out the need to reference device documentation.</li>
<li>Convenient access to new and updated descriptions as part of the silicon vendor's CMSIS Device Family Packs as the packs are made availabl by silicon vendors.</li>
<li>Improved software development efficiency.</li>
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<li>For Silicon Vendors:<ul>
<li>A tool vendor independent file format enables early device support by a wide range of toolchains with limited effort.</li>
<li>The XML-based format helps ease the integration into in-house design