IAR Embedded Solutions releases new version, enhances cloud debugging and simulation capabilities, and promotes next-generation embedded software development

Empower next-generation embedded software development with advanced Arm virtual hardware integration and enhanced cloud-based collaboration in Linux systems

Uppsala, Sweden, December 7, 2023 - IAR, the global leader in embedded development software and services, announced the launch of the latest version 9.50 of its flagship product IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm and IAR Build Tools for Arm. This update represents a significant advancement in embedded software development, introducing a series of enhancements such as advanced cloud debugging and simulation on Linux. This update also includes the integration of Arm Virtual Hardware (AVH) and enhanced IAR C-SPY debugger and emulator for Linux, further demonstrating our commitment to providing efficient solutions to meet the evolving needs of the embedded systems industry. Promise of.

Features of the new version:

• Arm Virtual Hardware (AVH) support: Introducing AVH to emulate various Arm-based hardware in the cloud. This allows early software development before actual hardware is available and integrates seamlessly with CI/CD and MLOps workflows, greatly accelerating time to market.

• Enhanced IAR C-SPY debugger and emulator for Linux: Provides an advanced debugger and emulator for Linux, supporting automated workflows and IAR I-jet hardware debugging. These enhancements optimize the testing process in the CI/CD pipeline, improving efficiency and reducing time consumption.

• Runtime analysis plug-in integration for Linux: Integrating IAR C-SPY and IAR C-RUN plug-ins into the Linux environment improves development and testing efficiency through advanced analysis and testing functions, and improves code quality and reliability.

• Cloud-based development and collaboration: Easily integrate into cloud-native and collaborative environments, enable remote teamwork, and leverage cloud infrastructure for simulation and virtualization. This is in line with modern software development trends.

Reinhard Keil, Senior Director of Embedded at Arm, said: "Arm is committed to ensuring that developers have simple and smooth access to the tools they need to innovate. The integration of Arm virtual hardware in the latest version of IAR can help accelerate the development process and support modern workflows, such as Test-based development and continuous integration will have a profound impact on embedded developers.”

The new release provides important benefits to embedded system developers, including:

• Simulation and Virtualization Tools: Provides enhanced tools for simulating and virtualizing a variety of environments and conditions, critical for testing and validating embedded software. This ensures robustness and functionality in a variety of scenarios.

• Collaboration and cloud-based development: In line with the trend towards remote working, this release enables a flexible and efficient development process. It supports team collaboration regardless of location and leverages cloud computing for development and testing.

"As cloud-based software development evolves, AVH support and the IAR C-SPY debugger and emulator for Linux are particularly important for CI/CD, especially given the growing embedded Device Scope. By combining DevOps with cloud and embedded development, we empower developers to increase efficiency and accelerate time to market."

The capabilities of the new release reinforce IAR's commitment to providing advanced solutions that meet the evolving needs of software developers and will significantly increase the efficiency and flexibility of embedded developers.