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| Tool | Best For | Key Strength | Weakness | |------|----------|--------------|-----------| | | Cross-platform softcore dev | Industry standard, free | Steep learning curve | | Keil MDK | ARM softcores | Professional debug, RTOS support | Expensive | | IAR Embedded Workbench | High-performance softcores | Optimizing compiler, MISRA C | Very expensive | | MARS MIPS | Teaching MIPS softcores | Clean UI, excellent for students | MIPS only | | RARS RISC-V | RISC-V softcores | Modern ISA, easy to use | RISC-V only | | AsmEd | Quick experiments | Lightweight, portable | Minimal features | | Easy68K | Motorola 68K softcores | Great for retro/edu | Obsolete ISA | | Compiler Explorer (godbolt) | See assembly output | No installation, multi-ISA | Not a full simulator |

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