Processor Expert is a rapid application design tool integrated into CodeWarrior tool suites for the HC(S)08/RS08, HCS12(X), 56800/E, ColdFire, and mobileGT architectures. It combines easy-to-use component-based application creation with an expert knowledge system. For MPC55xx architectures, Processor Expert is available as a stand-alone application.
Features
A Graphical User Interface which allows an application to be specified by the functionality needed
An application is created from Embedded Components encapsulating initialization and functionality of basic elements of embedded systems
An automatic code generator which creates tested, optimized C code tuned to your application needs and the selected Freescale device
A built-in knowledgebase, which immediately flags resource conflicts and incorrect settings, so errors are caught early in design cycle allowing you to get to market faster with a higher quality product
A Component Wizard tool allows users to create their own hardware-independent embedded components
Processor Expert creates a Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL)-hardware-dependent, low-level drivers with a known application programming interface (API) - to ease migration between Freescale devices.
Current Updates & Releases
CW-MICROCONTROLLERS: CodeWarrior for Microcontrollers (RS08/HC(S)08/ColdFire V1)
CW-HCS12X: CodeWarrior for HCS12(X) Microcontrollers
CW-56800E-DSC: CodeWarrior for 56800/E Digital Signal Controllers
CW-COLDFIRE: CodeWarrior for ColdFire Architectures
Processor Expert: What You Need to Know (Video - 6:42) A rapid application development tool integrated into the CodeWarrior Development Studio for Microcontrollers (HC08, HCS08, RS08, ColdFire® V1), HCS12(X) microcontrollers, 56800/E digital signal controllers, and ColdFire architectures (V2, V3, V4).
How to Use Processor Expert (Video - 6:04) The video shows how Processor Expert has been used in a real product to speed the development time and reduce its time to market.
Software components (formerly called beans) are additional components available free of charge* to the users of standard and professional editions of CodeWarrior for Microcontrollers and CodeWarrior for HCS12(X). Please see the download section.