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Debugger Function Summary

9.5.2 Settings Dialog, Configuration Tab

Configure debugger operation on this tab.

TABLE 9-7: CONFIGURATION ITEMS

Download Firmware Set up firmware download options.

Auto Download Latest

Firmware

Check to allow automatic download of the latest version of

firmware for the target device (recommended).

Manual Download Manually select a firmware file to download to the target device.

Breakpoints Depending on your selected device, you may be able to use soft-

ware breakpoints. Review the text beneath each type of breakpoint

to determine which is best for your current needs.

Use Hardware

Breakpoints

This is the default/classic mode for breakpoint behavior.

Using hardware breakpoints means:

• Number of breakpoints: limited

• Breakpoints are written to debug registers

• Time to set breakpoints: minimal

• Skidding: yes

Use Software

Breakpoints

Using software breakpoints means:

• Number of breakpoints: unlimited

• Breakpoints are written to program memory

• Time to set breakpoints: oscillator speed dependent – can

take minutes

• Skidding: no

Note: Using software breakpoints for debug impacts device

endurance. Therefore, it is recommended that devices used in this

manner not be used as production parts.