BAE SYSTEMS, DDC-I Join Forces on ARINC-653 Operating System for Safety-Critical Applications.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2002 BAE SYSTEMS BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. Controls, a leader in ARINC-653-compliant technology for real-time operating systems, and DDC-I, a provider of tools and services for 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. , will jointly develop a platform for writing safety-critical software. The agreement calls for the creation of SCORE-653, combining BAE SYSTEMS CsLEOS(TM) Real-time Operating System (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. ) with the DDC-I SCORE(R) (Safety-Critical, Real-time Embedded) multi-language development environment. The integration combines a development environment and an ARINC-653-compliant RTOS, both designed for use in high-integrity embedded systems. SCORE's multi-language support will allow the Ada and C languages to be used in application development. The combination of Ada's reliability, provided through strong typing A programming language characteristic that provides strict adherence to the rules of typing. Data of one type (integer, string, etc.) cannot be passed to a variable expecting data of a different type. Contrast with weak typing. and rigorous checks, and the built-in safety features of the CsLEOS(TM) RTOS provide an ideal platform for development of software for safety-critical uses. The new environment generates PowerPC cross applications and is supported on Solaris and Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. . It also will encompass multi-language compilers, a 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 , and multi-language debugger support. "With more than 50 years of aircraft flight control experience behind it, our CsLEOS(TM) operating system is an ideal commercial, off-the-shelf solution to many safety-critical systems requirements," said James Scanlon, president of BAE SYSTEMS Controls. "We are pleased to team with DDC-I, a company respected for its work in embedded systems, to offer customers easier access to this important technology." DDC-I is seeing increasing demands for software solutions that offer reliable time and space partitioning. "The ARINC-653 standard defines operating systems that meet these requirements," said Dr. Ole Oest, president and 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 DDC-I Inc. "SCORE-653 will give our customers a well-integrated tool set to enable the development of highly reliable, DO-178B Level A-certifiable applications." Designed from the beginning to implement ARINC-653 brick-wall partitioning and to be certifiable cer·ti·fi·a·ble adj. 1. That can or must be certified. Used of infectious, industrial, and other diseases that are required by law to be reported to health authorities. 2. to the highest FAA DO-178B safety level, the CsLEOS(TM) RTOS ensures that safety-critical functions are protected from other processes running on the same hardware. This structure also makes is possible to add, revise, and test system functions without recertifying the entire application. The first development environment to offer multi-language, multi-target, and multi-host capabilities based on non-proprietary open-system standards, SCORE(R) addresses the increasing need among project developers to create and combine reusable software components -- often written in different languages such as Ada and C -- targeting different microprocessors and created on different development platforms. About BAE SYSTEMS: BAE SYSTEMS is a systems company, innovating for a safer world. BAE SYSTEMS employs nearly 100,000 people including joint ventures, and has annual sales of around $18 billion. The company offers a global capability in air, sea, land, and space, with a world-class prime contracting ability supported by a range of key skills. BAE SYSTEMS designs, manufactures, and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, space systems, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, guided weapon systems and a range of other defense products. BAE SYSTEMS is dedicated to making the intelligent connections needed to deliver innovative solutions. BAE SYSTEMS North America is a high-technology U.S. company employing more than 22,000 Americans who live and work in 30 states and Washington, D.C. The company is dedicated to solving its customers' needs with highly innovative and leading-edge solutions across the defense electronics, systems, information technology, and services arenas. BAE SYSTEMS Controls, an operating unit operating unit A type of operating company that engages in transactions with outsiders and that is owned by another business. For example, in 1995 the stockholders of Capital Cities/ABC approved a $19 billion merger with the Walt Disney Company, whereupon of BAE SYSTEMS North America, is a leading supplier and integrator of electronic flight and engine control systems for defense and commercial aircraft and launch vehicle applications. It also provides integrated avionics for aircraft applications and complete unmanned aerial vehicle A powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, can be expendable or recoverable, and can carry a lethal or nonlethal payload. systems and is a leader in electronic controls for the locomotive industry and the emerging heavy-duty hybrid-electric vehicle market. Controls operates facilities in Johnson City, New York Johnson City is a village in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 15,535 at the 2000 census. The Village of Johnson City was established in the Town of Union, New York and is a part of the "Triple Cities" along with Endicott, New York and ; Santa Monica and Ontario, California; Fort Wayne, Indiana “Fort Wayne” redirects here. For other uses, see Fort Wayne (disambiguation). Fort Wayne is a city in northeastern Indiana, USA and the county seat of Allen County. Fort Wayne is Indiana's second largest city after Indianapolis. ; and Redmond, Washington. About DDC-I: DDC-I is a global supplier of software development tools, custom software development services, and legacy software system modernization. DDC-I's customer base is an impressive "who's who" list in the commercial, military, aerospace, and safety-critical industries. Tools include complier com·pli·er n. One that complies: a ready complier with all rules and regulations. systems and run-time systems for Ada, JOVIAL, C, and C++ applications development. For more information regarding DDC-I products, contact DDC-I at 400 North Fifth Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85004; phone (602) 275-7172; fax (602) 252-6054; e-mail sales@ddci.com; or visit www.ddci.com. In Europe, contact DDC-I A/S at Gammel Lundtoftevej 1B, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark; phone +4545 871144; fax +4545 872217; e-mail sales@ddci.dk; or visit www.ddci.dk. |
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