Master of Sciences Electronic Embedded Systems
Microprocessors Module
Keil MDK-ARM
Download & Install Instructions
1. Keil MDK Overview
Keil® MDK is the most comprehensive software development solution for Arm®-based microcontrollers
and includes all components that you need to create, build, and debug embedded applications.
MDK-Core is based on µVision (Windows only) with leading support for Cortex-M devices including the
new Armv8-M architecture.
MDK includes Arm C/C++ Compiler with assembler, linker, and highly optimized run-time libraries that
are tailored for optimum code size and performance.
Software Packs may be added any time to MDK-Core making new device support and middleware
updates independent from the toolchain. They contain device support, CMSIS libraries, middleware,
board support, code templates, and example projects.
MDK-Lite Product evaluation, small projects, and education. Code size restricted to 32 Kbyte.
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2. Download and Install MDK-Lite
Step 1: Visit the link: Getting Started (keil.com) than Download Arm Keil MDK and run the installer.
Follow the instructions to install the MDK Core on your local computer.
Step 2: You need to enter in the corresponding form your contact information to be able to download
the Keil software development tools.
Step 3: to install the MDK-ARM software Right-click on MDK533.EXE and save it to your computer.
The installation also adds the Software Packs for ARM CMSIS, ARM Compiler and MDK-Professional
Middleware. When finished, activate a license or skip this step to use MDK-Lite edition.
3. STM32 STlink Driver Install
After the installation of the Keil-MDK in your computer go to the directory:
C:\Keil_v5\ARM\STLink\USBDriver
Click on the application dpinst_amd64.exe to install the Stlink driver.
STM32F429 Discovery board: STM32F429I-DISCO
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