SAN FRANCISCO and PITTSBURGH, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Embedded Systems
Conference - TimeSys Corporation, a pioneer and leader in Embedded Linux and
Java(TM) development technologies, today announced that its Linux-based
solutions have been optimized to support the MIPS processor architecture with
the release of a board support package (BSP) for Matsushita's Komatsu VR4122
Embedded Board, based on the NEC VR4122 processor utilizing the MIPS processor
core. This expands TimeSys' overall footprint to include an even larger range
of processor architectures that include IA32 (x86), ARM, PowerPC, SuperH, and
Xscale.
TimeSys has developed a Board Support Package (BSP) specifically optimized
for the architectural features of the Komatsu VR4122 Embedded Board. The
TimeSys Komatsu VR4122 BSP will feature TimeSys Linux GPL, consisting of a
fully featured preemptible kernel that extends a standard Linux distribution
to support the predictable, extremely low-latency response requirements of
embedded systems based on the MIPS architecture. Available for the VR4122 BSP
are additional Linux-based TimeSys modules that transform TimeSys Linux GPL to
meet the requirements of applications ranging from handheld devices to
automotive telematics. TimeSys Linux/Real-Time delivers additional
capabilities to deliver full response predictability to TimeSys Linux GPL.
TimeSys Linux/CPU and /Net provide capabilities for dynamic load handling and
system overload protection. Used in conjunction with TimeSys' cross-platform
development tools, TimeSys provides a complete embedded Linux-based solution
for the Komatsu VR4122 Embedded Board.
"MIPS is one of the top five processor architectures for embedded systems,
and we're dedicated to providing systems designers building on the MIPS
architecture with Linux-based tools to realize a faster time-to-market at a
lower cost," said TimeSys President and CEO Larry Weidman. "Our BSP for the
Komatsu board enables systems designers to build handheld portable computers,
network terminals and other low-power, high-performance systems with a
complete embedded Linux-based solution optimized specifically for the MIPS
architecture."
TimeSys' BSP for the Komatsu VR4122 delivers a complete solution for
embedded engineers that include:
-- Support for the NEC VR4122 and the Komatsu VR4122 Embedded Board for
TimeSys' complete embedded-Linux product offering
-- Linux board-hosted GNU tool chains
-- IA32 (x86) Linux cross-platform GNU tool chains
-- Timing analysis core for use by TimeSys' event tracing and timing
visualization tool: TimeTrace
-- Certified device drivers
-- User and API documentation
Supporting Windows-based developers, TimeSys supports the VR4122 with the
following set of Windows-based cross-development tools:
-- TimeStorm: TimeSys' Windows-hosted Integrated Development Environment
for cross-platform development
-- TimeTrace: a Windows-hosted tool for event tracing and timing
visualization
-- TimeWiz: a Windows-hosted real-time analysis and simulation tool
The complete TimeSys BSP for the Komatsu VR4122 Embedded Board will be
available for download at http://www.TimeSys.com on March 21, 2002.
TimeSys will be demonstrating the full range of capabilities of its
embedded Linux operating system, development tools, and proprietary
performance enhancing modules for the MIPS family of processors at the
Embedded Systems Conference West, being held at the Moscone Center in San
Francisco, March 12-16.
TimeSys Solutions
TimeSys Linux GPL is a full Linux distribution for all supported embedded
boards that includes everything needed to develop, deploy, and maintain an
embedded platform. For each board, this distribution includes not only the
world's lowest-latency Linux kernel, but also all the libraries, tool chains,
utilities, drivers, scripts, and documentation, all distributed under the GNU
Public License (GPL). Coupled with TimeSys Linux/Real-Time, it offers trend-
setting add-on proprietary capabilities that transform Linux into a first-
class real-time operating system with unmatched latency, responsiveness, and
real-time capabilities. TimeSys Linux/CPU and TimeSys Linux/Net offer the
unparalleled capability to reserve guaranteed CPU and network interface
availability for critical applications, regardless of load or priorities.
In addition, TimeSys offers the tools needed to produce embedded
applications in the Linux domain. TimeStorm, a Windows-hosted Integrated
Development Environment with cross-platform capabilities for many target
boards, TimeTrace, a Windows-hosted target platform event tracing
visualization tool, and TimeWiz, a Windows-hosted real-time analysis and
simulation tool, make it much easier to create predictable, robust
applications using the TimeSys Linux product line.
About TimeSys
TimeSys is a pioneer and leader in Embedded Linux and Java development
technologies. Its products allow design engineers to leverage the power,
flexibility and reliability of a new class of development tools for advanced
embedded systems for a variety of markets and applications, covering the
complete performance range from non-real-time to deterministic hard real-time,
using both open-source and proprietary technologies. TimeSys is considered
the top choice by systems architects for developing more robust, less
expensive, single API Linux solutions for embedded systems. TimeSys was the
first to create a reservation technology that guarantees system response, even
in overloaded systems. TimeSys solutions offer completely predictable and
fast response time performance. For more information about TimeSys, please
visit http://www.timesys.com, email to info@timesys.com or call
1-888-432-TIME.
Java and all Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
SOURCE TimeSys Corporation
 back to top
Related links:
http://www.timesys.com
CONTACT:
Media & Analysts: Greg Holt of Michael James
& Company, +1-412-471-2908, ext. 110, or holt@michaeljames.com,
for TimeSys
|
