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BPM Microsystems Introduces 8th Generation Universal Programming System (8/27/2010)
 BPM Microsystems is pleased to announce the release of its 8th Generation manual universal programming system, the model 2800. This new addition to BPM Microsystems’ device programmer family combines the unrivaled speed of Vector Engine Co-Processor® technology plus true universal device support as the fastest universal programmer in the industry.
BPWin Version 5.10 Features New Benefits for Customers (8/10/2010)
BPM Microsystems announces the release of BPWin version 5.10, featuring new benefits for customers with software support such as email notifications, black box log visualization, and label printing.
BPWin’s new email notification feature for automated programming systems sends instant notifications of important system events plus a job summary report directly to the user’s inbox. This latest feature gives users the ability to monitor their automated programming system from anywhere in the world, allowing them to take immediate action if the programmer becomes idle.
New Version of FlashFX Pro Offers Performance, Security and Power Efficiency Improvements (8/2/2010)
 Bothell, WA, – August 2, 2010 – Today Datalight announced FlashFX Pro 4.1, the latest version of its well-known flash memory management software. The new version extends the significant performance and design-flexibility benefits formerly available only for Microsoft Windows CE and Windows Mobile to users of Wind River VxWorks and other RTOS environments.
Logic Technology Continues to Conquer Europe (7/28/2010)
Logic Technology strengthens its position in Europe by local presence in all major countries.
Panningen / The Netherlands - Munich / Germany, July 28th , 2010 – Logic Technology, a leading provider of Embedded Software, Debug- and Test Tools, today announced that it has increased its market presence and service level in Europe by providing local presence in major embedded markets. This new approach is part of Logic Technology’s focus to increase its market share in all major European embedded markets and to stay in close contact with the customer.
Atollic TrueANALYZER/STM32 provides dynamic code analyzis on STM32 (5/28/2010)
Atollic announced the world-wide release of Atollic TrueANALYZER/STM32, a new advanced tool for professional dynamic code coverage analysis of applications executing on STM32 target boards.
ASSET® is first to support new Intel® Xeon® processors 5600/7500 series and Itanium® 9300 processors with validation and test tools (5/25/2010)
 ScanWorks® platform for embedded instruments features industry's only third-party tools for Intel's Interconnect Built-In Self Test (IBIST)
Richardson, TX (May 18, 2010) - The ScanWorks® platform for embedded instruments from ASSET® InterTech, the leading supplier of open tools for embedded instrumentation, is the first third-party platform with validation and test tools for the newly announced families of server processors, the Intel® Xeon® 5600 and 7500 series, and the Itanium® 9300 series.
Blackboard Taps Datalight to Help Protect Student Data (5/25/2010)
Bothell, WA, – May 20, 2010 – Datalight announced today that its software will be featured in the newest “contactless” card reader systems by Blackboard, using the Windows Embedded CE operating system. The new card readers replace magnetic stripe campus ID systems, offering greatly improved security and ease-of-use. Considering the heightened awareness around campus security recently, and because the systems process sensitive financial data, Blackboard needed a more stable and secure platform than anything used by its competitors.
Keil Supports STM32 XL-Density Family (5/25/2010)
Cambridge, UK: Keil™ announce immediate support for the STMicroelectronics STM32 XL-density devices in the Keil MDK-ARM (Microcontroller Development Kit).
The STM32 XL-density product line extends the Cortex™-M3 processor-based STM32 portfolio with up to 1MByte of on-chip Flash, and new features such as a Memory Protection Unit (MPU) and additional timers. The XL-Density line is pin- and software-compatible with other STM32 devices.
Datalight Shares Reliable Method for Bootstrapping Linux from NAND (5/18/2010)
Today Datalight unveiled a new whitepaper describing details of the company’s process for booting an embedded Linux system directly from NAND flash. Often considered problematic by OEMs in the past, booting from NAND is quickly becoming a requirement for smartphones and other embedded systems as consumers demand smaller, less expensive devices. As OEMs look for ways to save cost and space, many are eliminating the expensive and bulky NOR parts formerly used to boot the system. However NAND presents challenges in reliability and durability that call into question its suitability for booting a sophisticated operating system like Linux.
Embedded Artists has ported Android to the LPC3250 Developer's Kit (5/12/2010)
At Logic Technology and Embedded Artists we have deep knowledge about Android development and can help you with both driver development as well as application development in Android.
Keil Supports Nuvoton Cortex-M0 Devices (5/11/2010)
 Cambridge, UK: Keil™ announces support for the Nuvoton NuMicro family of devices in the Keil MDK-ARM (Microcontroller Development Kit).
Nuvoton was established in July 2008, as an offshoot from Winbond, to extend its Computer Logic IC product line. Today, Nuvoton offers a range of MCU devices based on ARM7/9 and Cortex™-M0 processors.
