Updated development tools for 8-bit microcontrollers

IAR Embedded Workbench for AVR is a complete set of high-performance C/C++ development tools with extensive support for devices in all AVR families. Version 6.30 features further enhanced powerful code optimisation possibilities to aid developers to execute the target code faster and get smaller code size. Users can also override multiple declarations and definitions by using a single pragma, thanks to added compiler functionality, including new pragma directives to set default placement and attributes for variable or function declarations and definitions.

The target system support in the comprehensive C-SPY Debugger now supports the Atmel Embedded Debugger debugger interface. IAR Embedded Workbench for AVR version 6.30 also supports several new Atmel AVR devices, and includes updated user guides to help and guide developers in how to get the most out of their tools.

Despite the growing industy trend for 32-bit MCUs, AVR 8-bits are continuously being used in many embedded applications such as automotive, battery management and wireless solutions. IAR Systems has a large customer base of developers working with AVR and the company remains committed to supplying world-class tools for embedded developers across the entire bit range: 8-, 16-, and 32-bits alike.