IMEC Announces Research Program for Dynamism in Embedded Systems
To deal with the increasing dynamism in (networked) embedded systems, IMEC launches a new research program. This program will focus on moving the management of the system’s resources from the design phase to runtime software solutions. The resulting embedded systems will be more flexible and efficient, and will have a shorter time-to-market. Systems that would profit from such improved dynamism are, for example, multimedia appliances, from servers to mobile devices, standalone or connected in a video processing network. Other examples are cognitive radios, sensor networks, body area networks, or smart energy grid applications.
IMEC Optimizes Mapping of Applications on Embedded Multiprocessor SoC
IMEC, Europe’s leading independent nanoelectronics research institute, unveils a suite of tools and methods to optimize the mapping of applications on embedded multiprocessor system-on-chip (MPSoC) platforms. These result in systems that are more energy-efficient and that can be designed faster, leading to a shorter time-to-market. IMEC’s MPSoC tools are intended for companies that design multicore platforms for tomorrow’s nomadic and multimedia applications. They are offered under a technology transfer or license agreement.
Embedded Masterclass to Explore Linux for Realtime Electronic Systems
A key presentation at this year’s embedded systems developers’ event, the Embedded Masterclass, will explore the use of the Linux operating system for electronic systems and realtime computer systems. The Embedded Masterclass is to be held in Cambridge and Bristol on the 7th and 12th May. Over the past 10 years, various commercial embedded Linux solutions have evolved. Several are now highly refined operating systems that not only exhibit robust real-time performance but can also address the needs of mobile wireless devices. Whether to ‘roll your own’ Linux OS or buy off the shelf remains a common question in todays embedded space. This presentation will lift the lid off of commercial Linux and show engineers what is inside the very latest offering and why a commercial solution might offer both engineering and commercial benefits to your next project.
Emerson Network Power Launches CPCI6200 Single Board Computer
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity[tm] , announced the release of its CPCI6200 CompactPCI® single-board computer (SBC), equipped with the latest Freescale MPC8572 PowerQUICC III dual core processor. Combining scalable, server-class performance with leading-edge I/O and memory, the board is designed for advanced telecom, defense/aerospace, industrial and medical applications.
Macraigor Systems Ports On-Chip Debug Technology to Sun Java Runtime
Macraigor Systems, LLC announced their proprietary On-Chip Debug Technology (OCDemon) has been ported to Sun Microsystems’ Java Runtime Environment (JRE) via a powerful application programming interface (API) that enables developers to write Java code to directly control a target processor and a unit under test. Macraigor has taken three components that are available at no cost and combined them into a powerful board test environment. To this end, they have developed a step-by-step tutorial and examples to get the board test environment running as quickly as possible.
Macraigor Systems Offers On-Chip Debug Support for MIPS32 24KE
Macraigor Systems, LLC announced immediate On-Chip Debug Technology (OCDemon) support for the MIPS32 24KE, a high-performance RISC core family with DSP enhancements. Engineers developing applications with OCDemon can now control and debug their hardware designs and application software without the use of other system resources such as UARTs, Ethernet channels or parallel ports. In addition to support from several debuggers, Macraigor is offering full support for Eclipse Ganymede and a free port of the popular GNU toolset, including gcc, gas and gdb.
Express Logic Avoids Stack Overflow in Embedded Systems with StackX
Express Logic, Inc., the worldwide leader in royalty-free real-time operating systems (RTOS), introduced a new development tool that helps developers avoid stack overflow problems that traditionally have plagued embedded systems. The new tool, StackX[tm], performs a comprehensive analysis of a complete application at the executable code level, computing the worst-case stack usage the application can experience. As a result, Express Logic is the only RTOS company that can tell its customers how large a stack they need for each application thread, and will automatically alert them if they fail to allocate sufficient memory.
Express Logic Rolls Out TraceX V5 Analysis Tool for Real-time System
Express Logic, Inc., the worldwide leader in royalty-free real-time operating systems (RTOS), announced the release of TraceX® V5, the most advanced version of its graphical event analysis tool for real-time systems. To ensure faster identification of errors, TraceX V5 adds several new features that enable embedded system developers to better visualize and understand the behavior of their real-time systems.
LDRA Launches v8.0 of Software Verification Tool Suite
LDRA, the leading provider of automated software verification, source code analysis, and test tools, has launched v8.0 of the LDRA tool suite, the first fully automated end-to-end solution for software verification support. With the integration of requirements management, LDRA has enabled companies for the first time to trace, verify, and test their code through all stages of software development from requirements through static and dynamic analysis and testing. By tailoring standardized best-programming practices for cross-industry adoption, LDRA extends the cost- and resource-savings advantages to the embedded industry as a whole.
Aonix to Integrate PERC Ultra with Wind River VxWorks MILS Platform
Aonix®, the provider of the PERC product line for embedded and real-time Java developers, announced the start of its integration efforts to Wind River’s VxWorks MILS Platform for multilevel secure (MLS) systems with its flagship product PERC Ultra. This integrated product will help customers address the growing requirement by industry and government scalable, portable, and maintainable tools and execution environments that can handle the special needs and rigor associated with access to and protection of secure data in MLS systems.
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