DS-5 Application Edition includes Cortex-A8 Simulation Model (5/7/2010)
 DS-5 Application Edition includes Cortex-A8 Simulation ModelCambridge, UK: Keil announce DS-5 Application Edition now includes Cortex-A8 Simulation Model and Android support. New updates for DS-5 are available for download.
Latest Datalight Flash File System Brings 20 Millisecond Mount Times to Linux through Kernel Versions 2.6.33 (5/5/2010)
Today Datalight announced support for Linux kernel versions up to 2.6.33, the most recently released Linux versions available. FlashFX Tera, the file-system independent flash memory manager and Reliance Nitro, the highly-reliable, high-performance file system offer much faster mount times than UBIFS, YAFFS, or JFFS2. In addition, the Datalight products boost write speed over the standard file systems and provide out-of-the-box support for over 300 different flash memory parts from all the leading suppliers. Linux is finding its way into more devices such as smart phones, automotive infotainment, and industrial equipment which require both responsiveness and 100% data reliability.
Recently Introduced LX-1000 JTAG Debugger with Trace Now Supports ARM® Processors (4/28/2010)
 Arium (Tustin, CA) announced the addition of ARM® processor support on the LX-1000 JTAG debugger with trace memory. The LX-1000 is the next generation of Arium hardware-assisted debuggers supporting a full range of ARM processor-based devices. A modular design, the LX-1000 also supports popular Intel®-based devices.
Server BIOS Coverage for Latest Intel® Mission Critical, Enterprise and Mainstream Server Platforms (4/15/2010)
 Insyde® Software Expands Server BIOS Coverage with Support for Latest Intel® Mission Critical, Enterprise and Mainstream Server Platforms
Common Server Platform Ingredients across Intel® Itanium® and Xeon® Processor Families Drives UEFI Firmware Efficiencies and Time-to-Market
InsydeH2O™ Quickly Becoming the UEFI Firmware-of-Choice for Leading Server Makers
Insyde® Software, a leading provider of Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware, announced that its flagship product InsydeH2O™ supports, and is shipping on its customers' latest and most advanced Intel-based server platforms.
Cortex is booming in Benelux (in Dutch) (4/14/2010)
"De behoefte aan informatie is groot."
Toen Logic Technology, tool leverancier uit Panningen, een paar maanden geleden besloot om samen met ARM een Cortex Microcontroller workshop te organiseren, had zij nog geen wat dit te weeg zou brengen. Inmiddels staat er al een tweede workshop gepland om aan de grote vraag te kunnen voldoen
ScanWorks enhanced with comprehensive validation tools for high-speed I/O on future Intel Platforms (3/30/2010)
ASSET's ScanWorks platform for embedded instrumentation remains the only toolset for Intel®'s Interconnect Built-In Self Test (IBIST)
ASSET® InterTech, the leading supplier of open tools for embedded instrumentation, has enhanced its validation and testing tools for Intel®'s future platforms. In this arrangement, ASSET's ScanWorks® platform for embedded instruments will continue to support Intel®'s Interconnect Built-In Self Test (IBIST) technology which is embedded in the chip company's processors and chip sets, and ScanWorks will provide a comprehensive validation solution for high-speed input/output (I/O)on Intel platforms.
Datalight Simplifies Reliable Data Storage for Linux-based Devices (3/18/2010)
Datalight announces support for Linux kernel versions up to 2.6.29 with new versions of FlashFX Tera, the file-system independent flash memory manager and Reliance Nitro, the highly-reliable, high-performance file system. FlashFX Tera version 1.2 offers out-of-the-box support for over 300 different flash memory parts from all the leading suppliers, expanding the choice for OEMs using flash memory. Linux is finding its way into more devices such as smart phones, automotive infotainment, and industrial equipment which require both responsiveness and 100% data reliability, by adding Reliance Nitro 1.2, OEMs can ensure rock-solid reliability of their systems without paying a performance penalty.
Keil supports the STM32 Value Line (3/16/2010)
Keil™ announce immediate support for the STMicroelectronics STM32 Value Line in the Keil MDK-ARM (Microcontroller Development Kit).
The STM32 Value Line extends the Cortex™-M3 processor-based STM32 portfolio with a low-cost range of devices that are pin-to-pin compatible with the existing STM32 device families. It introduces features such as the new 16-bit timers and CEC functionality to expand the range of applications addressed in the consumer and industrial segments.
Abatron adds on-chip debugging support for the new AppliedMicro APM83290 Processor (3/10/2010)
 Abatron AG announced additional support for the new APM83290 processor family from Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC). Enhanced on-chip debugging and control of these chips are supported by the complete BDI family (BDI1000, BDI2000 and BDI3000) and their associated applications for development and production.
