Accelerated Technology Announces Nucleus Networking Software for Automotive Developers Using the OSEK Standard.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MOBILE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2003 Accelerated Technology(R), the 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. Division of Mentor Graphics Mentor Graphics, Inc (NASDAQ: MENT) is a US-based multinational corporation dealing in electronic design automation (EDA) for electrical engineering and electronics, as of 2004, ranked third in the EDA industry it helped create. Corporation, today announced the availability of the Nucleus(R) NET embedded TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. protocol stack The set of protocols used in a communications network. A protocol stack is a prescribed hierarchy of software layers, starting from the application layer at the top (the source of the data being sent) to the data link layer at the bottom (transmitting the bits on the wire). for networking developers using the OSEK OSEK Offene Systeme und Deren Schnittstellen für die Elektronik im Kraftfahrzeug (English: Open Systems and the Corresponding Interfaces for Automotive Electronics). standard, an industry operating system specification for automotive systems. This release of the Nucleus NET protocol stack allows OSEK users to develop an automotive electronics application that can communicate outside the vehicle. An OSEK device, such as the anti-lock braking system An anti-lock braking system (ABS) (translated from German, Antiblockiersystem) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. The purpose of this is to allow the driver to maintain steering control under heavy braking and, in some of an automobile, might need to communicate with the automobile's telematics system to display status information to the driver. Another scenario is for the automotive powertrain system to communicate with a diagnostics tool, often a handheld computer or a personal digital assistant (PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). ). In these cases, it is preferable to communicate over Ethernet and TCP/IP rather than those specifications defined by OSEK for communications between control units. Cost and availability are two of the primary reasons to communicate over Ethernet and TCP/IP. The cost of Ethernet hardware and TCP/IP software is low when compared to competitive solutions, reducing further development costs since it is unnecessary to develop custom communications software for the external devices that need to communicate with the control units. Rather, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software and hardware can be used for the communications. Accelerated Technology saw the demand for a robust TCP/IP protocol stack compatible with the OSEK specification and worked with a car manufacturer, building a racecar race·car n. Sports An automobile used for racing. prototype, to bring this product to market. The Nucleus NET TCP/IP protocol stack was modified so it could be built in static mode, so that the software's resources were allocated upon initialization in·i·tial·ize tr.v. in·i·tial·ized, in·i·tial·iz·ing, in·i·tial·iz·es Computer Science 1. To set (a starting value of a variable). 2. To prepare (a computer or a printer) for use; boot. 3. rather than allocated as needed as needed prn. See prn order. . This results in a TCP/IP stack that is more deterministic, which is a critical requirement for most of the embedded systems in which OSEK is used. Accelerated Technology provides a complete solution to automotive customers including an OSEK-compliant version of the real-time kernel, network management software and communications protocol for building automotive control units. For developers working on the telematics side of the automotive industry, Accelerated Technology provides a full suite of embedded products including the Nucleus PLUS real-time kernel, the Nucleus NET TCP/IP protocol stack, the Nucleus GRAFIX graphics package and various Web applications. "The release of the Nucleus NET for OSEK complements our existing telematics and OSEK offerings. The automotive industry demands complete integrated solutions and a non-royalty business model, and we provide both," said Robert Day, director of marketing, Mentor Graphics Embedded Systems Division. Pricing and Availability Nucleus embedded software is sold with source code and without royalty fees. Licenses for Nucleus NET begin at $14,495. For more information, please contact Accelerated Technology at 800-468-6853 or info@acceleratedtechnology.com. About Mentor Graphics Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT) is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of about $650 million and employs approximately 3,600 people worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777; Silicon Valley headquarters are located at 1001 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, California San Jose (IPA: /ˌsænhoʊˈzeɪ/) is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County. 95131-2314. World Wide Web site: www.mentor.com. Accelerated Technology, Embedded Systems Division of Mentor Graphics Corporation, is located 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 (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, AT's RTOS software shortens time-to-market and provides a complete solution for engineers. For more information, please visit www.acceleratedtechnology.com or email us at info@acceleratedtechnology.com. Mentor Graphics and Accelerated Technology are registered trademarks and Nucleus is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. |
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