Argus Technologies Implements Networked DC Power Controller Using ARC's MQX Software.SAN JOSE, Calif. -- ARC's Software Product Integration with Freescale(TM) and Metrowerks(R) Technology Allows Argus to Rapidly Develop a State-of-the-Art Graphically Controlled Embedded System Product ARC International (LSE LSE - Language Sensitive Editor :ARK) today announced that Argus Technologies, a leading designer and manufacturer of DC power solutions for the communications industry, has implemented ARC's MQX(TM) Real-Time Operating System (operating system) Real-Time Operating System - (RTOS) Any operating system where interrupts are guaranteed to be handled within a certain specified maximum time, thereby making it suitable for control of hardware in embedded systems and other time-critical applications. (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. ), 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 and graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to library in the successful design of their Cordex CXC(TM) System Controller. The Cordex CXC System Controller is a compact system controller designed to streamline setup, adjustment, control and monitoring through a graphic LCD display with a state-of-the-art touch-screen interface. The controller comes Internet-ready with integrated SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. , CAN bus communication for high reliability, user-definable alarms and flexible battery management features. Argus selected ARC for their integrated software solution, comprised of ARC MQX RTOS and TCP/IP stack, optimized for Freescale(TM) ColdFire(R) processors and integrated with Metrowerks(R) CodeWarrior(TM) Development Studio. "Time to market was a significant issue for us," said Randy Dahlgren, Project Manager at Argus Technologies. "The tight integration between ARC's embedded software and Metrowerks CodeWarrior development tools was ultimately what led us to choose them over the other solutions we evaluated." "Argus Technologies is a great example of how ARC customers benefit from our strategic partnerships with Metrowerks and Freescale," said Jeri Ann May, Software Marketing Director at ARC. "Embedded systems makers can focus their efforts on innovation and differentiation, rather than incurring the time and risk to integrate various products together. ARC speeds their time to market by providing market-specific, pre-integrated solutions." To learn more about ARC's industrial control platform, please visit www.arc.com/MQX. ARC Software ARC's royalty-free real-time Industrial Control embedded software platform is targeted at a wide range of industrial applications including smart sensors, robotics, industrial switches, motion and temperature control and building surveillance. ARC's innovative platform includes an integrated suite of software components based around ARC's MQX RTOS. These platform components include standards-based connectivity for CAN, TCP/IP, and USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. , as well as a graphic user interface See GUI. library and Internet-connectivity options for Web Server and e-mail protocols, all seamlessly integrated with the powerful Metrowerks CodeWarrior development environment which includes a compiler, debugger, IDE and simulator. Pricing for a single product license of the ARC MQX RTOS starts at $12,500 and is provided in full source code with no royalties. Depending on platform components, additional license fees apply. About Argus Argus Technologies, a member of the Alpha Group of companies, specializes in the design and manufacture of premium quality DC power solutions for the global communications industry. Since 1986, Argus has been recognized as an industry leader in the telephony market, and is leading the way in wireless technology today. In addition to complete custom power systems, Argus products include enclosures, rectifiers, converters, and system controllers featuring remote and local monitoring. Service is available through a network of dedicated local centers worldwide. Argus also offers EF&I, training, 24/7 technical support (on and off line), and e-solutions. About ARC ARC International is a world leader in low-power, high-performance 32-bit RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. CPU/DSP configurable processor cores, real-time operating systems and development tools for embedded system design. ARC's configurable, extendible cores assist customers in their rapid development of next generation wireless, networking and consumer electronics systems, resulting in exceptionally competitive System-on-Chip products. ARC International maintains a worldwide presence with corporate offices in Elstree, UK and 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. , USA. The Company has research and development offices located in England and the United States. For more information please visit the ARC website at www.ARC.com. ARC International is listed on the London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange London marketplace for securities. It was formed in 1773 by a group of stockbrokers who had been doing business informally in local coffeehouses. as ARC International plc (LSE:ARK). This press release may include "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ are discussed in the 'Investment Considerations' section of the Company's web site as well as the listing particulars, dated 28 September 2000, filed with the United Kingdom Listing Authority and the Registrar of Companies The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. in England and Wales England and Wales are both constituent countries of the United Kingdom, that together share a single legal system: English law. Legislatively, England and Wales are treated as a single unit (see State (law)) for the conflict of laws. . The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. ARC, the ARC logo, ARCtangent, ARCangel, ARChitect, ARCform, MQX and MetaWare are trademarks of ARC International. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders. |
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