ARM Joins TimeSys OnBoard Program;
TimeSys Joins ARM Connected Community
SAN FRANCISCO, March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE --
TimeSys(R) Corporation, a leader in embedded Linux(R) technologies and
development tools, today announced a partnership with ARM to deliver fully
commercialized 2.6-based Linux distributions for the ARM(R) architecture to
semiconductor vendors and OEMs worldwide. In this alliance, ARM will join the
TimeSys OnBoard Program(TM), the embedded Linux industry's only comprehensive
program for hosting, certifying, distributing and supporting commercialized
custom Linux distributions. TimeSys will also become a member of the ARM
Connected Community, joining a global network of companies providing solutions
for products based on the ARM architecture
The TimeSys OnBoard Program provides a vehicle for continuous delivery of
the most advanced Linux features to customers and partners. Through the
program, TimeSys rapidly packages, maintains and supports commercial
TimeStorm(R) Linux Development Kits (LDKs) with the latest feature
enhancements developed by and with OnBoard Partners. TimeStorm LDKs from
TimeSys include complete hardware-optimized embedded Linux distributions with
ready-to-run target images (kernel and root file system) and an Eclipse 3.0-
based cross-development environment to facilitate application development and
platform customization.
First Linux Kit to Support ARM920T Core Module for Advanced Communications
Devices
The first TimeStorm Linux Development Kit available from the partnership
will include ARM processor-based enhancements for the ARM RealView(R)
Integrator(TM) Compact Platform with ARM920T(TM) Core Module. Based around the
high performance ARM9TDMI(R) 32-bit RISC processor core, the ARM920T processor
is ideal for a range of advanced consumer electronic and communications
applications including next generation smart phones, communicators, PDAs, 3G
baseband and applications processors, platform OS-based devices, digital still
cameras, audio and video decoding, automotive infotainment and set top boxes.
The Integrator/CP can be extended to support user created IP and is compatible
with Integrator Core Modules from the ARM9E(TM), ARM10E(TM) and ARM11(TM)
processor families.
"The OnBoard Program can turn the most advanced Linux features developed
by ARM into commercial Linux distributions supported and maintained by
TimeSys," said Philippe Robin, Linux product manager, ARM. "TimeSys will help
deliver the latest Linux optimizations to our users, which can result in
significant time-to-market and functionality benefits for the community of
embedded Linux developers building advanced products based on the ARM
architecture.
As a member of the ARM Connected Community, TimeSys is joining a global
network of companies aligned to provide a complete solution, from design to
manufacture to end use, for products based on the ARM architecture. ARM offers
a variety of resources to community members, including promotional programs
and peer-networking opportunities that enable ARM Partners to jointly provide
end-to-end customer solutions.
"In this alliance, TimeSys will bring to market the most innovative ARM
processor-based Linux enhancements for products based on the ARM architecture,
from mobile phones and digital cameras to games consoles and automotive
systems," said Larry Weidman, president and CEO of TimeSys. "We're pleased to
welcome ARM into the OnBoard Program and to be welcomed as a new member of the
ARM Connected Community."
About TimeSys Corporation
TimeSys is empowering the embedded Linux market by continuously delivering
processor-optimized Linux distributions and tools that enable embedded
developers to reliably and cost effectively use Linux. TimeSys products
include 2.6-based TimeStorm Linux Development Kits and Eclipse-based
development and testing tools. TimeStorm products streamline the development,
customization and validation of homegrown or commercial Linux-based embedded
systems, shortening development cycles and reducing project costs.
Visit http://www.timesys.com for more information.
ARM, ARM9TDMI and RealView are registered trademarks of ARM Limited.
ARM9E, ARM920T, ARM10E, ARM11 and Integrator are trademarks of ARM Limited.
All other brands or product names are the property of their respective
holders. "ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings plc; its operating company
ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries ARM INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd.;
ARM Taiwan; ARM France SAS; ARM Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; ARM Belgium
N.V.; AXYS Design Automation Inc.; AXYS GmbH; ARM Embedded Solutions Pvt.
Ltd.; and ARM Physical IP, Inc.
SOURCE TimeSys Corporation
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Related links:
http://www.timesys.com
CONTACT:
Kim Booth of TimeSys, +1-412-292-3136
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