Applied Data Systems Integrates Datalight FlashFX Memory Management with Bitsy-X Single Board Computers; FlashFX Manages 32MB Memory in Device Running Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.2.Business Editors BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2003 Datalight, a market leader in 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. software, today announced FlashFX(TM) 6.1 will ship with Applied Data Systems (ADS) Bitsy-X(R) single board computers. Based on the Intel PXA255 processor and Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. CE .NET 4.2, the ADS' Bitsy-X is a full-featured, 3x5-inch single board computer targeted at PDA/handheld, instrumentation, medical monitoring, and other battery-powered embedded applications. With integrated FlashFX memory management software, developers using the Bitsy-X board now have a powerful yet easy-to-use solution for dealing with the complexity of resident flash memory. Datalight FlashFX is tailored to take full advantage of the latest Windows CE (Windows Consumer Electronics) Microsoft's version of Windows for handheld devices and embedded systems that use x86, ARM, MIPS and SHx CPUs. Windows CE .NET superseded Windows CE 3.0. .NET 4.2 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. . While Windows CE .NET now includes basic functionality for flash memory management, OEMs continue to choose FlashFX for comprehensive functionality, access to source code, thorough documentation, and technical support from Datalight's flash memory experts. "We chose Datalight FlashFX because it is the clear market leader in flash memory management solutions," said Bob Olsen, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ADS. "Datalight's engineers acted like an extension of our own development team, which really helped us get the Bitsy-X to market faster." "The Bitsy-X platform features a relatively large 32MB flash memory array, which requires careful management to ensure both data integrity and device reliability," said David Cloutier, President and COO, Datalight. "Working with customers like ADS to provide flash memory management software for their systems has been a great experience." Datalight FlashFX Based on patented technology, FlashFX simplifies working with flash memory by presenting a familiar block oriented interface to the file system and applications, while hiding the more complex issues involved in using flash memory technology. In applications where flash memory is used to field upgrade devices, FlashFX's powerful API calls enable developers to store the existing image while they update to the new one. About Applied Data Systems Applied Data Systems (ADS) is a leading developer of RISC-based "application-ready" embedded solutions. ADS solutions are ideally suited for mobile and Internet-enabled applications requiring wireless connectivity. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland Columbia is a census-designated place and planned community in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is a suburb of Baltimore, and, to a lesser degree, Washington, DC. It began with the idea that a city could enhance its residents' quality of life. , ADS has been a leading provider of single board computer technology for the embedded systems market since 1984. For information about ADS, see www.applieddata.net or call 301-490-4007. About Datalight, Inc. Established in 1983, Datalight provides essential, high-quality, cost-effective embedded system Any electronic system that uses a CPU chip, but that is not a general-purpose workstation, desktop or laptop computer. Such systems generally use microprocessors, or they may use custom-designed chips or both. software that helps its OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and customers add value to their products and bring them to market quickly. Datalight's embedded software helps create applications used on a daily basis such as personal digital assistants, bar-code readers, and smart cellular phones. Datalight is a privately held corporation Noun 1. privately held corporation - a corporation owned by a few people; shares have no public market close corporation, closed corporation, private corporation located in Bothell, Washington. You can find more information on Datalight's website www.datalight.com. (C) Datalight, Inc. 2003. FlashFX is a trademark of Datalight, Inc. ThreadX is a registered trademark of Express Logic. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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