Specifications

Code Generation Tools
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1.2 Code Generation Tools
The code generation tools provide the foundation for the development
environment provided by Code Composer Studio. Figure 1–1 shows a typical
software development flow. The most common software development path for
C language programs is shaded. Other portions are peripheral functions that
enhance the development process.
Figure 1–1 Software Development Flow
Assembler
Linker
Macro
library
Library of
object
files
EPROM
programmer
Assembler
source
COFF
object
files
Archiver
Macro
source
files
Archiver
C compiler
Library-build
utility
Debugging
tools
Run-time-
support
library
TMS320C6000
C
source
files
Assembly-
optimized
file
Assembly
optimizer
Linear
assembly
Hex conversion
utility
Cross-reference
lister
Executable
COFF
file
Absolute
lister