Segger is a company providing a debugging and programming environment for microchips with unique features. One of those features and a key benefit while developing motion applications on microcontrollers is the live view of variables without the need of a tracing unit. This feature is especially beneficial if a large tracing capable connector would not fit on the PCB of a miniature motor controller. The following chapters will provide an overview of the tools provided by Hilscher and Segger for debugging on netX microchips, how to use those, where to find further information and a best practice approach.
netX Studio
The Segger Tools may be used together with netX Studio. However, several aspects have to be outweighed against each other, depending on how you want to debug and program the device and what features you want to use.
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Internal Link: Debugging netX 90 with J-Link (not for public domain)
Segger Tools Collection
At first, https://www.segger.com/downloads/jlink/#J-LinkSoftwareAndDocumentationPack
Using J-Link GDB Server
Before debugging, the netX 90 internal flash needs to be programmed with the required files. See Using J-Flash to setup the netX 90 internal flash above.