processor core within the ARM946E-S contains hardware extensions
for advanced debugging features. These make it easier to develop application software,
operating systems, and the hardware itself.
The debug extensions allow you to force the core to be stopped by:
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a given instruction fetch (breakpoint)
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a data access (watchpoint)
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an external debug request.
This is known as debug state. In debug state, the core and ARM946E-S memory system
are effectively stopped, and isolated from the rest of the system. This is known as halt
mode operation and allows you to examine the internal state of the ARM9E-S core,
ARM946E-S system, and external AHB state, while all other system activity continues
as normal. When debug has been completed, the ARM9E-S restores the core and system
state, and resumes program execution.
The examination of the internal state of the ARM946E-S uses a JTAG-style interface,
that allows you to serially insert instructions into the instruction pipeline. This exports
the contents of the ARM9E-S core registers. The exported data is serially shifted out
without affecting the rest of the system.
In addition, the ARM9E-S supports a real-time debug mode, where instead of
generating a breakpoint or watchpoint, an internal Instruction Abort or Data Abort is
generated. This is known as monitor mode operation.
When used in conjunction with a debug monitor program activated by the abort
exception entry, you can debug the ARM946E-S while allowing the execution of
critical interrupt service routines. The debug monitor program typically communicates
with the debug host over the ARM946E-S debug communication channel. Real-time
debug is described in Real-time debug on page 8-33.
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