Q-Sense Code Composer Studio Plug-In

Q-Sense Code Composer
Studio Plug-In

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A MORE INTUITIVE WAY TO DEBUG FIXED POINT CODE.

Applied Signal Processing’s Q-Sense™ Plug-in for Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio™ (CCS) makes fixed point code development and debugging easier and more intuitive. A Code Composer Studio™ plug-in is a software tool that integrates with, extends and/or customizes the Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment.

What is a Q-Type? The Q-type of a variable defines the number of implied fractional bits within the 16-bit (or 32-bit) fixed point raw representation of a value. This allows the raw native fixed point number to represent a real-life or floating point value. For example, a Q15 number has 15 implied fractional bits. A Q15 variable of raw value 4096 represents the value 4096/2¹⁵ = 0.125. Unfortunately, normal emulator debugging tools don’t know about the Q-type of your variables and therefore can only show its raw native value.

Screen Snapshot of Q-Smart™ Watch Window within Code Composer Studio.

The Q-Sense™ CCS plug-in automatically detects the Q-type of a variable and provides a Q-Smart™ Watch Window which allows users to both view and modify the value of a Q-type variable entirely within the floating point domain, relieving the user of the burdensome task of manually performing Q-Type to floating point conversions. This provides for a more natural and intuitive use of the debugging tools and lets users quickly inspect and change values, allowing them to concentrate on what matters most: getting their software, algorithm, or system working properly.

Q-SENSE™ TECHNOLOGY OFFERS THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES:

Offers ease of viewing/entering various Q-type variable values as floating point instead of integer equivalent.
Auto Q detect – The plug-in automatically selects the proper Q-type. The user does not need to know the Q-type and can be shielded from the internal representation of the value.
Saturation Protection on entered values.
Compatible with Texas Instrument’s IQ Math Library for C28x.

AVAILABLE PLATFORMS

Code Composer Studio v2.2x for C54x, C55x, C62x, C64x, C28x Families.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Purchase the Q-Sense™ Code Composer Studio Plug-in using a credit card or company purchase. The Software will be sent via email by the end of the next business day. The purchase price includes one year of free upgrades.

$99.00 Price includes one-year of free upgrades

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