
HP processor probe—At a Glance
The HP processorprobe providesa
low-cost wayto debug embedded
softwarefor IBM/Motorola PowerPC
microprocessors.
Supported processors
Your HP processor probe is
pre-programmed for either the
PowerPC 603or PowerPC 603e
processor.
The floppydisk containsfirmware to
program your HP processor probe for
additional PowerPC processors.
Thetargetconnection
The HP processorprobe connectsto
your target microprocessor via a
special connector onthe targetsystem.
The configuration switches
Usethe switches to configure
communication to the HP 16505A. There
is a guide totheseswitches on the
bottom of the HP processor probe.
The status LEDs
LEDs show thestatus of the power
supply, the target system, and the
connection to the LAN.
Compatibility with other products
The HP processorprobe requiresthe
use ofa host basedsoftware debugger.
No debuggersfor the HP processor
probe are sold byHewlett-Packardso
you must purchase a software
debugger from a third party.
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