STMicroelectronics Announces Availability of the Microsoft Windows CE .NET Operating System on ST40GX1.Business Editors GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 31, 2002 STMicroelectronics (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : STM (Scanning Tunneling Microscope) A microscope that can image down to the atomic level. An STM uses a piezoelectric tube with a tiny sharp tip at the end that is moved within nanometers of the object being sampled. ) today announced availability of the Microsoft Windows CE .NET operating system on ST40GX1, a highly integrated, high-performance 32-bit SuperH(TM) RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. microprocessor with an integrated graphics subsystem. Windows CE .NET is the successor to Windows CE 3.0 and is a 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. for use in the next generation of smart, connected, small-footprint devices, including advanced set-top boxes, digital video recorders (DVR (1) (Digital Video Recorder) A device that records video onto a hard disk from one or more ceiling mounted video cameras. Part of a security system, the DVR typically supports 4, 8 or 16 separate camera channels. ), and intelligent residential gateways. Windows CE .NET offers new features for the digital consumer appliances, including: - Digital Rights Management for protection of multimedia content from unauthorized playback or duplication. - Support for the latest Microsoft Windows Media codecs and controls - Improved reliability and small footprint Enterprise-scale security including support for Kerberos protocol. "Advanced set-top boxes require a robust and powerful operating system to enable rich user experiences and compelling applications such as industry-leading multimedia and browsing functionalities," said Keith White, senior director of the Embedded and Appliance Platforms Group at Microsoft Corp. "Windows CE .NET delivers this platform, and Microsoft is excited to see STMicroelectronics' ST40GX1 utilize the Windows CE .NET operating system to enable STB OEMs to create powerful and feature-rich Windows Powered devices quickly and cost-effectively." The ST40GX1 incorporates the SH-4, a 300 MIPs, 32-bit RISC core architecture from SuperH Inc. This 2-way Superscalar core has a compact 16-bit instruction set and includes a 64-bit FPU with unique graphical acceleration capabilities. The 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. features a highly efficient load-store architecture, delayed branch instruction capability and an on-chip multiplier, resulting in both high code density and fast program execution. ST used its expertise in System-on-Chip technology to integrate the ST40 core with key system peripherals to provide a high-performance and low-cost semiconductor device for the digital consumer market. The ST40GX1 incorporates a five-channel GPDMA as well as the high-bandwidth SuperHyway internal interconnect, support for PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). , 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. and MPX busses, peripherals such as digital video inputs, audio PCM and smart card, 2D graphics with blitter and programmable DENC outputs. Additionally, the ST40GX1 integrates an advanced GAMMA 2D graphics engine and compositor supporting six display planes, two video input streams, as well as audio functionality and a glue-less interface to the STi5514 set-top box decoder. Jean-Marie Rolland, SuperH, Inc Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , said: "We are committed to supporting the Microsoft Windows CE .NET operating system. OEMs demand a robust operating system and we are meeting those needs with Windows CE .NET." Christos Lagomichos, ST's vice president and general manager for the Set-Top Box Division, noted: "The ST40GX1 is a highly integrated and high-performance computing platform. Combined with ST's digital set-top box devices, such as the STi5514, OEMs will have a complete digital set-top box solution. Windows CE .NET will provide a robust and high-performance platform for our chipsets." About STMicroelectronics STMicroelectronics, the world's third largest semiconductor company, is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC) technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. , on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange Milan Stock Exchange The largest regional stock exchange in Italy, facilitating more than 90% of the country's trading volume. . In 2001, the Company's net revenues were $6.36 billion and net earnings were $257.1 million. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. |
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