## Welcome to CrossWorks for the Dallas MAXQ20!

CrossWorks for MAXQ is a streamlined integrated development environment, compilation tools, and libraries for building, testing, and deploying applications on Maxim/Dallas Semiconductor MAXQ20 microcontrollers.

###### Documentation overview

A comprehensive collection of technical documentation, including reference material, release notes, sample code, technical notes, and Q&As. Each of the links below leads to the resources for a specific topic. Key resources also include getting started documents, API references, and cross-references for related topics.

Getting Started The CrossStudio Tutorial section gives an overview of how to get started with CrossWorks for MAXQ. | Samples Jumpstart your application development using the included demonstration programs. | Release Notes Please take a moment to read the release notes for this version of CrossWorks.
C Compiler A reference for the CrossWorks C compiler and the unique features of the MAXQ. | C Library Comprehensive documentation on the functions, macros, and variables that comprise the CrossWorks C library. | MAXQ Library Documentation covering the MAXQ device and runtime libraries.
Assembler Use the assembler to write low-level, hand-optimized code for stunning performance. | Utilities Reference materials for the command-line tools and utilities that round out CrossWorks. | CrossStudio CrossStudio is the CrossWorks integrated development environment and where you will spend most of your time when using CrossWorks.
Code Editor A powerful text editor tuned for editing source code with multi-level undo and redo, makes editing a breeze. | Project System A complete project system organises your source code and build rules. | Build System A single key press builds all your applications in a solution, ready for download onto a development board.
Help System The built-in help system provides context-sensitive help and a complete reference to the CrossStudio IDE and tools. | Debugger The debugger will help you to find problems in your applications quickly on the simulator or hardware. | Source Code Control Develop applications in teams with links to SourceSafe, SourceOffSite, and CVS.