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Embedded.fm · 4 Mar 2022 · 1h 02m · Episode 404

What this episode covers

Reinhard Keil, founder of Keil Software and now Senior Director at Arm, discusses the evolution of embedded tooling from the 8051 compiler to modern cloud-based development. He explains the architecture of CMSIS, detailing components like SVD and DAP that standardize device support, and highlights the shift toward cloud-native IDEs like Keil Studio and Arm Virtual Hardware. Keil argues that commercial tooling provides essential compliance, long-term support, and device integration that open-source alternatives often lack for industrial applications.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Arm, Keil Software, NXP, ST
Products
Keil Studio, C51, mbed, Arm Virtual Hardware
Chips
8051, Ethos-U65, Cortex-M4, Cortex-M55, STM32
Tools
CMSIS, SVD, DAP, GCC, VS Code, Theia

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