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RTOS, peripheral drivers, libraries, example code, and connectivity

Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), Compilers and Emulators

EVMs to start your development
Hercules peripheral drivers are configured and created using TI HALCoGen GUI-based chip configuration tool. HALCoGen provides a graphical user interface that allows the user to configure peripherals, interrupts, clocks, and many other microcontroller parameters. Once the device is configured, the user can generate peripheral initialization and driver code, which can be imported into CCS, IAR Workbench, or Keil uVision. HALCoGen also includes several example projects for using many of the key peripherals.
A real-time operating system (RTOS) is a multitasking operating system which uses specialized algorithms to schedule and guarantee deadlines of tasks. Key features of an RTOS include minimal latency for task switching and the number of tasks it can handle. Below is a list of RTOS available for the TMS570 devices from various providers.
| Name | Description | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| SAFERTOS | Real Time OS for mission critical applications certified for IEC61508 SIL3, FDA 510K or DO-178B | High Integrity Systems
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| FreeRTOS | FreeRTOS is a portable, open source, royalty free, mini Real Time Kernel. | FreeRTOS.org |
| μC/OS-II™ | Micriμm uC/OS-II RTOS certified for avionics DO-178B Level A and EUROCAE ED-12B, IEC61508 SIL 3/SIL4, and used in FDA-certified devices | Micriμm
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| ThreadX | Priority controlled RTOS with embOSView analysis tool | expresslogic |
| SCIOPTA | Real-Time Operating System certified to IEC61508/EN50128 by TÜV | SCIOPTA |
| SMXRTOS | SMX® is a no-royalty, modular, multitasking RTOS for embedded systems developed by Micro Digital. It is characterized by small footprint, high performance, ease of use, and integration with popular development tool suites. | Micro Digital |
| CoDeSys | CoDeSys (Controller Development System) is a comprehensive software tool for industrial automation technology. Basically it consists of two parts: the programming system CoDeSys and the runtime system CoDeSys Control. | Smart Software Solutions (3s) |
| MICROSAR BSW | AUTOSAR Basic Software (BSW) including the MCAL layer, OS, communication stacks for CAN, FlexRay and LIN. | VECTOR |
| EB tresos AutoCore and Studio | Production-ready Autosar standard core and Configuration editor | Elektrobit (EB) |
| RTA-OSEK | RTA-OSEK provides a production real-time operating system , implements the AUTOSAR-OS V1.0 (SC-1) and OSEK/VDX OS V2.2.3 standard, and is fully MISRA compliant. | ETAS |
| osCAN | osCAN is a pre-emptive realtime multitasking operating system compliant to the OSEK/VDX specification 2.2 | VECTOR |
TI's Cortex-R4 DSP library conforms to ARM's Cortex Microcontroller Software Interface Standard (CMSIS), a standardized hardware abstraction layer for the Cortex processor series. The CMSIS DSP library includes source code and example applications, and saves time by including common DSP algorithms such as complex arithmetic, vector operations, and filter and control functions. The DSP Library takes targets the DSP SIMD instruction set and floating-point hardware of the Cortex-R4F when possible thus providing more optimal use of the core's capabilities. Available in C source form, the library delivers higher performance for digital signal processing and control applications than can be achieved typically by compilers. CCS5, CCS4, Keil and IAR projects are supported.
Lightweight IP TCP/IP Stack Example
The Open Source lwIP 1.3.2 TCP/IP stack has been ported to the HALCoGen Ethernet MAC driver in this example that leverages the full-featured Ethernet interface of the TMS570 ARM Cortex-R4 MCUs. The integrated application demonstrates a webserver application on a TMS570 ARM Cortex-R4 Safety MCU.
| Name | Description | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| μC/TCP-IP™ | μC/TCP-IP is a compact, reliable, high-performance TCP/IP protocol stack, optimized for embedded systems. Developed according to Micriμm's renowned coding standards, μC/TCP-IP enables the rapid configuration of required network options to minimize time-to-market. | Micriμm |
| CANbedded | CAN or LIN communication between ECUs in cars and heavy duty vehicles using J1939. Configurable software components optimized for the TMS570. | Vector |
| HCC Embedded TCP/IP | MISRA Compliant TCP/IP: efficient, embedded stack developed using a verifiable, MISRA compliant process. HCC's TCP/IP stack brings new levels of performance, quality and reliability to the embedded networking market. The stack provides a significant range of protocols as well as support for both IPv4 and IPv6, providing flexibility and long-term network compatibility | HCC Embedded |
| CAN | ssCAN is an extreme performance ISO11898 hard real-time CAN device driver with low interrupt latency optimized for the Hercules family. It supports single and multiple CAN channels across the entire range of Hercules devices. | Simma Software |
