A target interface is a mechanism for communicating with, and controlling, a target. A target can be either a physical hardware device or a software simulation of a device. CrossStudio has a Targets window for viewing and manipulating target interfaces. For more information, see Targets window.

Before you can use a target interface, you must connect to it. You can only connect to one target interface at a time. For more information, see Connecting to a target.

All target interfaces have a set of properties. The properties provide information on the connected target and allow the target interface to be configured. For more information, see Viewing and editing target properties.

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MAXQ core simulator target interface

A software-simulated MAXQ core that supports program download and debugging. The software simulator is an effective way of testing and debugging programs in a simulated environment.

MAXQ serial-to-JTAG target interface

A target interface that supports the MAXQ serial-to-JTAG adapter module. Using this target interface, you can download and debug applications on your target board.

MAXQ parallel-port-to-JTAG target interface

A target interface that supports the MAXQ parallel-port-to-JTAG interface. Using this target interface, you can download and debug applications on your target board.