Android debugging using lauterbach trace32 software

Android debugging using lauterbach trace32 software qualcomm. Debugging for tricoreaurix with lauterbach trace32. About trace32 tools the trace32 debug tools provide quick, effective processor debugging through a standard jtag interface for the entire debug process, including run control, ossupport, multicore debugging and onchip trace. Trace32 supports debugging and profiling of android platforms hohenkirchensiegertsbrunn, june 2010 lauterbach announces trace32 support for debugging and profiling of the android platform. You have the possibility to participate in a lauterbach debugging training course giving you a flying start using a powerdebug unit.

Lauterbach debugger used for multicore debugging, in our case dualcore debugging. Software debug using lauterbach trace32 on veloce with. Today i will briefly go over my thoughts on android debugging using lauterbach trace32 software. Best debug performance is achieved with a fast connection between trace32 powerview and the debug module. Follow the steps in the installer to complete the installation of the lauterbach trace32 incircuit debugger software on the host development machine. Nov 14, 2012 debugging a usb 3 linux driver using lauterbach trace32 and synopsys vdk for arm cortex. Debugging uboot using trace32 in linux hi there, recently ive been trying to debug uboot using trace32 in my fedora linux. A single onchip debug interface can be used to debug all cores of a multicore chip. Lauterbach demonstrates trace32 debugger and onchip trace on.

Sep 05, 2017 lauterbach, the leading manufacturer of microprocessor development tools, has extended its android debugging support for android versions based on the android runtime art, and includes android versions l, m and n. Since the software does not have a linux version, i tried to use wine. We will go over how to use trace and how you can do advanced debugging, performance measurement and code coverage. Trace32 as gdb backend 2 basicc oncepts 19892014 lauterbach gmbh trace32 as gdb backend version 02apr2014 basic concepts introduction the trace32 software contains an interface to connect to gdb or any other application using the remote serial protocol via udp or tcp. Lauterbach continues to work on future enhancements trace32 which will further improve android platform support. You are able to write and test script files that set up your debug session. Do not confuse this driver with the lauterbach usb driver that addresses lauterbach hardware such as the power debug pro. Set the symbol file relative to the application loaded into the target memory. These tools can be connected to the hosts via usb 3. In the longer term, dalvik based java debugging will be completely integrated into the trace32 debug environment. Apr 20, 2016 learn how to maximize your development using lauterbachs trace functionality. Close the trace32 software and power down the icd module. According to lauterbach, it will also be able to address nonembedded markets, such as developers of games and mobile apps as it allows use of some of the advanced features of trace32 but without the need to use additional embedded debugging hardware when writing userlevel application code. Developers using the 64bit os with lauterbachs trace32 debugger can use the new debugging capabilities with the latest software update.

Discussing lauterbach is unrelated to openocd anyway. Trace32 debugger for virtual targetsgdb fullfeatured trace32 debuggers for virtual targetsgdb windows are available for free download. Lauterbach is a world leader in the development of microprocessor development tools. Most embedded systems developers are already familiar with trace32s use as an incircuit emulator to debug embedded rtos and applications. This page will give you some tips to help you work faster and better. Figure 1 above shows a trace32 session where jtag is attached to a live target. Debugger basics training 6 19892019 lauterbach gmbh onchip debug interface the trace32 debugger allows you to test your embedded hardware and software by using the onchip debug interface. Lauterbachs trace32 debug tools have become a favourite with many hitech engineers, and the company is recognised for both. Lauterbach is the worlds largest producer of complete, modular and upgradeable microprocessor development tools worldwide with experience in making world class debuggers and realtime trace since 1979.

Debugging android hagen patzke, software design embedded debugging, lauterbach gmbh synopsis android comes with good support for developing and debugging. You can still debug several linux processes, android applications and libraries all at the same time, but normally it is not possible to debug device drivers in run mode debugging. Training android debugging 3 basic terms on android 19892016 lauterbach gmbh basic terms on android here we describe essential basics and terms related to android and android debugging. Debugging a linux kernel module and a user process with a trace32 jtag. You will learn how to get started with lauterbach and start debugging your embedded application. Tracing and multicore debugging for tricoreaurix mcds with lauterbach trace32. Lauterbach trace32 is a development tool designed for complex applications and is available for a number of different processors. News trace32 supports debugging of android lauterbach.

Lauterbachs trace32 debug probe auterbachs trace32 debugger is widely respected in the. Jun 08, 2010 lauterbach is continuing to work on future enhancements of trace32 which will further improve android platform support. I have at my disposition a mpc5566 evaluation board, i installed the software trace32 for debugging purpose with the right debugger from lauterbach, the problem is that i cant find the right exe for the board im using, even after i tried an upload for the software, i used the dvd sp1. Apr 19, 2016 how to get most use out of your debugger lauterbach. Lauterbach extends its android debugging support cambridge. Cite android debugging using lauterbach trace32 software.

