Accelerated Technology Ports Nucleus PLUS Real-Time Kernel to Infineon Technologies' TriCore Unified Processor Architecture.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1999--

Infineon Technologies (formerly Siemens Microelectronics) today announced that Accelerated Technology, Inc., has begun customer shipments of its Nucleus PLUS real-time kernel running on Infineon's TriCore(TM) unified RISC-DSP embedded processor architecture.

The Nucleus PLUS port increases the already impressive base of systems and applications development support available for the TriCore architecture. It also continues Infineon's initiative to extend the TriCore architecture into low-cost, minimal resource deeply embedded applications.

"This latest real-time kernel port to our leading-edge TriCore architecture illustrates continued support for extending the breadth and depth of Infineon's application infrastructure," said Sudhir Verman, tools line manager for 32-bit RTOS at Infineon Technologies. "I am very pleased to add Accelerated Technology to the impressive array of companies who have successfully ported their real-time kernel to our TriCore architecture."

"Accelerated Technology has forged an entry into the embedded systems market by providing customers with reliable software at affordable prices. We realize the importance of providing portability to our customers and welcomed the opportunity to port Nucleus PLUS to the TriCore architecture. We have seen a lot of excitement in the industry about this port and we are ready to provide our customers with RTOS solutions they need to get their products to market quickly," said Neil Henderson, president of Accelerated Technology, Inc.

Software Support for TriCore

The Nucleus PLUS real-time kernel joins a wide variety of systems software and development tools that make it easier for embedded product development teams to create TriCore-based applications within time to market goals.

Other companies offering products supporting the TriCore architecture include Ashling; CMX Company; ETAS; Green Hills Software; Hitex; Integrated Systems, Inc.; Lauterbach; MicroConsult; PLS; Signum; Syndesis; Tasking; Telelogic; Willert Software Tools; and Wind River Systems. The Nucleus PLUS RTOS is a real-time, pre-emptive, multitasking kernel designed for time-critical embedded applications. Nucleus PLUS is extremely portable and is currently available for use with most microprocessor families.

TriCore Architecture Background

The 32-bit TriCore RISC architecture combines RISC microprocessor, high-code density microcontroller and DSP functions in a single core with a unified instruction set. By abolishing the barriers between traditional data processing and digital signal processing, the TriCore architecture enables applications equally adroit at processing digital and analog information. This feature provides powerful capabilities for products that interpret, process, communicate and add value to real-world sight, sound and tactile inputs.

For more information on the TriCore architecture, access http://www.infineon.com/us/micro/tricore/index.html . For details on the Nucleus PLUS kernel, visit http://www.atinucleus.com .

About Infineon

Infineon Technologies, Munich, Germany, formerly Siemens' Semiconductor Group, is the 10th largest semiconductor manufacturer worldwide according to Dataquest. Infineon provides semiconductor solutions for the telecommunications, automotive, data networking, consumer electronics, and industrial automation markets. The company's comprehensive product portfolio includes integrated system ICs, memory and high frequency components, security and chip card ICs, discrete semiconductors and power ICs, sensors and fiber optic components. In fiscal 1997/98, the company achieved sales of $3.8 billion (DM 6.7 billion) and employed 25,000 people worldwide.

Infineon Technologies Corporation is the company's North American subsidiary, with headquarters at 1730 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112. For more information, contact 1(888) 463-6366; 408-501-6000; or see http://www.infineon.com/ .

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