TimeSys Introduces LinuxLink Subscriptions for Freescale's i.MX31 Multimedia Processor.PITTSBURGH -- Nissin Systems, Co., Ltd. (Horikawa-dori Shijo-kudaru Higashi-gawa, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, President: Harutaka Inoue) and Freescale Semiconductor Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. is an American semiconductor manufacturer. It was created by the divestiture of the Semiconductor Products Sector of Motorola in 2004. Freescale focuses their integrated circuit products on the automotive, embedded and communications markets. Japan Ltd. (1-8-1, Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, President: Tsuneo Takahashi) announced LinuxLink by TimeSys(TM) support for Freescale Semiconductor's i.MX31 applications processor at Embedded Technology West. Nissin Systems demonstrated the new product, delivered and developed in partnership with TimeSys in the U.S., in their booth during the show (May 10 and 11, 2006 at My Dome Osaka). E[acute accent acute accent n. A mark (´) indicating: a. that a vowel is close or tense, as é in French été. b. that a vowel or syllable has a high or rising pitch, as in Chinese or Ancient Greek. c. ]LinuxLink by TimeSys(TM), a subscription-based Web service provides a comprehensive source for embedded developers (e.g., kernels, tool chains, root file systems, and development tools) supported by its service-oriented architecture See SOA. . Subscribers can at any time search for and download information and data required for their embedded system Any electronic system that uses a CPU chip, but that is not a general-purpose workstation, desktop or laptop computer. Such systems generally use microprocessors, or they may use custom-designed chips or both. development environment as well as up-to-date contents for each type of processor. LinuxLink also provides via Web Services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. , the Developer Suite, which contains the integrated development environment See IDE. integrated development environment - interactive development environment (IDE), Linux migration test tools, and other necessary tools, to greatly reduce development cycle and cost. In addition, first-time engineers for Linux environment can start development with ease because Nissin Systems provides support in Japanese. E[acute accent]The i.MX31 applications processor is designed to deliver a longer lasting mobile entertainment experience with richer multimedia functionalities and advanced power management capability. Based on ARM's ARM11 platform and enhanced with Freescale's Smart Speed(TM) Technology, the i.MX31 applications processor maximize the effective cycles per instruction (eCPI) and is ideal for mobile devices. The i.MX31 applications processor also contains advanced security functions to ensure higher level of security for operators, contents providers, and consumers. E[acute accent]Collaboration of Nissin Systems and Freescale will enable development of networking products using the state-of-the-art technologies requiring video, audio and mobile technologies, including a network-enabled camera, security camera, IP TV phone, media player, biometrics authentication device and other business equipment. In addition, communication equipment and appliance manufacturers can efficiently develop their custom boards and application software, significantly reducing procurement cost and speeding up development cycle. Nissin Systems and Freescale not only combine their technologies but also make full use of the marketing networks of both companies so that they can put into market the high-performance development platform that addresses future technology advance pace and provide a standardized platform that is globally competitive. E[acute accent]Comments from the companies E[acute accent]Yoshikazu Takeuchi, executive director, Nissin Systems, Co., Ltd. E[acute accent]"We are much honored that LinuxLink by TimeSys(TM) further supports the newest member of the i.MX family of high-performance and cost-effective application processors, which address various requirements. Based upon the achievements and success with i.MX21, we also believe our success with i.MX31 business." E[acute accent]Akihide Usui, General Manager of the Consumer Business Group, Freescale Semiconductor Japan E[acute accent]"Because our i.MX31 will be supported in addition to i.MX21, which has been already supported by TimeSys and Nissin Systems, we can enhance the environment to provide customers who require higher performance, multimedia functionality and lower power with optimal Linux-enabled solutions. We are very pleased with this." E[acute accent]Larry Weidman, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , TimeSys Corporation E[acute accent]"We are pleased to strengthen our long-standing and valuable partnership with Nissin, by delivering the i.MX31 LinuxLink to the Japanese market. TimeSys is honored to support Nissin's Embedded Solution offering by extending the LinuxLink subscription service to include the i.MX31 and further address customer requirements for successful embedded development."
