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|  | # 10 Reasons To Choose Keil C51 ### 10. Completeness Keil Developers Kits include everything professional software developers need. The IDE, debugger, and simulator (which are included) really do support chip-specific features. When we say we offer simulation support for a specific chip, we mean instruction-set simulation AND on-chip peripheral simulation (with chip-specific dialog boxes and debugger virtual target registers). ### 9. Ease-of-use Keil tools are easy to use. By default each toolset is pre-configured to deliver optimal code for most applications. When you start a project and select the device you use from the Device Database, all chip-specific options for the compiler, assembler, and debugger are enabled for you. The example program that are provided help you get started quickly and save valuable time by minimizing your learning curve. ### 8. Documentation Keil tools come with very clear user guides. Application Notes help solve specific problems and the Support Knowledgebase provides answers to more than 1500 questions. ### 7. Device Support Keil C51 supports 380 different 8051 variants. The Device Database selects specific tool options for you and avoids programming problems. Datasheets and programmer's guides for almost every device are included on our CD-ROM. ### 6. Architecture Extensions Keil C51 includes numerous chip-specific 8051 architecture extensions like 16MB addressing, extended stack, arithmetic unit, and accelerated data pointers. As new extensions are added to the 8051 family, support is added to the Keil tool chain. ### 5. Code Efficiency We continually improve our products by adding new optimizations that reduce program size and increase execution speed. Many of our largest customers and numerous silicon vendors have compared the Keil C51 tools against competitive products. In real applications, the Keil compiler generates up to 20% less code. Target applications require less data space and have considerably faster execution speed. ### 4. Peripheral Simulation The Keil µVision2 Debugger/Simulator is the only toolchain that provides complete simulation support for the on-chip peripherals of most 8051 devices. Simulation helps you validate code at your desk without target hardware. It reduces the time spent debugging in-system and helps you create a reliable product faster. ### 3. Product Reliability The Keil C51 compiler is robust and reliable. We constantly stress and test the compiler to ensure that we provide you with the most reliable compiler possible. Code generated by the Keil tools has been used in thousands of critical applications all over the world. ### 2. Third-Party Support Most evaluation boards ship with the Keil Monitor so you can get started working on your project without wasting precious time. Keil C51 is supported by all emulator vendors. High-end emulators even provide support for the Keil banking and far memory. ### 1. Value The Keil tools provide a great deal of value for the price. They help you create embedded applications quickly and efficiently and save you hours of time and effort. All Keil 8051 software development tools, A51, CA51, DK51, and PK51 include one year of technical support and software maintenance. This means you can get assistance and download the latest updates for a period of 1 year from the time you purchase the product. Other compiler companies offer only 90 days of technical support and product updates with very expensive support alternatives. We constantly add support for new chips and enhance the capabilities of the compiler, assembler, debugger, and IDE. Keil tools support all the latest, greatest devices that incorporate leading-edge 8051 technology. As new updates are created they are made available for you to download on the Keil web site. Compare the Keil C51 Development Tools to any other 8051 tool chain we are certain you will find they offer the best quality and performance and provide an exceptional value. Copyright © 2003 Keil Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Report any problems to the webmaster. |