11.7.1. Debugging Tools

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does JTAG stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what each word represents.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of SWD?

   Hint

   Remember its advantages over JTAG.

3. 3.

   What does JTAG stand for?

   • Joint Test Action Group
   • Joint Testing Action Group
   • Just Test Any Group

   Hint

   Think about what each component of the acronym represents.

4. 4.

   Is SWD used over pin-heavy protocols for debugging?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the context of space efficiency.

5. 5.

   You’re working on a project with limited GPIO pins. Justify your choice of SWD over JTAG in your debugging setup.

   Hint

   Consider the pin requirements of each protocol.

6. 6.

   A team is testing an embedded system, but they face performance issues. Design a strategy using profiling tools to identify these bottlenecks.

   Hint

   Think about what specific performance metrics would show issues.