Hi all - I'm trying to find an evaluation board with which I can
- Learn the basics of embedded software development, and
- Learn the PowerPC architecture.
My selection of PowerPC architecture is due to some embedded software job openings that open at my work on a regular basis. I have 15 years of software development experience (mostly Java), but I'm knowledgeable of C/C++ and x86 assembly.
So I think (I hope) the PowerPC architecture part is not going to be that much of a challenge given time and effort. But I would really like to do it on an eval board and face the basic nuances and details of embedded software development. But every PowerPC board I've seen costs between $500-$1k and above (whereas I can get a board for other architectures for $200 and less.)
Is there a cheap powerpc board that you could recommend? If not, is there some sort of simulator that one could use not just to learn PowerPC architecture, but that also emulates the basics of embedded work?
Thanks,
- Luis.
ps. I did a search on the boards. Found some info on PowerPC, but nothing I could relate to this specific questions :(
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