UDE Universal Debug Engine
UDE Universal Debug Engine is a paid Windows development tool for debugging, tracing, and testing embedded software on microcontrollers, multicore SoCs, and …
What UDE Universal Debug Engine is
UDE Universal Debug Engine is a paid Windows development tool for debugging, tracing, and testing embedded software on microcontrollers, multicore SoCs, and embedded processors. Its multicore debugger presents cores together and supports synchronized run control, core groups, multicore breakpoints, and conditional breakpoints. Trace features analyze recorded on-chip data, reconstruct program flow, visualize trace information, and provide non-intrusive code coverage. The UDE Object Model API, included with every base license, supports scripting, debugging, and test automation through Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, Perl, VisualBasic, C#, and C++. Development support covers C, C++, Rust, device-specific assembly, and listed cross compilers from HighTec/GNU, Tasking, Keil, Arm, Wind River, and Green Hills. Eclipse integration is included in each base installation, while RTOS and AUTOSAR functions require add-ons. Pricing is available on request. Purchases include free updates and support for approximately two releases, with paid maintenance afterward.
Good
- Multicore debugging in one interface
- On-chip trace and code coverage
- Automation API included with base license
- Broad scripting language support
- Eclipse integration included
Watch out
- Windows-only application
- Pricing requires a quote
- RTOS and AUTOSAR functions need add-ons
- Paid maintenance follows included support period
Who it suits
It suits embedded software developers working with supported microcontrollers, multicore systems-on-chip, and embedded processors. Teams using Windows and the listed languages or toolchains are the clearest match.
Verdict
UDE offers extensive multicore debugging, trace analysis, scripting, and integration capabilities for embedded development. Windows compatibility, add-on requirements, and quote-based pricing are key selection factors.
Plans and prices
From UDE Universal Debug Engine's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| UDE® Universal Debug Engine | Priced on request | Quote required; RTOS and AUTOSAR functions require add-ons |
The facts
Each one read from UDE Universal Debug Engine's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Automation API
- The UDE Object Model is an API for scripting, debugging, and test automation, and is included with every base license at no additional cost.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Debugging
- Its multicore debugger shows cores in one interface and supports synchronized run control, core groups, and multicore breakpoints.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Download access
- UDE downloads are available after logging in, and the maker lists Starterkit versions separately in its download area.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The UDE Eclipse integration package is included in each base installation at no additional cost, and its Object Model supports integration with third-party tools.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Intended users
- The maker presents UDE for embedded software developers working with supported microcontrollers, multicore systems-on-chip, and embedded processors.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Language and compiler support
- UDE supports C, C++, Rust, device-specific assembly, and cross compilers including HighTec/GNU, Tasking, Keil, Arm, Wind River, and Green Hills.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- UDE is a development tool for debugging, tracing, and testing embedded software on multicore SoCs, microcontrollers, and embedded processors.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Quality
- PLS states that its quality management system for developing, producing, and selling electronic modules and software systems fulfills ISO 9001:2015 requirements.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Scripting
- The Object Model supports scripting languages including Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, Perl, VisualBasic, C#, and C++.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Security reporting
- PLS provides a product security reporting channel for vulnerability reports and says confirmed issues may receive mitigations or security updates.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Support and maintenance
- Purchases include a free update service and support package covering approximately two software releases, and paid maintenance is offered after that period.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Trace and coverage
- UDE can analyze recorded on-chip trace, reconstruct program flow, visualize trace data, and provide non-intrusive code coverage.checked 9 Oct 2001
The company
- Founded
- 1990checked 28 Sep 2001
- Headquarters
- Lauta, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2001
Where it runs
- Platform
- UDE is a Windows application.checked 9 Oct 2001
- RTOS and AUTOSAR
- RTOS and AUTOSAR development features are provided through add-ons; listed RTOS support includes FreeRTOS, SAFERTOS, Sciopta, OSEK, PXROS, and others.checked 9 Oct 2001
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