Seven Tips for Debugging like a PRO: (5) Debug with Watchpoint
Scenario
-While debugging memory access status.
-While debugging parameters with unexpected changes.
Debug Tips
-Use watchpoint under debug mode in KEIL μVision or IAR EWARM.
- Watchpoint stop the CPU when specified data access occurs and any specified expression becomes true.
KEIL μVision
-Must install Nu-Link Keil Driver
-“Ctrl+B” open Breakpoints window
-Supports “Access Break (A)”, “Execution Break (E)” and “Count”
IAR EWARM
-Must install Nu-Link IAR Driver
-Supports Data breakpoints with read and write access
-Supports Code breakpoints with the variable as a condition
- View -> Breakpoints window
-> Right-click “New Breakpoint” -> choose “Code” or “Data”