Accelerated Technology & ARTiSAN Provide Industry's First Repository-Based UML Tools to Nucleus Users.Business/High Tech Editors PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2001 Accelerated Technology, Inc. (ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. ), the leader of source code and non-royalty based Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS (1) (RealTime Operating System) An operating system designed for use in a real time computer system. See real time system, embedded system, process control and OS-9. ) software, has formed a partnership with ARTiSAN Software Tools to offer Nucleus developers the fastest path to building the right product. ATI's Nucleus PLUS, a scalable real-time kernel, and Nucleus C++, an object-oriented C++ interface into the kernel, have been integrated into ARTiSAN's Real-time Studio (RtS) Professional 4.0 software modeling tools. ARTiSAN's UML-based tools differ from others because of a repository-based approach enabling a highly interactive development process without repeated interruptions. They also provide real-time extensions, including the industry's only tasking view for designing RTOS-based applications. Using ARTiSAN's RtS Professional 4.0, Nucleus developers can design all aspects of real-time systems Real-time systems Computer systems in which the computer is required to perform its tasks within the time restraints of some process or simultaneously with the system it is assisting. including hardware/software architecture, tasking model, event handling, and then generate correct code for the Nucleus operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . "Accelerated Technology has always recognized the benefits of object-oriented analysis and design Object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) is a software engineering approach that models a system as a group of interacting objects. Each object represents some entity of interest in the system being modeled, and is characterised by its class, its state (data elements), and its and its positive impact on the development of complex embedded applications in the presence of ever-shrinking market windows. Our Nucleus C++ product line and ARTiSAN's Real-time Studio represent a unique match within the embedded industry for developing applications using object-oriented methods since both products were specifically designed for this purpose. Real-time Studio empowers programmers to deploy quality Nucleus applications in record time," said Lance Brooks, chief technology officer, Accelerated Technology, Inc. "Several technological advantages are realized by development teams using the combination of ARTiSAN Real-Time Studio and Nucleus C++," said Alan Moore
Alan Moore (born November 18, 1952[7] in Northampton) is an English writer most famous for his influential work in comics, including the acclaimed graphic novels , ARTiSAN's Chief Methodologist. "Real-time Studio is the only real-time modeling solution based on a true object repository that permits instantaneous team collaboration and coordination. It also supports an object-oriented view of Nucleus tasks and the mapping of objects to tasks and vice versa VICE VERSA. On the contrary; on opposite sides. . Lastly, code generated from Real-time Studio will correctly generate the interfaces for calls to the Nucleus RTOS Nucleus RTOS is a real-time operating system (RTOS) and full-featured toolset created by the Embedded Systems Division of Mentor Graphics for various CPU platforms. Nucleus RTOS is part of a complete embedded solution with a full complement of embedded middleware available. ." Product Information The Nucleus PLUS kernel provides efficient, high performance task management, inter-task communication, inter-task synchronization, memory management, and component query features. Optimizations in system clock, interrupt and compiler register usage are only part of the advanced features provided by Nucleus PLUS. The kernel handles difficult issues such as priority inversion (parallel) priority inversion - The state of a concurrent system where a high priority task is waiting for a low priority task which is waiting for a medium priority task. The system may become unstable and crash under these circumstances. while minimizing the interrupt latency The time it takes to service an interrupt. It becomes a critical factor when servicing real time functions such as a communications line. See UART overrun. to a few microseconds. Nucleus C++ is a real-time object-oriented embedded software Instructions that permanently reside in a ROM or flash memory chip. Embedded software may be immediately available to the CPU or, for faster execution, may be transferred to RAM first and then executed. family specifically designed for embedded systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. . It includes software components and development tools that are portable across many embedded processor A CPU chip used in a system other than a general purpose workstation, desktop or laptop computer. Such chips are used by the billions every year in a myriad of products. See embedded system. platforms. Successful teams utilize Nucleus C++ to deal with complexity and deliver efficient, quality products on time. ARTiSAN Real-time Studio is a multi-user suite of development tools that provides systems and software modeling and component-based development specifically for real-time systems. Real-time Studio Professional coordinates your team's efforts to quickly define, design, and document efficient real-time systems that meet requirements and are highly maintainable. Consisting of UML-based modeling with numerous real-time extensions, Real-time Studio enables your team to quickly agree on the system functional requirements See information requirements and functional specification. (specification) functional requirements - What a system should be able to do, the functions it should perform. and the system and software architectures, before implementation. This eliminates unpleasant surprises resulting in far less re-work and debugging, improves schedule predictability, and yields reusable software components for your next project. Pricing and Availability Nucleus embedded software is sold with source code and without royalty fees. Please contact Accelerated Technology for prices and availability. ARTiSAN RtS Professional 4.0 is available now. For pricing information, contact ARTiSAN at 888/511-7975. About Accelerated Technology, Inc. Accelerated Technology, Inc., the leading no-royalty embedded software solution, is headquartered in Mobile, Alabama with sales offices and distributors worldwide. By providing embedded systems developers with a focus on service, well-documented source code and industry leading non-royalty based Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) software, ATI's Nucleus RTOS software shortens time-to-market and provides a complete solution for engineers. This complete list of Nucleus products includes prototyping products, kernels, graphics package, web-enabling software, networking suite, multitasking multitasking Mode of computer operation in which the computer works on multiple tasks at the same time. A task is a computer program (or part of a program) that can be run as a separate entity. debugger and application monitoring tools. Accelerated Technology provides products and services worldwide to a wide variety of end-users, OEMs and IC vendors. Organizations that have taken advantage of the source code, no royalties' business model of ATI include Compaq, Honeywell, Motorola, NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. , Sony and Texas Instruments. ATI's Nucleus products are used in a broad selection of applications ranging from telecommunications, networking and portable devices to industrial control and medical instrumentation. For more information, please email us at info@atinucleus.com or visit the Web site http://www.acceleratedtechnology.com. About ARTiSAN Software Tools ARTiSAN Software Tools provides electronic product development teams with the "fastest path to the right product." The company offers products, services and a process for systems and software modeling to accelerate the development of next-generation real-time systems while ensuring that they meet requirements. ARTiSAN enables engineering teams to visualize, design and validate systems before building them, and simplifies implementation with code generation and software reuse. ARTiSAN is a practical partner offering easy-to-adopt, down-to-earth solutions. ARTiSAN Software Tools, Inc., founded in March 1997, is privately held with headquarters in Portland, Oregon and Cheltenham, United Kingdom. The company has regional sales offices and distributors throughout the world. For more information, visit www.artisansw.com. Editor's notes: All ATI press releases can be found at http://www.atinucleus.com/presscenter/. Please contact Jennifer Whiddon (jwhiddon@atinucleus.com or 334/661-5770 x2140) for graphics from Accelerated Technology (including logos) in various formats. For all inquiries regarding ARTiSAN Software Tools, contact Roy C. Webster (royw@artisansw.com) or call 503/245-6200, extension 230. |
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