JTAG debuggers for Motorola 8xx/82xx/85xx

[VanBaren, Gerald (AGRE)]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-linuxppc-embedded at lists.linuxppc.org
> [mailto:owner-linuxppc-embedded at lists.linuxppc.org]On Behalf Of Matevz
> Langus
> Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 5:13 PM
> To: linuxppc-embedded at lists.linuxppc.org
> Subject: JTAG debuggers for Motorola 8xx/82xx/85xx
>
>
>
> Hi folks,
>
> I see you are discussing about BDI2000 here. Our company used
> EST Tools
> for many years and they were really good but since Windriver
> bought EST
> they suck.
>
> Which JTAG debugger do you suggest for Mot 8xx/82xx/85xx processors?
> If possible without stupid licensing model, where every time Motorola
> changes partnumber for the same chip new license and a couple k$ are
> needed.
>
> I hope to get honest answers as all producers promise amazing things
> which aren't really to believe.
>
> thanks,
>   Matevz

BDI2000 beats vision* hands down in pretty much all areas (price, usability, manufacturer's support, linux support, etc.).  Of course, I have to confess I have not used our visionICE since we got our first (of many) BDI2000s, so my knowledge of the visionICE is rather dated :-).

gvb


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