Inquiries from the readers should be directed to the following:
Nissin Systems, Co., Ltd.
Head Office, Western Japan Sales Division
Address: Horikawa-dori Shijo building,
Horikawa-dori Shijo-kudaru
Higashi-gawa, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8482
TEL: 075-344-7961
E-mail: w-sales@co-nss.co.jp
Tokyo Office, Eastern Japan Sales Division
Address: Takara building, 1-6-4 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0016
TEL: 03-5807-5931
E-mail: e-sales@co-nss.co.jp
Freescale Semiconductor Japan Ltd.
Technical Information Center
Tel: 0120-191014
Email: support.japan@freescale.com
TimeSys Corporation
Email: linuxlink-help@timesys.com
E[acute accent]About LinuxLink from TimeSys(TM) E[acute accent]LinuxLink is a subscription-based Web service that is provided by TimeSys Corporation and allows an embedded Linux The Linux operating system configured and enhanced to work in a wide variety of applications, including handheld devices, network appliances, industrial machines and consumer electronics devices. The modularity of the Linux kernel makes it well suited to embedded systems. developer who subscribes, to build customized Linux development environment on-line according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. his/her requirement, utilizing the up-to-date technical information (e.g., components and drivers) contributed by leading semiconductor suppliers (including Freescale Semiconductor), TimeSys and the Open Source community. LinuxLink is available as an annual subscription. The service-oriented architecture enables subscribers to search and download processor-specific Linux components at any time. An on-line service for building a customized Linux development environment as well as an off-line development tool that allows for development, test, and debug To correct a problem in hardware or software. Debugging software means locating the errors in the source code (the program logic). Debugging hardware means finding errors in the circuit design (logical circuits) or in the physical interconnections of the circuits. in a GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. environment are available as an upgrade to the LinuxLink subscription. E[acute accent]About Nissin Systems E[acute accent]Nissin Systems, a 100% subsidiary of Nissin Electric Co., Ltd. (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tokyo Stock Exchange Main stock market of Japan, located in Tokyo. It opened in 1878 to provide a market for the trading of government bonds newly issued to former samurai. and the Osaka Securities Exchange Osaka Securities Exchange (OSE) Established after World War II, one of the three major securities markets in Japan. ), is an embedded system development integrator known as an Embedded Solution Partner with high competency for real-time control Real-time control is a popular term for a certain class of digital controllers. For effective digital control, it is critical that sample time be constant. Real-time control achieves nearly constant sample time. See also
in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. protocol stacks and embedded file systems, as well as XPort, a ultra-small Serial Ethernet converter. For more information about Nission Systems, visit http://www.co-nss.co.jp/ (Japanese). E[acute accent]About TimeSys Corporation E[acute accent]TimeSys (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is the leading developer service provider for the embedded Linux market, delivering LinuxLink subscriptions that empower developers to rapidly and efficiently create their own commercial-grade custom Linux platform. The continuously updated cross-compiled components, information and systems offered through LinuxLink subscriptions are delivered via a service-oriented architecture with the latest Linux contributions from TimeSys, the Open Source community, semiconductor manufacturers. For more information, visit http://www.timesys.com. E[acute accent]About Freescale Semiconductor E[acute accent]Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (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) 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 after more than 50 years as part of Motorola, Inc. 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. ). Fore more information: www.freescale.com E[acute accent]Trademarks E[acute accent]TimeSys(R) and LinuxLink from TimeSys(TM) are registered trademark or trademark of TimeSys Corporation in United States and other countries. E[acute accent]Linux(R) is registered trademark or trademark of Mr.Linus Torvalds in United States and other countries. E[acute accent]XPort(TM) is a trademark of LANTRONIX, Inc. in United States. E[acute accent]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. |
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