Tag: Software development tools
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The Difference between a Simulator and an Emulator
A simulator is software that runs on a PC and allows the microcontroller code to be simulated (run) on the PC. Many programming errors can be identified and corrected during simulation. An emulator is hardware that connects a PC to the microcontroller in a prototype mechatronic system. It typically consists of a printed circuit board…
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Software Development Tools for a Microcontroller Programmer
Software development tools are computer programs typically run on PCs that allow the programmer or system developer to create, modify and test applications programs. Some of the common software development tools include: Text Editors A text editor is usually used to create or edit programs and text files. The Windows OS comes with a text…