Static stack-usage analysis for HCS12

StackAnalyzer for HCS12 automatically determines the worst-case stack usage of the tasks in your application. The analysis results can be interactively explored, or exported for documentation and certification purposes.

Key features

Static analysis of binary files, exactly as they are executed in the final system.
Clear and precise information on the worst-case stack usage by tasks, procedures, basic blocks, and individual instructions.
Recursions, function pointers, inline assembly code, and library-function calls are all taken into account.
Automatic recognition of dead code.
Exceptionally fast analysis of complex real-world software.
Freely selectable entry points for the analysis, so you can focus on the worst-case path or other areas of interest, and speed up the analysis even further.
Difference analysis for comparing the stack usage before and after making changes to your system.
Customizable XML reports for documentation and certification.
Mature GUI with well-interconnected views for analysis results, statistics, code coverage, control flow, source code, assembly code, DWARF debug info, symbol tables, analysis configuration, and more.
Command-line mode for easy integration into automated build processes.
Plugins for TargetLink and Jenkins.
Seamless integration with other analysis tools from AbsInt — e.g. aiT for static analysis of the worst-case execution time.

Your benefits

StackAnalyzer lets you prevent stack overflow for all possible inputs and task executions under any circumstances — without wasting hardware resources.
StackAnalyzer requires no code instrumentation, no testing, no measuring, no modification of your system, no modification of your toolchain, and it will not be misled by potential flaws in debug information.
Using StackAnalyzer is essential in meeting current safety standards such as ISO 26262, DO-178B/C, IEC-61508, and EN-50128, where statically analyzing your stack usage is part of the architectural safety requirements.

Supported processor derivates

HCS12/STAR12
HCS12X/XE

All license variations always cover both of the above.

Supported compilers

Freescale CodeWarrior (aka Metrowerks or Hiware) C/C++ compiler
Cosmic C/C++ compiler
IAR C/C++ compiler

The standard license covers one compiler of your choice. Additional compilers can be unlocked for a surcharge.

System requirements

Windows: 64-bit Windows 10 or 11
Linux: 64-bit CentOS/RHEL 7 or compatible
4 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended)
4 GB of disk space
The Linux version requires the libxcb-* family of libraries to be installed
Support for macOS High Sierra 10.13 or newer is possible on request for a surcharge

Free trial

You can try StackAnalyzer for free, on your own applications, for a period of 30 days. Your free-trial package includes online training and tech support.