| CANopen | ssCANopen is a high-performance CiA hard real-time CANopen protocol stack supporting a data throughput of 15 Mbps. This product is optimized specifically for the Hercules family of devices. | Simma Software |
| SAE J1939 | ssJ1939 is an extreme performance SAE J1939 protocol stack supporting a data throughput of 20 Mbps. This product is optimized specifically for the Hercules family of devices. | Simma Software |
| ISO 15765 | ssI15765 is an extreme performance ISO 15765 protocol stack supporting a data throughput of 20 Mbps. This product is optimized specifically for the Hercules of devices. | Simma Software |
| NMEA 2000 | ssNMEA2000 is an extreme performance NMEA 2000 protocol stack supporting a data throughput of 20 Mbps. This product is optimized specifically for the Hercules of devices. | Simma Software |
Texas Instruments and our partners offers integrated Development Environments (IDEs), compilers and emulators to make it easy to get started developing software for Hercules.
| Name | Description | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| CCStudio | Code Composer Studio™ (CCStudio) is an integrated development environment (IDE) for Texas Instruments (TI) embedded processor families | Texas Instruments |
| MULTI IDE | MULTI IDE with emulation, debug, flash programming and C/C++ compiler support including MISRA-C Checking. | Green Hills |
| IAR Embedded Workbench® for ARM | A completely integrated development environment that includes a project manager, editor, C/C++ build tools and the C-SPY debugger. | IAR Systems |
| MDK-ARM | The MDK-ARM is a complete software development environment including uVision IDE and ARM C/C++ Compilation Tools | Keil |
| TRACE32 PowerView | Complete software development environment with trace support for ETM and RTP | Lauterbach |
| winIDEA | winIDEA IDE, iC5000 emulator and trace hardware | iSystem |
| HiTOP IDE/Debugger | Tantino-Cortex-R4 with professional HiTOP Debugger/IDE | Hitex | Universal Debug Engine | Complete software development environment with trace support for ETM | PLS |
| Name | Description | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| HET IDE | The High End Timer Integrated Development Environment (HET IDE) is a windows application that can be used to configure and simulate the High End Timer Co-processors on Hercules Safety MCUs. | Texas Instruments |
| NHET Assembler | The NHET Assembler translates programs written in the NHET assembly language into multiple output formats for use in code generation tools such as TI's Code Composer Studio. | Texas Instruments |
| NOWFLASH | nowFlash™ Programming Tool is a standalone tool for programming an object file into the on-chip flash of any Hercules Safety MCUs device. | Texas Instruments |
| NOWECC | The nowECC tool generates the data to be programmed into the ECC memory locations of a Hercules Safety MCU device. | Texas Instruments |
| F021 Flash API | The F021 Flash Application Programming Interface (API) provides a software library of functions to program, erase, and verify the Hercules on-chip Flash memory. | Texas Instruments |
| FMzPLL Configuration Tool | The FMzPLL Calculator is a standalone GUI that assists a user with the configuration of the FMzPLL on Hercules Safety MCUs. | Texas Instruments |
| Hercules Safety MCU Demos | The Hercules Safety MCU Demos are designed to highlight key safety, data acquisition and control features of the Hercules platform of microcontrollers. The demos are designed to be run on a PC in conjunction with either a Hercules USB Development Sick or a Hercules Development Kit (HDK). | Texas Instruments |
| Name | Description | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| XDS100v2 | Low cost, low performance emulator – integrated on TMS570 Development Kits. With CCS and IAR support. | Texas Instruments |
| XDS510 USB Plus | USB bus powered, no power supply required. Supports USB 1.x and USB 2.0 (high speed). Supports CCS and TI flash utilities. | Spectrum Digital |
| BH-USB-510L | Small, High-Speed USB bus-powered emulator. Supports CCS and TI flash utilities. Free driver updates. | BlackHawk |
| XDS560 | Highest Performance Emulator for CCS. USB High Speed or Ethernet PC connection | Spectrum Digital BlackHawk |
| J-Link | Universal emulator, supported by almost all ARM tool chains. The standard emulator for IAR Embedded workbench. Multiple flavors with USB / Ethernet interface. | Segger |
| ULINK | Family of USB-JTAG Adapters for Keil uVision to connect your PC's USB port to your target system | Keil |
| TRACE32 PowerDebug TRACE32 PowerTrace | Full Trace support for ETM and RTP | Lauterbach |
| iC5000 | Full Trace support for ETM and RTP | iSystem | UAD2prod | High-speed USB/JTAG debugging device optional with electrical isolation | PLS | UAD3+ | High-end debug and ETM trace solution | PLS |
TMS570 ARM Cortex-R4 offers a variety of hardware platforms to help speed development. From low-cost USB sticks to full featured application developer platforms for motor control, TMS570 ARM Cortex-R4 provides a breadth of hardware development tools designed to aid development and get customers to market faster.
A completely integrated development environment that includes a project manager, editor, C/C++ build tools and the C-SPY debugger.

