What software debugging tools are available for use with Nios II processors?
Altera provides a complete software debugging solution via the Nios II IDE, enabling debugging via an instruction-set simulation (ISS) or directly in system hardware (such as a development board). Direct debugging of a Nios II processor system in hardware is supported through a hardware-assisted debug module. The debug module is feature-rich, supporting processor start, stop, step, hardware breakpoints, data triggers, and processor trace under IDE control.