Freescale Wireless Developer Network Names 2006 Partner Award Recipients.AUSTIN, Texas -- Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :FSL FSL - Formal Semantics Language. A language for compiler writing. ["A Formal Semantics for Computer Languages and its Application in a Compiler-Compiler", J.A. Feldman, CACM 9(1) (Jan 1966)]. [Sammet 1969, p. 641]. ) (NYSE:FSL.B) --Microcross, San Juan Software, Intrinsyc Software, GDA GDA Grupo de Diarios de América (Spanish) GDA Global Development Alliance (USAID) GDA Guideline Daily Amount GDA Georgia Dental Association GDA Greenwich Dance Agency (England) Technologies, Mentor Graphics and Synchromesh syn·chro·mesh n. 1. An automotive gear-shifting system in which the gears are synchronized at the same speeds before engaging to effect a smooth shift. 2. A gear in such a system. Computing recognized at the Freescale Technology Forum Recognizing outstanding partners in its Wireless Developer Network, Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) acknowledged six distinguished companies for their exceptional contributions to the program. Announced at the company's annual technology forum in Orlando, Fla., Freescale's Wireless Developer Network chose partners who demonstrated expertise in the design of software, hardware and ZigBee(TM) technologies. Additionally, partners illustrating a commitment to strengthen and grow their Freescale business were honored for outstanding consultancy, support and services. "The Wireless Developer Network consists of many industry leading partners, and the companies we recognized for 2006 have demonstrated an exceptional level of technology expertise, commitment to service and support to Freescale and our customers," said Monica Hamilton, director of the Wireless Developer Network for Freescale. "We are grateful for their commitment and look forward to working with them on next-generation wireless and mobile solutions based on Freescale technology." Formed in 2004, over 150 companies have joined Freescale's Wireless Developer Network, which aims at partnering with the highest caliber of technology partners to deliver robust pre-validated reference designs. Members gain early access to Freescale platforms and are provided extensive product information, services, support and co-marketing activities to speed their Freescale-based products to market. Winning partners help accelerate design time, reduce cost Freescale recognized Microcross, a global provider of commercial open source software development tools and Linux(R) platforms, as Partner of the Year. Over the last year, Microcross provided world-class support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services for Freescale's i.MX LITEKIT. The i.MX LITEKIT is a small-form-factor board bundled with Microcross's GNU gnu (n  ) or wildebeest (wĭl`dəbēst'), large African antelope, genus Connochaetes. X-Tools and
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accelerate their development with i.MXL MXL Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico - Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada (Airport Code)MXL Musicmatch Access Layer and i.MX21 applications processors. San Juan Software, named Freescale's ZigBee Partner of the Year, provides products, training and services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). San Juan Software developed an extensive ZigBee protocol training curriculum based on Freescale's software and hardware in order to promote the widespread adoption of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. (R) 802.15.4 and ZigBee standard for wireless sensor networks. Partner Software Solution of the Year was awarded to Intrinsyc Software, a mobility software and services company that is creator and licensor of Soleus so·le·us n. A muscle with origin from the head and shaft of the fibula, the medial margin of the tibia, and the tendinous arch passing between the tibia and fibula, with insertion into the tuberosity of the calcaneus, with nerve supply from the tibial (TM), the world's first feature phone software platform based on Microsoft(R) Windows(TM) CE. Intrinsyc worked closely with Freescale to integrate Soleus with the i.MX31 multimedia applications processor to create a comprehensive handset development platform that offers mobile phone manufacturers and network operators a low-risk, cost-effective and faster way to build handsets using the i.MX31. The Hardware Solution of the Year award went to GDA Technologies. GDA Technologies Inc., a leading Electronic Design Services (EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. ) and Silicon Intellectual Property (SIP) solution provider, developed a modular PDA phone reference design based on Freescale's i.MX31 multimedia application processor. The GDA design provides a complete set of video display and wireless subsystems that allow it to convert from a mid-level to a high-end feature phone. Freescale honored Mentor Graphics for providing the best overall partner support. A world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, Mentor worked closely with Freescale to deliver a full i.MX support package with its easy-to-use Nucleus(R) 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. ) and the EDGE(TM) Tool Suite. Users of the support package can develop i.MX31 processor-based applications including video and audio media players, mobile gaming consoles and smart phones. Synchromesh Computing, a leading provider of benchmarking and software development services, received the Independent Consultant of the Year award. Synchromesh provided benchmarking and software validation expertise for Freescale's i.MX applications processor family. Additionally, Synchromesh developed out-of-the-box i.MX validation programs for both development tools and middleware software. These programs provide a level of assurance to customers that third party software for Freescale's i.MX applications processors are tested and validated, resulting in a reduction in the time to market by weeks or even months. About Freescale Semiconductor Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (NYSE:FSL) (NYSE:FSL.B) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. Freescale became a publicly traded company publicly traded company A company whose shares of common stock are held by the public and are available for purchase by investors. The shares of publicly traded firms are bought and sold on the organized exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. in July 2004. The company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale, a member of the S&P 500(R), is one of the world's largest semiconductor companies with 2005 sales of $5.8 billion (USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ). www.freescale.com Reader Inquiry Response: Freescale Semiconductor P.O. Box 17927 Denver, CO 80217 USA Freescale(TM) and the Freescale logo are trademarks of Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. 2006. |
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