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Development Tools for ARM based MCUs

Today I provides a list of some popular “Development Tools for ARM based MCUs.”

Code Composer Studio IDE

Code Composer Studio IDE is most popular and Industry leading IDE. Whether you’re in the cloud or on your desktop, Code Composer Studio™ IDE gives you the ability to edit, build, and debug highly optimized embedded applications.

Code composer available in two versions first CCS Desktop and second is CCS Cloud. CCS Cloud is a fast and efficient way to get started on your LaunchPad; however, if you require advanced debugging features to figure out why your program is not working, you may want to go with the traditional Code Composer Studio desktop tools. CCS Cloud projects are compatible with CCS Desktop projects, so you can always start with the Cloud tools and move to the professional desktop tools when the time is right for you.

Features CCS Desktop CCS Cloud
Code Editing/Building
yes
yes
Support for CCS Projects
yes
yes
Support for Energia (Wiring) framework
yes
yes
Run program on local LaunchPad
yes
yes
Stepping, Breakpoints & Expressions
yes
yes
View Registers and Memory
yes
no
Advanced Debug and trace
yes
no
Support for high performance debug probes
yes
no

Code Composer Studio Desktop IDE

Industry-leading, integrated development environment (IDE) that comprises a suite of tools for developing, compiling, debugging and analyzing embedded applications.

  • Based on the Eclipse open source development environment enabling integration with many tools.
  • Includes an optimizing C/C++ compiler, source code editor, project build environment, debugger, profiler, and many other features.
  • Provides a single user interface taking you through each step of the application development flow. Familiar tools and interfaces allow users to get started faster than ever before.
  • Various free, node locked (tied to a PC) and floating (network) licenses are available.
  • For complete information including links to platform features, robust resources for users,

Harshvardhan Mishra

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