Digital Application virtual Engineer (DAVE)
Developer(s)Infineon Technologies
Written inJava, C
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
Available inEnglish
Websitehttp://www.infineon.com/...

DAVE (Infineon) Digital Application Virtual Engineer (DAVE) is a C/C++-language software development and code generation tool for microcontroller applications. DAVE is a standalone system with automatic code generation modules. It is suited for the development of software drivers for Infineon microcontrollers and aids the developer with automatically created C-level templates and user-desired functionalities.

The latest releases of DAVE include all required parts to develop code, compile and debug on the target for free (based on the ARM GCC tool suite). It is similar to the products of Atmel (AVR, SAM) and Microchip (PIC, PIC32) to name a few.[1]

DAVE was developed by Infineon Technologies, and is only available for their microcontrollers. The generated code can be used on development environments from Eclipse, Keil, Tasking, and so on.

Latest version 4 (beta) for ARM-based 32-bit Infineon processors

The successor of the Eclipse-based development environment for C/C++ and/or GUI-based development using "Apps". It generates code for the latest XMC1xxx and XMC4xxx microcontrollers using Cortex-M processors. The code generation part is significantly improved. Besides the free DAVE development software, a DAVE SDK is a free development environment to set up its own "Apps" for DAVE. Details (downloads, getting started, tutorials, etc.) can be found on the website.

Stable version 3 for ARM-based 32-bit Infineon processors

Automatic code generation is based on the use of case-oriented, configurable, and tested software (SW) components, called DAVE Apps. They are comparable to executable and configurable application notes that can be downloaded from the web, just like apps for smartphones or tablet PCs. This environment is based on Eclipse. Besides the "App approach," ordinary program development using C/C++ is also available. The targets for this development are XMC1xxx and XMC4xxx microcontrollers that use ARM Cortex-M processors.[2]

Previous (older) versions

This version targets 32-bit MCUs (TriCore AUDO family), 16-bit MCUs (C166, XC166, XE166, and XC2000 family), and 8-bit MCUs (XC800 family) from Infineon. After the initial setup, the configuration wizard appears and gives an overview of the hardware peripherals, control units, and modules. Here, the actual microcontroller application can be created by selecting the desired functionality. At this step, module-specific functions have to be selected for module initialization and control. Finally, the application source files will be generated by DAVE and embedded in a project for the selected development environment, where one can continue to modify the code or add it to an existing project.[3]

The installation of DAVE and DIP files is unproblematic, with only a few clicks after downloading the application from Infineon's web page. One can start working with DAVE and already generate example code without reading a manual, as the steps for doing so are pretty much self-explanatory when following the application wizard. Furthermore, Infineon provides many application notes and tutorials on how to use DAVE in combination with different microcontrollers and development environments.

Besides the main development environment, DAVE, Infineon also developed additional software that can be used in conjunction with DAVE for specific microcontroller families or additional hardware: DAVE Bench for XC800 is a platform providing free development tools for Infineon's 8-bit microcontrollers family, based on the Open Source Eclipse architecture.[4] DAVE Drive is a GUI-based software tool that allows application developers to create embedded software for the control of brushless synchronous three-phase motors.[5]

Alternative software

As mentioned, the Infineon MCUs are directly supported by several commercial products – depending on the selected MCU target.[6] Also, an embedded coder library for Matlab exists.[7] As a free alternative to DAVE, the developer can use the Keil Microcontroller Development Kit (MDK) Version 5. Code for the XMX1000 series up to 128 kB can be developed this way without purchasing a license from Keil.[8]

References

  1. ↑ AG, Infineon Technologies. "Neue Version der Entwicklungsplattform DAVE senkt Software-Entwicklungszeit für XMC-Mikrocontroller von Infineon beträchtlich - Infineon Technologies". Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "DAVE™ Forum". Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  3. ↑ "Getting started with XC164CS starterkit using DAvE, Tasking EDE & CrossView Pro Debugger" (PDF). Application Note. Infineon Technologies. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  4. ↑ "DAvE Bench". Product Overview. Infineon Technologies. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "DAVE™ Drive Application Code Generator for PMSM and BLDC Motor Control with Infineon's 8-bit Microcontrollers". Application Brief. Infineon Technologies. Archived from the original on 11 April 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  6. ↑ AG, Infineon Technologies. "Products - Infineon Technologies". Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  7. ↑ AG, Infineon Technologies. "Products - Infineon Technologies". Archived from the original on 21 September 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  8. ↑ "MDK for Infineon XMC - Installation - Activation". Retrieved 25 June 2016.
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