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 software, today announced FlashFX(TM) 6.1 will ship with Applied Data Systems (ADS) Bitsy-X(R) single board computers A printed circuit board that contains a complete computer, including processor, memory, I/O and clock.. Based on the Intel PXA255 processor and Microsoft Windows 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 It Used to Be a Nightmare In the days of the first PCs, memory management used to be a major consideration. The PC had more confusing memory types than any computer in history as its architecture was pushed, patched and expanded to meet the increasing demand for more capabilities. DOS, the operating system of the 1980s, was designed to address only one megabyte (1MB) of memory. Today, we take 128MB and 256MB for granted, and Windows uses up every available drop. 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 (1) See also Flash. (2) A rewritable memory chip that holds its content without power. Flash evolved from the EEPROM chip, and its name was coined by Toshiba to express how much faster it could be erased ("in a flash"). See EEPROM. Flash is widely used for storage modules such as USB drives and digital camera memory cards (see examples below). It is also packaged as stand-alone chips for circuit board mounting.. Datalight FlashFX is tailored to take full advantage of the latest Windows CE .NET 4.2 operating system. 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 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, 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 software that helps its OEM 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 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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