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◆What is PowerTrace? It is a tool that records without stopping the execution of the chip. During this time, it can trace in real-time without interfering with the chip's execution. It records long-duration trace information that cannot be obtained through on-chip debugging features such as JTAG or DAP. ◆Features of PowerTrace - Execution records can be streamed to internal trace memory (up to 8GB) or to a host PC. This is effective for analyzing hard-to-reproduce bugs due to long-term accumulation. - It has robust performance analysis features, such as measuring function execution time. - The interface with the chip supports parallel/serial (chip-dependent). - It measures C0/C1 coverage, which is useful for improving software quality and obtaining functional safety certification. ◆Basic Configuration PowerDebug X51 + various PowerTrace (parallel/serial) + preprocessor ◆Expansion Modules Preprocessor: Serial-parallel conversion, timestamp addition, demodulation of compressed trace data (required depending on the device). Logic analyzer module: Measures external signals synchronized with internal chip operations (digital/analog).

◆What is μTrace? It is an all-in-one debugging and tracing system that combines a debugger and a tracer. It is dedicated to Arm Cortex-M or RISC-V RV32 and does not have scalability to other chips. As a result, it is a cost-effective product. It is particularly powerful when used with microcontrollers that have up to 4-pin parallel trace ports. ◆Features of μTrace - There is no difference in basic debugging functions such as Go/Break, memory dump, and OS-aware debugging compared to the higher-end product PowerDebug. - The built-in trace memory is 256MB, capable of acquiring trace information with a maximum of 4-bit parallel output. Streaming to a host is also possible, making it effective for analyzing hard-to-reproduce bugs during long-duration tracing. - It supports multi-core systems as standard if the cores are the same. - It can be expanded with a logic analyzer. ◆Basic Configuration μTrace ◆Expansion Module Logic Analyzer Module: Measures external signals synchronized with internal chip operations (digital/analog).

◆What is CombiProbe2? It is one of the trace modules used as an extension of the Rotarbach debugging system PowerDebug. It enables trace functionality at a reasonable cost without compromising expandability. ◆Features of CombiProbe2 - Supports up to 4-bit parallel tracing. - Capable of storing trace data in the built-in trace memory (512MB) or streaming it to a host, making it effective for analyzing low-reproducibility issues during long-term tracing. - Allows debugging and tracing of up to two units of the same core within a single system. ◆Basic Configuration PowerDebug + CombiProbe + Wischer cable for device connection ◆Extension Module Logic analyzer module: Measures external signals synchronized with internal chip operations (digital/analog).

In the industrial robot industry, accurate operation verification is essential to ensure product reliability and safety. Particularly for robots that perform complex movements or high-speed operations, early detection of unexpected malfunctions or errors is crucial. If a malfunction goes undetected and the robot operates, it could lead to significant accidents. μTrace is an all-in-one debugging and tracing system that combines a debugger and trace functionality. It is specifically designed for Arm Cortex-M or RISC-V RV32 and offers excellent cost performance. μTrace addresses the challenges of operation verification in industrial robots. [Usage Scenarios] - Debugging the operation sequence of industrial robots - Real-time tracing of operation data - Investigating causes when malfunctions occur [Benefits of Implementation] - Reduction in operation verification time - Early detection and correction of malfunctions - Improved reliability of robot systems

The importance of tracing is increasing! With the high performance and multi-core development of industrial electronic devices, embedded software is rapidly becoming large-scale and complex. To identify bugs and optimize performance with limited resources, efficient debugging methods are becoming essential. Traditional Go/Break-centered debugging methods require a lot of time and effort to pinpoint causes, and limitations are starting to become apparent in large-scale software. Tracing is an indispensable technology for analyzing difficult-to-reproduce issues and performance challenges, as it can visualize execution history and timing non-intrusively and without stopping the system. If Go/Break debugging is a snapshot of a moment, tracing can be considered a movie. Even when bugs only appear in real-time, they can still be detected. To achieve both shorter development cycles and improved quality, the use of tracing has now become one of the important foundations of development.