Aonix Makes High-Performance Graphics Available for Embedded Java(TM) Developers; Eclipse SWT integrated with PEG+(TM) from Swell Software.

NURNBERG, Germany -- Aonix(R), the provider of the PERC(R) real-time virtual machine for embedded targets, is pleased to announce the release of SWT graphics extensions for its popular PERC environment. The Standard Widget Toolkit (SWT) is available for embedded Java targets that support PEG+. SWT is a Java-based graphics library and a widget toolkit developed as part of the Eclipse platform. SWT is designed to be as close to the native environment as possible, making it the ideal choice for graphics in embedded applications.

In contrast to Java graphics solutions running on native engines like GTK/X11 or Windows GDI, the Aonix SWT implementation is specifically tailored to the needs of embedded applications through use of the PEG+ engine. PEG+ from Swell Software is the leading graphics solution for embedded systems, featuring compact code size and full RTOS integration, while providing a rich set of graphics and media controls similar to that of desktop windowing systems.

"Bringing together SWT and PEG+ is an exciting development for Java developers that will help drive them deeper into embedded and real-time applications," said Dave Wood, PERC Product Manager at Aonix. "The combination of the standardized SWT interface with PEG+ is ideal for embedded development. SWT makes applications highly portable, while PEG+ is designed for compact size and efficient operation demanded by embedded applications."

"The Aonix integration broadens the spectrum for embedded developers to choose from and gives an additional platform for developing new innovative products," said John Cuthbertson, Marketing and Partner Relations Manager at Swell Software, Inc. "PEG+ is already present in a variety of products including digital cameras, cellphones, printers, medical equipment, handheld GPS units and security systems. This integration with Aonix PERC VM enhances our product portfolio with Java solutions increasingly sought out for complex embedded applications such as avionics, communications, industrial automation, office automation, power plants, transportation, mil/aero, and fleet telematics."

The default appearance of PEG+ windows and controls is similar to the appearance of a desktop windowing system. This appearance can be modified to create a completely custom look and feel. PEG+ graphics can also be overlaid on real-time video or alpha blended using multiple graphical layers. The library is easily configured for an infinite variety of display resolutions, orientations and color depths.

The Aonix SWT solution marries the standardized SWT library classes from Eclipse.org with the highly efficient PEG+ libraries by means of a dual-layer interface. On top of the stack is a portability layer written in Java that provides rapid porting to all PERC VM targets. The second component, between the PERC VM and the PEG+ library is a high efficiency native porting layer. The entire stack operates on top of the PEG+ screen driver and RTOS environment.

Shipping and Availability

Aonix SWT integration for PEG+ is available with PERC on many target architectures, including LynxOS, OSE, and Linux, as well as GTK implementations on QNX, Windows NT and Windows CE. Other RTOS ports can be made available on request. PowerPC, x86, and ARM processors are supported. As is customary with PERC products, there are no per-user licensing fees for the SWT integration.

About PERC

PERC(R) is a clean-room virtual machine expressly created for demanding embedded and real-time systems requiring J2SE(TM) support. PERC delivers the ease and efficiency of Java Standard Edition support without sacrificing integrity, performance, or real-time behavior. It offers AOT and JIT compilation, remote debug support, deterministic garbage collection, standard graphics and extended commercial RTOS support.

About Swell Software, Inc.

Founded in 1997, Swell Software is the leader in embedded GUI development tools. Our PEG(R) products were created to fill a void in the existing software tools industry by providing a graphical user interface solution created specifically for use in embedded systems. PEG(R) products have been licensed worldwide in thousands of embedded systems serving such markets as communications, medical, industrial components, & consumer electronics. Our customer base includes many of the worlds largest OEM's who utilize our software in creating the most innovative and successful products available. For more information contact us @ 810-982-5955 or visit www.swellsoftware.com.

About Aonix(R)

Aonix offers mission- and safety-critical solutions primarily to the military and aerospace, telecommunications and transportation-related industries. Aonix delivers the leading high-reliability, real-time embedded virtual machine solution for running Java(TM) programs deployed today and has the largest number of certified Ada applications at the highest level of criticality. Headquartered in San Diego, CA and Paris, France, Aonix operates sales offices throughout North America and Europe in addition to offering a network of international distributors. For more information, visit www.aonix.com.

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