A new low-cost Blackhawk emulator is now available optimized for C2000 controller development. The BH-USB2000 is available at only 279 EUR, bundled with Code Composer Studio at 649 EUR (as of January 2008). A datasheet with more detailed information on this exciting tool can be found here [200 KB]. Please, contact us for more technical information, performance, pricing and availability.

May 29th, 2007

We are proud to announce that we will represent Boundary Scan Solutions from California based Corelis, Inc. as of now. Corelis offers a complete product line of JTAG (boundary-scan) tools called ScanExpress for interconnect testing and JTAG in-system programming of flash memories and CPLDs. An easy-to-use Windows Graphical User Interface is supplied for all of the tools. Also supplied is a DLL interface for seamless integration with other test programs such as National Instruments' LabView, LabWindows/CVI, TestStand, Geotest ATEasy, Agilent's VEE, or Visual Basic, and C++.

April 19th, 2007

The new Blackhawk XDS560 Trace System (XDS560 Trace) is non-intrusive, hardware-based trace tool for debugging and profiling high-performance, DSP-based applications providing developers with advanced visibility to debug specialized problems that occur in high-performance, real-time embedded applications. This real-time visibility produces the detailed information needed to determine where complex and intermittent problems occur as well as the ability to analyze, profile, and tune applications for optimal performance.

October 20th, 2006

The new Blackhawk BH-PCI560 is the third generation of the widely used XDS560- class emulator first introduced by Blackhawk and the only half-height and half-length XDS560 JTAG Emulator that supports all of the advanced capabilities of Texas Instruments latest DSPs. The BH-PCI560 ist software compatible with all versions of Code Composer Studio™ (CCStudio) integrated development environment (IDE) v2.2 and above.

May 10th, 2006

The new bus-powered Blackhawk BH-USB560BP is the only bus-powered (hence BP) USB JTAG Emulator that supports high-speed Real-Time Data Exchange (RTDX)™, high speed downloads and Advanced Event Triggering to quickly find and fix real-time software problems.

This new JTAG emulator is software compatible with all versions of Code Composer Studio™ V2.2 and above, and a driver independent DLL developed by Blackhawk, assures existing and future device compatibility for new DSPs. Please, contact us for more technical information, performance and pricing.

May 2nd, 2006

Sundance Multiprocessor Technology and Bayer DSP Solutions will co-operate in providing solutions for high-performance, single and multi-DSP platforms and solutions. Sundance is a renowned DSP centric hardware provider with a wide range of DSP platforms, ADC and DAC daughter boards for telecom, industrial, as well test & measurement applications.

Please, contact us for more technical information, performance, pricing and availability.

November 22nd, 2005

Bayer DSP Solutions has donated 15 so-called BoeBots to a local high-school in Duesseldorf (www.lgbk.de). BoeBots are educational robots which are based on BasicStamp micro-computers from Parallax, Inc. of Rocklin, CA.

September 16th, 2005

A Noise Cancellation algorithm for Blackfin processors is now available from Bayer DSP Solutions. The algorithm can be used in noisy environment to create clear speech in open-air intercoms, handfree applications and more.

April 6th, 2005

We have completed the implementation of the sideband ADPCM speech codec according to ITU-T G.722 for Blackfin platforms. The code is available in object form for Analog Devices' VisualDSP IDE.

March 7th, 2005

The brandnew Blackhawk LAN/USB emulator "BH-LAN560" from EWA is now available. It features full networking capability, i.e. the system can run on a hub/switch without the need of a local PC.

January 8th, 2005

Our implementations of the ITU-T G.726, G.729A(B) and G.723.1 for Texas Instruments TMS320C55xx DSP are now ready.

December 3rd, 2004

The new, low-cost Blackhawk BH-USB510 emulator is now available. This miniature size high-speed USB2.0 emulator outperforms competition products in size, speed, flexibility and price. Find out more about this innovative product. At the same time, we have reduced the price for the high-performance BH-USB560m emulator effective immediately

September 15th, 2004

We can now offer an implementation of the ITU-T G.726 ADPCM speech codec for Blackfin DSP. This codec features bitrates of 16, 24, 32 and 40kbps and has a particularly small memory footprint. Typically this algorithm is used in DECT systems, multi-channel voice recording, channel duplication in ISDN etc.

