IAR Embedded Workbench updated for 8051
An updated version of the complete C/C++ development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for 8051 has today been released. IAR Systems new toolchain update includes high-performance compiler and debugger tools with extensive support for a wide range of microcontrollers from manufacturers such as Atmel, Intel, Infineon, NXP, Silicon Labs and Texas Instruments.
The new version of IAR Embedded Workbench for 8051 adds Generalized Extended Stack Support, making it possible to use any 9- to 16-bit extension of the stack pointer. The option handling has been simplified, and ready-made template projects to reproduce the runtime libraries are now available.
To make it easy for developers to use device configuration tools alongside IAR Embedded Workbench, project connections are introduced. Files or file packages generated by external code generation tools can be imported and IAR Embedded Workbench will automatically detect changes in the generated file set. This enables automated integration with a number of device configuration tools, including Infineon’s DAVE code generator.
New device support includes microcontrollers from Silicon Labs, AXSEM, Evatronix, Prolific and Fairchild. For a complete list of supported devices and to download free evaluation licenses.