Segger J-Link - Introduction

326 CHAPTER 12 RDI
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12.1 Introduction
Remote Debug Interface (RDI) is an Application Programming Interface (API) that
defines a standard set of data structures and functions that abstract hardware for
debugging purposes. J-Link RDI mainly consists of a DLL designed for ARM cores to
be used with any RDI compliant debugger. The J-Link DLL feature flash download and
flash breakpoints can also be used with J-Link RDI.
12.1.1 Features
• Can be used with every RDI compliant debugger.
•Easy to use.
• Flash download feature of J-Link DLL can be used.
• Flash breakpoints feature of J-Link DLL can be used.
• Instruction set simulation (improves debugging performance).
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Host (PC)
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USB
JTAG
RDI compliant
Debugger
J-Link RDI DLL
J-Link