August 11th, 2004

We can now offer an implementation of the ITU-T G.722.2 adaptive multirate wideband speech codec for Blackfin DSP. This codec features bitrates of 6.6kbps up to 23.85kbps. Typical applications include Voice over IP (VoIP) and Mobile Communications, PSTN applications, ISDN wideband telephony, ISDN videotelephony and video-conferencing.

July 23rd, 2004

Blackhawk has released a new, more compact version of the USB560 high-performance JTAG emulator for TI DSP. More information is found

July 07th, 2004

Bayer DSP Solutions offers a wavelet based image compression and decompression (WICodec) software that features both high quality image compression and low MIPS consumption. The algorithms are available as a compiled library for Analog Devices Blackfin DSP and PC. Typical applications include surveillance, archiving, toys etc.

July 06th, 2004

Our implementation of the ITU-T G.167 compliant Acoustic Echo Canceller (AEC) is now available for Analog Devices Blackfin DSP.

June 22nd, 2004

Our implementation of the ITU-T G.165 compliant Line Echo Canceller (LEC) is now available for Analog Devices Blackfin DSP.

June 2th, 2004

Our implementation of the ETSI GSM halfrate and GSM fullrate speech codecs are now available for Analog Devices Blackfin DSP.

May 07th, 2004

Our implementation of the ITU G.723.1 speech codec for Analog Devices Blackfin DSP has just been released.

March 18th, 2004

We have released our implementation of the ITU G.729A/AB speech codec for Analog Devices Blackfin DSP.

February 10th, 2004

Blackhawk's new PCI-JTAG emulator is now shipping. This high-performance emulator supports high-end and legacy DSP from Texas Instrument alike. Running in Windows 2k or XP it supports RTDX (realtime data exchange) and Advanced Event Triggering on DSP families supporting these features.

February 8th, 2004

Look out for our new TMS320VC33 DSP board. With 75MIPS, lots of memory and 2 high speed UART channels, it can easily outperform and replace micro-controller systems.

October 10th, 2003

We have developed a DSP based internet radio which allows to received virtually any web radio channel delivering MP3 data at up to 128kbps. Currently the radio is available as a prototype but will become a product in the near future.

May 1st, 2003

We have significantly reduced the price for the Blackhawk USB2.0 emulator.

March 01, 2003

Blackhawk's USB560 JTAG emulator is now shipping. This new category of portable emulators supports all advanced XDS560 debugging features such as high-speed RTDX (realtime data exchange) and Advanced Event Triggering.

September 25, 2002

Blackhawk's USB 2.0 JTAG Emulator now features Remote Ethernet Capability. This new feature adds greater flexibility and usefulness for the developer in allowing them to access target hardware across a network and from computers that do not support USB (e.g. Windows(R) NT4.0).

June 04, 2002

Blackhawk has announced its next generation USB-based emulator-the USB 560 JTAG Emulator. The Blackhawk XDS560-class emulator supports Texas Instruments' (TI) faster generation emulation technology using the high speed USB 2.0 interface.

May 07, 2002

We have received the certification for a number of telephony algorithms for Texas Instruments' C55x family of DSP. Please check out our DTMF and Tone Generation/Detection algorithms which of course are eXpressDSP compliant.

January 09, 2002

We are now delivering the USB2.0 compliant Blackhawk USB-JTAG-Emulator for Texas Instruments Digital Signal Processors.

December 21, 2001

We have released our ITU-T G.167 acoustic Echo Canceller for Texas Instruments' C54x and C55x DSP platforms. Of course, this algorithm is eXpressDSP compliant.

November 21, 2001

We have released our ETSI 06.10 GSM-Fullrate speech codec for TI's C54x and C55x DSP platforms. The Level 2 HDLC controller previously implemented for C54x family of DSP is now available for C55x DSPs as well. All new algorithms are eXpressDSP compliant.