| Kit | Part Number | Description | Price | Order Now |
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| TMS570L31x USB Stick | TMDX570LS31USB | The USB Stick features an integrated XDS100v2 JTAG emulator, access to several key peripheral pins and is completely powered by a PC’s USB port. The kit also contains a quick start guide, a USB extension cable, a LED flashlight and a software installation DVD that includes Code Composer Studio IDE, HALCoGen, nowFlash, HET IDE, demo software and code examples. | $79 | Order Now |
TMS570 ARM Cortex-R4 Development Kits or HDK are ideal for getting started developing with the Hercules platform of safety microcontrollers. The development boards include an on-board XDS100v2 JTAG emulator, access to connectivity peripherals (like Ethernet, USB, CAN) and access to all other peripheral pins. The kits also include a DC power supply, cables, and software installation DVDs that include Code Composer Studio IDE, HALCoGen, nowFlash, demo software and code examples.

| Kit | Part Number | Description | Price | Order Now |
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| TMS570LS31x HDK | TMDX570LS31HDK | This getting started kit is comprised of a development board, a DC power supply, a mini-B USB cable, an Ethernet cable and a software installation DVD that includes Code Composer Studio IDE, HALCoGen, nowFlash, HET IDE, demo software and code examples. | $199 | Order Now |
| TMS570LS12x HDK | TMDX570LS12HDK | This getting started kit is comprised of a development board, a DC power supply, a mini-B USB cable, an Ethernet cable and software installation DVDs that includes Code Composer Studio IDE, HALCoGen, nowFlash, demo software and code examples. | $199 | Order Now |
| TMS570LS04x HDK | TMDX570LS04HDK | The TMS570LS04x Safety Development Kit is ideal for getting started on development with the TMS570LS04x/03x Safety microcontrollers. | $179 | Order Now |
TMS570 ARM Cortex-R4 controlCARDs from Texas Instruments are complete board-level modules that utilize an industry-standard DIMM form factor to provide a low-profile single-board controller solution. controlCARDs use the same 100-pin connector footprint to provide the analog and digital I/Os on-board and are reasonably interchangeable. The host system needs to provide only a single 5V power rail to the controlCARD for it to be fully functional. The control card can be used as part of a motor control kit and offers additional control, connectivity and safety evaluation features.

| Kit | Part Number | Description | Price | Order Now |
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| TMS570LS31x Control Card | TMDX570LS31CNCD | TMS570 controlCARDs from Texas Instruments are ideal products for initial software development and short run builds for system prototypes, test stands, and many other projects that require easy access to high-performance controllers. | $99 | Order Now |
| TMS570LS12x Control Card | TMDX570LS12CNCD | TMS570 controlCARDs from Texas Instruments are ideal products for initial software development and short run builds for system prototypes, test stands, and many other projects that require easy access to high-performance controllers | $149 | Order Now |
The TMS570 series DRV8301 motor control evaluation kits are ideal for spinning three phase brushless DC and brushless AC (BLAC) – often referred to as permanent magnet synchronous (PMSM) motors and come with examples of both sensored Field Oriented / Vector Control (FOC) and TI’s InstaSPIN-BLDC sensorless BLDC solution. The TMS570 ARM Cortex-R4 DRV8301 motor control kit is a high-performance, power-efficient, cost-effective platform that speeds development for quicker time to market.

| Kit | Part Number | Description | Price | Order Now |
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| TMS570LS31x Motor Control Kit | DRV8301-LS31-KIT | The Three Phase BLDC, PMSM Motor Kit with DRV8301, Encoder and TMS570 Safety MCU | $499 | Order Now |
| TMS570LS12x Motor Control Kit | DRV8301-LS12-KIT | Three Phase BLDC, PMSM Motor Kit with DRV8301, Encoder and TMS570 Safety MCU | $599 | Order Now |