Metrowerks to Deliver Automotive Development Solutions Based on OSEK Real-Time Operating System.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 2000 Company Expands Availability of Integrated Software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. and Hardware Solutions for the Automotive Market Metrowerks is moving into the automotive market with support for OSEK OSEK Offene Systeme und Deren Schnittstellen für die Elektronik im Kraftfahrzeug (English: Open Systems and the Corresponding Interfaces for Automotive Electronics). , an open architecture used for electronic control units in vehicles. The company plans to distribute and drive design for the OSEK 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. ) developed by its parent company, Motorola. Metrowerks will incorporate the Motorola OSEK-compliant 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. into its CodeWarrior(R) development tools offering and will assume marketing, sales and development responsibility. OSEK is used by several major European automakers, including DaimlerChrysler and BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. AG, and is now gaining acceptance in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Asia. "Making an OSEK-compliant operating system part of our product offerings allows us to deliver added value Added value in financial analysis of shares is to be distinguished from value added. Used as a measure of shareholder value, calculated using the formula:
"Furthermore, the ability to provide an operating system for the automotive market along with our development tools is a significant step towards providing developers solutions that will help speed their time to market." "The diverse intelligent platforms that comprise automotive solutions are a complex composite of 8-, 16- and 32-bit processors," said Paul Zorfass, senior embedded analyst with IDC/First Technology Inc. "With the Metrowerks acquisition of 8- and 16-bit tools provider HIWARE AG earlier this year and its decision to integrate its OSEK-compliant RTOS and tools offerings, Metrowerks is clearly targeting the automotive industry with broad-based solutions to meet the specific and differing needs of this key business sector." OSEK integration with CodeWarrior will bring kernel awareness of debuggers and simulators to the OSEK operating system, using the OSEK Runtime Interface (ORTI) specification developed by Motorola, as well as advanced configuration of OSEK-compliant applications and integration with design, modeling and analysis tools. In addition, Metrowerks will continue to develop partnerships with other leading tool vendors to provide OSEK-compliant solutions covering all stages of development, and will assume a prominent role in the OSEK consortium. Prior to assuming responsibility for the Motorola OSEK operating system, Metrowerks was actively involved in defining standards for the ORTI specification. Tools for the Automotive Industry With support for the Motorola OSEK operating system, Metrowerks has added another piece of technology that will help address the automotive industry. In addition to the CodeWarrior Integrated Development Environment See IDE. integrated development environment - interactive development environment (IDE) and development tools targeted at 32-bit processors, Metrowerks' acquisition of Basel, Switzerland-based HIWARE AG (now Metrowerks Europe) in July 2000 provides Metrowerks with tools and evaluation boards to support automotive customers. Availability The Motorola OSEK operating system is available today for the following targets: HC08, HC12, 683xx, MCore and Motorola PowerPC. Tools supporting these targets are also part of Metrowerks' product offerings. Early next year, Metrowerks will announce support for additional cores that will enable developers to cover the range of embedded platforms used in vehicles. About OSEK OSEK (Open Systems and the Corresponding Interfaces for Automotive Electronics), is a consortium of automobile manufacturers and suppliers, including BMW AG, DaimlerChrysler, Volkswagen AG, Adam Opel AG, PSA (Professional Services Automation) An information system designed to organize, track and manage all opportunities, work, resources, costs, revenues and invoices to improve the productivity and efficiency of the workforce. , Renault, Robert Bosch GmbH Robert Bosch GmbH [1] is a German corporation which was started in 1886 by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart, Germany. [2] Bosch businesses include:
About Metrowerks Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Metrowerks develops, markets and supports CodeWarrior software development solutions for a number of operating systems and the most popular microprocessors. CodeWarrior allows programmers to build applications from one unique integrated development environment (IDE). Metrowerks' CodeWarrior products are used by more than 250,000 developers worldwide. In September of 1999, Metrowerks became an independently operating subsidiary of Motorola Inc. For more information, please visit the Metrowerks Web site at http://www.metrowerks.com. Metrowerks, the Metrowerks logo and CodeWarrior are registered trademarks of Metrowerks Inc. All other company and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies/holders, and are hereby recognized. |
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