New Mentor Graphics Nucleus USB Class Driver Supports Firmware Upgrades.WILSONVILLE, Ore. -- Mentor Graphics Mentor Graphics, Inc (NASDAQ: MENT) is a US-based multinational corporation dealing in electronic design automation (EDA) for electrical engineering and electronics, as of 2004, ranked third in the EDA industry it helped create. Corporation (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 :MENT) today announced a new class driver for the Nucleus[R] 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. software, supporting the Nucleus 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. (OS). The Nucleus USB Device Firmware Upgrade (DFU DFU Directions For Use DFU Device Firmware Upgrade (or Update) DFU Dansk Folkepartis Ungdom (Youth of the Danish People's Party) DFU Danmarks Fiskeriundersøgelser DFU Data File Utility ) class driver allows embedded developers to utilize Universal Serial Bus See USB. (hardware, standard) Universal Serial Bus - (USB) An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals over an inexpensive cable using biserial transmission. (USB) to enable consumers to upgrade and improve embedded software Instructions that permanently reside in a ROM or flash memory chip. Embedded software may be immediately available to the CPU or, for faster execution, may be transferred to RAM first and then executed. on existing devices. By adding the Nucleus USB DFU class driver to USB-based devices, firmware can be passed from a host (most likely a PC or laptop) to the target device, where the older firmware can then be updated to the latest version. This allows developers to continue improving software in existing products, thereby extending a product's lifespan. "Easily updating deployed products in the field has been a problem our customers have reported for years. Taking advantage of USB solves this problem by providing a connection type consumers are familiar with," said Glen Johnson Glen Johnson may refer to:
Pricing and Availability The Nucleus embedded software is sold in source code format and without royalty fees. Available now, licenses for the Nucleus USB software start at U.S. $17,495 and licenses for the class drivers begin at U.S. $3,495. For more information, please contact Mentor Graphics' embedded systems division at 800-468-6853 or embedded_info@mentor.com. About Mentor Graphics Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ:MENT) is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of over $800 million and employs approximately 4,250 people worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon, 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com. Mentor Graphics and Nucleus are registered trademarks of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. |
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