BlueCat Linux Supports ARM Microprocessor Cores.Business Editors/Technology Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2000 LynuxWorks, Inc. today announced that its BlueCat(tm) Linux 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. now supports the ARM(R) architecture. The current release of BlueCat Linux, version 3.0 supports the ARM710T(tm), ARM720T(tm) and StrongARM(R) microprocessor solutions. This latest version of BlueCat Linux provides the heart of a single-source code strategy for consistent and tested performance and functionality across all embedded CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. families. With BlueCat Linux 3.0, embedded developers are free to select the architecture that is appropriate for the cost, performance and functionality of their intended architecture. Applications developed on one BlueCat Linux CPU platform can be immediately migrated to a different platform for follow-on, or 'cost-down' projects. ARM processors share a common object code format and similar bus and peripheral interfaces. ARM technology is widely used in highly integrated system-on-chip designs to provide high performance and long battery life in handheld products. The ARM710T(tm) and ARM720T(tm) solutions are high performance, low power 32-bit RISC processor RISC processor [Reduced Instruction Set Computer], computer arithmetic-logic unit that uses a minimal instruction set, emphasizing the instructions used most often and optimizing them for the fastest possible execution. cores incorporating the Thumb(R) extensions. The 16-bit compressed instruction set and code density reduces memory and power requirements -- achieving 32-bit system performance at 16-bit system costs. The StrongARM family of processors deliver the high performance that advanced convergence applications need for routing, high level protocol management and to provide enhanced levels of performance and throughput for Java applications, multimedia devices and intensive applications like speech and handwriting recognition Handwriting recognition is the ability of a computer to receive intelligible handwritten input. The image of the written text may be sensed "off line" from a piece of paper by optical scanning (optical character recognition). . Next-generation ARM processor cores will be supported as they are released. The rapid support of these new ARM CPUs is facilitated by the unique BlueCat Linux software architecture. Intel's next generation of StrongARM technology is expected to deliver two to three times the performance of current StrongARM solutions while keeping power consumption below one half watt. "BlueCat Linux for the ARM architecture will provide a strong open source development platform for the creation of low-cost, low-power ARM Powered(tm) consumer devices," said Rod Crawford, director of Third Party Software products for ARM. "BlueCat Linux provides an open software platform for leading embedded processor families," said Art Swift, president and COO of LynuxWorks, Inc. "Our new release will accelerate development of new applications, including audio and digital imaging, video appliances and kiosks, web-enabled cell phones, highly intelligent point-of-sale (POS (1) See point of sale and packet over SONET. (2) "Parent over shoulder." See digispeak. POS - point of sale ) terminals, residential gateways, navigation systems and others." About LynuxWorks LynuxWorks, Inc., formerly Lynx Real-Time Systems Lynx Real-Time Systems - A company in Los Gatos, California who distribute LynxOS. http://lynx.com/. E-mail: <sales@lynx.com>, <support@lynx.com>. Address: 16780 Lark Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030, USA. , is a developer and supplier of Linux and 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. software for reliable and high-performance embedded computing applications. LynuxWorks supports industry standards in communications, avionics, automotive, office automation and process control systems worldwide, enabling customers to leverage their investments in software and education. LynuxWorks products include the open-source BlueCat(tm) Linux and the scalable, Linux-compatible LynxOS(R) real-time operating system; software frameworks for high-availability systems; development tools and technical support worldwide. Information about LynuxWorks is available on the World Wide Web at www.LynuxWorks.com. LynuxWorks and BlueCat are trademarks and LynxOS and Lynx Real-Time Systems are registered trademarks of LynuxWorks, Inc. ARM and Thumb are registered trademarks of ARM Limited. ARM Powered, ARM710T and ARM720T are trademarks of ARM Limited. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of the holders. "ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings plc (LSE LSE - Language Sensitive Editor :ARM and NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ARMHY); its operating company operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. , ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries: ARM, INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea, Ltd. |
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