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New Compiler Technology Doubles PSoC(R) Device Memory Capacity
Compiler Cuts Program Code Size as Much as 50%, Improves SRAM Utilization, Prevents Stack Overflows and Increases Execution Speed
| Source: HI-TECH Software
SAN JOSE, CA and ACACIA RIDGE, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - October 1, 2007) - Cypress
Semiconductor Corporation and HI-TECH Software today announced new compiler
technology that extends the memory capacity and performance of the
dynamically configurable PSoC® mixed-signal arrays. The new ANSI C
compiler, "HI-TECH C PRO for the PSoC Mixed-Signal Array," exploits
HI-TECH's "Omniscient Code Generation" (OCG) technology to radically reduce
PSoC code size. A fully functional 45-day trial version of HI-TECH C PRO
for the PSoC may be downloaded, free of charge, at HI-TECH's website
http://www.cypress.htsoft.com.
Omniscient Code Generation (OCG) technology examines all program modules
prior to compilation, optimizing pointers, registers and stack allocation,
as well as eliminating redundant code. The compiler also frees up SRAM and
reduces contention for the PSoC device's index register by compiling
directly addressable, optimized function stacks for all non-recursive and
non-re-entrant code. Since small code size executes in fewer cycles, the
new compiler also increases PSoC device performance. HI-TECH's Compiler
with OCG technology has been seamlessly integrated into Cypress' PSoC
Designer integrated development environment (IDE) for PSoC mixed-signal
arrays.
Priced at $1,195.00 U.S. before 31 March 2008, and $1,495 U.S. thereafter,
HI-TECH C PRO for the PSoC includes 12 months of free updates and technical
support, and a 30-day money back guarantee. Multi-user and educational
user discounts are available.
For detailed information on how C PRO for the PSoC boosts PSoC performance
go to:
http://cypress.htsoft.com/news/071001_NEWS-Cypress%20PSoC-V4_with_images.pdf
To order, visit
http://cypress.htsoft.com/purchase/070928_PSoC_Order_Form.pdf
About HI-TECH Software. HI-TECH Software is a world class provider of
development tools for embedded systems, offering compilers, RTOS and an
Eclipse based IDE (HI-TIDE) for 8-, 16-, and 32-bit microcontroller and DSP
chip architectures.
About the PSoC Family
PSoC devices are dynamically reconfigurable mixed-signal arrays that
integrate a fast 8-bit microcontroller with as many as 100 digital and
analog functions, saving customers design time, board space, power
consumption and as much as $10 in system costs. Designers can achieve far
greater than 100 percent utilization of the die by reconfiguring the same
silicon for different functions at different times. Learn more about PSoC
products at www.cypress.com and receive free online training at
www.cypress.com/psoctraining.
About Cypress
Cypress delivers high-performance, mixed-signal, programmable solutions
that provide customers with rapid time-to-market and exceptional system
value. Cypress serves numerous markets including consumer, computation,
data communications, automotive, industrial, and solar power. Cypress
trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol CY. Visit Cypress online at
www.cypress.com.
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