Partner adoption accelerates, drives momentum.
BOSTON, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at the Embedded
Systems Conference (ESC) Boston, Microsoft Corp. announced the availability
of Service Pack 1 (SP1) for the Microsoft(R) .NET Micro Framework 2.0,
featuring new enhancements to build more secure, attractive, innovative and
globalized applications. Demonstrating further momentum, Microsoft also
announced that several partners completed ports of the .NET Micro Framework
to additional development platforms and released new products built on the
.NET Micro Framework.
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The new features of Service Pack 1 provide precision-engineered
functionality and tools that streamline the manufacturing process and ease
the burdens often associated with the deployment of updates to devices in
the field. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original device
manufacturers (ODMs) can use the new tools to create their own customized
deployment software for their unique manufacturing environments.
With SP1, developers and device-makers gain the ability to help prevent
unsigned firmware or application code from being installed on a device. SP1
also provides a new tool for generating bitmap fonts for applications,
giving application developers increased flexibility in interface design and
providing increased localization support.
"Since the launch of .NET Micro Framework earlier this year, the
interest we've received from the embedded community has been tremendous,"
said Colin Miller, product unit manager of the .NET Micro Framework at
Microsoft. "The support we've received from partners is a testament to the
value the platform provides, and fuels our commitment to expand Microsoft's
embedded offerings into the territory of smaller, less expensive and more
resource-constrained devices."
Combining the reliability and efficiency of managed code with the
development tools of Microsoft Visual Studio(R), the .NET Micro Framework
provides flexibility, cost-efficiency and productivity for developing
applications on small resource-constrained devices.
At ESC Boston, Atmel Corp., NXP Semiconductors, Adeneo, SJJ Embedded
Micro Solutions LLC and EmbeddedFusion have all announced enhanced or added
support for the .NET Micro Framework, broadening the scope of available
resources for device-makers and developers.
Atmel Ports .NET Micro Framework Onto the AT91SAM9261 Microcontroller
Atmel, a leading microcontroller manufacturer, announced a port of the
Microsoft .NET Micro Framework onto its AT91SAM9261 ARM9-based
microcontroller.
"The .NET Micro Framework is a compelling platform as it's a key
differentiator for applications that require fewer features than high-end
operating systems, and it provides interoperability with the PC world,"
said Jean-Christophe Zettel, applications manager for Atmel's ARM-based
products. "The AT91SAM7 microcontrollers and AT91SAM9 application
processors perfectly match the requirements of systems that .NET Micro
Framework targets, and are ideally suited for a wide range of applications
addressed by .NET Micro Framework."
NXP Ports .NET Micro Framework Onto LPC2000 Microcontroller
NXP, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips,
announced that the Microsoft .NET Micro Framework has been ported to
support NXP's popular LPC2000 microcontroller family based on the ARM7
processor.
"With support for the Microsoft .NET Micro Framework, we expect to
reach a broad range of embedded and desktop developers building
feature-rich applications for portable, energy-efficient products," said
Geoff Lees, general manager, Microcontroller Product Line, NXP
Semiconductors. "For developers using Microsoft Visual Studio, it's now
easier than ever to use NXP LPC2000 microcontrollers to accelerate the
development of applications for small-footprint, low-power devices."
Adeneo Ports .NET Micro Framework to Atmel and NXP Microcontrollers
Adeneo, a Microsoft Windows(R) Embedded Gold Partner with facilities in
Europe and in the United States, announced that it has ported .NET Micro
Framework onto Atmel's AT91SAM9261 and NXP's LPC3180 ARM9-based
microcontrollers.
These ports demonstrate the ability of Adeneo to offer engineering
services to OEMs looking to build home automation, medical, industrial or
other products with resource constraints, on the .NET Micro Framework.
SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions Unveils Low-Cost Development Kit for the
.NET Micro Framework
SJJ Embedded Micro Solutions, a Windows Embedded Partner, announced the
launch of its Embedded Development Kit (EDK) for .NET Micro Framework. The
EDK contains a multipurpose development board with the .NET Micro Framework
already installed and ready to run C# applications. The kit includes a
step-by-step instruction manual to guide engineers, students and hobbyists
through the process of developing .NET Micro Framework managed code
applications.
EmbeddedFusion Extends Its .NET Micro Framework Product Line
EmbeddedFusion, a provider of integrated hardware and software core
solutions for developers of embedded systems, announced the Meridian/B CPU,
a lower-cost variant of the existing Meridian/A product. Meridian/B is
aimed at .NET Micro Framework devices that do not require liquid crystal
display (LCD) or an alternative to the 2.7-inch display supported on the
original Meridian CPU. The Meridian/B CPU is suitable for a wide variety of
products including Windows SideShow(TM)-enabled devices, industrial
monitoring and control devices, instrumentation, medical, security, and
home automation products.
The Microsoft Connected Experience
Microsoft has developed a complete embedded product family that
supports the extremely diverse needs of the embedded device industry
helping to drive smart connected experiences. Microsoft offers three
platforms to serve the varied needs of the embedded category: Windows XP
Embedded, Windows Embedded CE and the .NET Micro Framework. Microsoft also
offers a retail-optimized operating system platform designed for retail
point-of-service systems called Windows Embedded for Point of Service,
based on the technologies available in Windows XP Embedded with Service
Pack 2. Microsoft embedded platforms can be found everywhere from computer
devices such as cash registers, automated teller machines (ATMs),
industrial controllers, gateways, Internet protocol (IP) telephones, server
appliances, Windows-based thin clients, advanced consumer electronics,
specialized handheld devices and more.
Those interested in learning more about .NET Micro Framework can visit
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/embedded/bb267253.aspx. More information
about Windows Embedded is available at
http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/embedded/default.mspx.
About .NET Micro Framework
The .NET Micro Framework expands Microsoft's embedded offerings into a
new market of simpler devices that are based on low-cost 32-bit processors
and are constrained in terms of memory, battery power or other resources.
By providing powerful, modern programming paradigms to this arena, the .NET
Micro Framework is aimed at accelerating the innovation of small, connected
devices. More information can be found at
http://msdn.microsoft.com/embedded/netmf.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in
software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize
their full potential.
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