The trace32 target usb driver is used to address a debug target. New support in lauterbach trace32 tools makes it easy to. May 07, 2010 today i will briefly go over my thoughts on android debugging using lauterbach trace32 software. Highlevel java tm application debugging is well covered by debug support in the dalvik interpreter. On a linux host operating system, no usb driv er installation is necessary. Dec 09, 2017 presentation by bob kupyn at lauterbach on november 28, 2017 at the 7th riscv workshop, hosted by western digital in milpitas, california. Trace your embedded system using lauterbachs trace functionality.

The training is relevant for all architectures like arm, tricore, powerpc etc. Lauterbach powertrace and trace32 software debugger provide you with instruction trace, memory monitoring capabilities, and linux process specific and kernel mode debugging. The software seems to be running and functioning properly. Participants hardware and software architects, hardware and software developers, test. Training android debugging 4 setting up a script for android debugging 19892016 lauterbach gmbh setting up a script for android debugging this chapter covers the typical steps to configure trace32 for convenient android debugging.

Linux kerner training 1 lauterbach and trace32 debug uboot 140linux kerner training 1 lauterbach and trace32 debug uboot android debugging using lauterbach trace32 software trace32. I was able to debug the code i had flashed on the ecu. Software debug using lauterbach trace32 on veloce with physical and virtual probes white paper this whitepaper discusses how the lauterbach tools and veloce emulator can work in both virtual and physical environments to give a consistent view for software debug. Lauterbach multicore debugging guide stmicroelectronics. Also how to learn more about using trace32 any help will be appreciated. Trace32 debugging a usb 3 linux driver using lauterbach. Seems as the lauterbach might be suitable for debugging.

Using lauterbachs trace32 in an eclipse ide for armbased applications by john a. This blog entry attempts to introduce a possible method of trace32 jtag debugging to developers working with the linux kernel or android framework and is generally not targeted towards application developers. Icd debugger users guide 5 19892019 lauterbach gmbh warning warning. Trace32 supports debugging and profiling of android platforms. Debugging embedded cores in xilinx fpgas ppc4xx 4 19892019 lauterbach gmbh supported trace32 jtag cables when connecting to xilinx targets, be sure to use a recent version of the debug cable see picture below. Ami, a global leader in bios and uefi firmware, server and remote management tools, data storage products and unique solutions based on the linux and android operating systems, is proud to announce aptio v uefi bios firmware support in lauterbach trace32 jtag debugger tool, expanding uefi debugging options on ami products. I am using lauterbach debugger with trace32 to debug code flashed on tc1797. For the product type, select the icd incircuit debugger, and then click next. The demonstration target for our explanation is the pandaboard es2. Vm awareness android components android is a software stack for mobile platforms, and consists of. But somehow after some time i was not able to put any breakpoints in the code. To prevent debugger and target from damage it is recommended to connect or disconnect the debug cable only while the target power is off.

However, for these steps, you want to make the following selections. Installing the lauterbach trace32 incircuit debugger software. Device drivers, native libraries and several native applications can be debugged at the same time. If you can init the dram and load some code there that knows how to flash memory thats used on your target, probably. This includes operation on both arm and intel architectures, both in 32bit and 64bit processor technology. A special case is simultaneous co debugging of nativecode components with trace32 whilst also debugging dalvik applications within the android framework. These capabilities enable the software developer to diagnose realtime software failures and memory corruption issues such as stack overflow and wild pointers. Debug your embedded system using lauterbach youtube. Trace32 as gdb backend 9 19892019 lauterbach gmbh 3. Eclipseadt vm runmode application debugging via eth in parallel to trace32 stopmode debugging for native code. Continue with start a trace32 session for usb debugging, page 7. Please be aware that the demo time is limited to 30 minutes. Android platforms gets support from trace32 debugger.

Now you can continue debugging using the gdb command line. Quic have used trace32 to debug modem software for a few years now. Our product line trace32 supports technologies like jtag, swd, nexus or etm with embedded debuggers, software and hardware trace and logic. Debugging for tricore aurix with lauterbach trace32 objectives you know the features of the lauterbach trace32 debugger and can use them to debug a microcontroller system. Using lauterbachs trace32 in an eclipse ide for armbased. Linux kerner training 1 lauterbach and trace32 debug uboot. Debugging a usb 3 linux driver using lauterbach trace32 and.