RE: [avr-gcc-list] xmega support

[Weddington, Eric]

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> Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 5:33 PM
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> Subject: [avr-gcc-list] xmega support
> 
> I am trying to bring a project developed on a mega128  up on 
> an xmega128A1.
> Aside from the very different I/O structure (which is 
> actually pretty nice)
> the non-volatile memory stuff is totally different.
> 
> Is there some libc support for reading/writing the EEPROM?  How about
> self-programming support (aka boot-loader)? Or do I have to 
> roll my own?
> 
> Hmm, a search through the 1205 release for 
> "__AVR_ATxmega128a1__" shows only
> the following files having knowledge of the chip:
> Power.h
> Sleep.h
> Wdt.h
> And
> Io.h
> of course.
> 
> I suppose the real question is: what level of support does 
> Libc have for
> these new chips?  

Unfortunately that is it at the moment. Yes, we would certainly like to add 
more support for the xmega series in avr-libc. User feedback is particularly 
welcomed, whether it is patches, or suggestions for APIs. Tell us what you 
would like to see!

Are you thinking about porting AVRX to the xmega?

Eric