The Emulator POD is a board which carries an execution processor that emulates a behavior of the Target MCU being under control of an application program and the PICE commands. Depending on the particular type of the PICE-52, PODs use different kind of execution processors - emulation "Enhanced Hooks" or just "Hooks", special 'bond-out chips', and even standard 8XCX51 chips. The PICE Main Board controls a behavior of the emulating chips, i.e. it can stop and start its real-time running and has an access to some internal resources (RAM, registers, timers, etc.) when the execution processor is halted.
Besides the execution processor, each POD has few logic chips and some passive components. Each POD has two connectors on the top to stack it to the Main board and two connectors on the bottom to connect it to the package adapter.
Features
Main features
Carries an execution (slave) processor that emulates a behavior of the Target Microcontroller
This in turn is controlled by an application program and the PICE-52 software.
These PODs are usually based on special 8051 "bondout chips" (if available)
A microcontroller derivative from another manufacturer is sometimes used to emulate a give device is a "bondout chip" is not available.
Connection to other boards
The POD connects to the Emulator - Main Board via two connectors on the top of the board.
The POD connects to the Emulator - Adaptor Board via two connectors on the bottom of the board.
Device Support (by family)
This product supports devices from the families listed below:
NXP (Philips):
8051 LPC (Low Pin Count) Microcontroller Family
Device Support (by manufacturer / programming algorithm)
This Device Support list is currently being updated. Please consult the Phyton Website for a full list of supported devices.
For further information about related products, please see the Overview Product.
Product Versions
The PICE-52 is made up a Main Board, POD and Adaptor Board. These components must be chosen to complement the type and package of the Target Device to be emulated. Please select the required components by clicking the links below.
Phyton Emulation POD PR1-52-DS450 for the PICE-52 Emulator
The Phyton Emulation Phyton Emulation POD PR1-52-DS450 for the PICE-52 Emulator supporting the Dallas Semiconductor: DS89C420, DS89C430, DS89C440, DS89C450 microcontrollers.
Phyton Emulation POD PR2-52-ARX/SE516 (5V) for the PICE-52
The Phyton Emulation POD PR2-52-ARX/SE516 for the Phyton PICE-52 allows emulation of the target MCU under application program control. This pod works with a target voltage of +5V.