MDK 4.1 supports the Cortex-M4 and Cortex-R4 processors (3/2/2010)
MDK 4.1 supports the Cortex-M4 and Cortex-R4 processors
Keil™ announces the release of MDK-ARM v4.10 which is the first software development tool to support the ARM® Cortex™M4 processor.
The innovative Cortex-M4 processor provides a highly efficient solution for digital signal control (DSC) applications, while maintaining the industry leading capabilities of the ARM Cortex-M family of processors for advanced microcontroller (MCU) applications.
ARM launches DS-5 Development Tools for ARM Linux-based Systems (3/1/2010)
ARM announced, at the Embedded World conference in Nurnberg, Germany, the launch of the Keil™ Development Studio 5 (DS-5) Application Edition. DS-5 is a software development tool suite which simplifies the development of Linux and Android native applications for ARM® processor-based systems, reducing the learning curve and shortening the development and testing cycle.
Keil PK51 with extended Infineon XC800 Support (3/1/2010)
Keil extends the C51 product line with support for the Infineon XC82x and XC83x series. The XC82x and XC83x series expands Infineon's 8-bit XC800 microcontroller family to provide more scalable performance for cost-sensitive automotive applications. The devices integrate a capacitive touch sense control interface, RTC, 10-bit ADC, Window Watchdog Timer, and a Compare/Capture Unit for any kind of motor control. The µVision IDE directly interfaces to Infineon DAvE for seamless device configuration.
Innovative board designs with new Intel® Atom™ processors (2/22/2010)
An innovative board design using Intel's new Atom Processors enables scalability in low power computing, allowing designs that address a multitude of new applications in various segments - based on Intel® Architecture™.
The ScanWorks® Platform for Embedded Instruments provides universal fault coverage for chips and boards. (2/22/2010)
See our demonstration at Embedded World – March 2nd-4th!
The ScanWorks® Platform for Embedded Instruments is the first unified environment to support validation, test and debug for both chips and boards. It combines boundary-scan test, processor-controlled test, Intel® Interconnect BIST (IBIST) and core instrumentation to provide universal fault coverage for both chips and boards.
Flash Memory and File System strategies (2/21/2010)
During the EW show Datalight will host 2 presentations in Logic Technology's booth (hall 11, booth 125).
Strategies to Increase Flash Memory Endurance
With the need for storage rapidly increasing and the cost of flash memory going down, more and more embedded systems are including flash memory in ever larger densities.
Linux debugging for Intel® Atom™ platforms (2/15/2010)
Attend a live presentation during the EW2010 about a new debug solution for Linux running on an Intel Embedded platform! This unique solution offers seamless debug of the kernel, device drivers and applications, with one set of tools.
Why do you need a BIOS on x86 platforms? (2/12/2010)
Join our live technology presentation:
Insyde Software can help you understand and implement a BIOS in X86 based development projects. Learn how InsydeH2O is being implemented to provide significant benefits to embedded systems developers worldwide.
Datalight: Reliability on Windows CE 6.0 demo (2/10/2010)
Fans of the BeagleBoard since its introduction in late 2008, we love its winning combination of low-cost, small size and easy availability. It has also proven to be the ideal platform to demonstrate the remarkable performance and reliability benefits of our new Reliance Nitro file system.
Datalight FlashFX Pro Helps WAGO Build a Faster PLC (2/9/2010)
Datalight and Logic Technology succesfully assisted WAGO on building a faster PLC.
The Challenge
In the world of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and remote I/O systems, speed and responsiveness are the ultimate measures of performance. Built for such applications as controlling complex industrial automation processes and building automation, split-second timing and fast response time are crucial to the success of WAGO’s customers.
WAGO PLCs use the Mentor Graphics NUCLEUS operating system, an OS popular with the industrial segment for its small footprint and simple license structure. WAGO needed a flash file system that could meet their requirement for fast writes to the flash.
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9th International Conference and Workshop on Ambient Intelligence and Embedded Systems.
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Where: KH Kempen, Geel (Belgium) |
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When : Thursday, September 30, 2010 |
 The world's leading trade fair for components, systems and applications. Only electronica presents the complex world of electronics comprehensively and in all of its facets, is an international meeting point of the industry and offers a unique platform for knowledge transfer.
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Where: New Munich Trade Fair (Munich, Germany)
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When : Tuesday, November 09, 2010 |
 The embedded world Exhibition&Conference is the world´s biggest exhibition of its kind and the meeting-place of the international embedded community. Embedded technologies are in action everywhere -whether in the car, data and telecommunication systems, industrial and consumer electronics, military systems or aerospace.
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Where: Nürnberg, Germany
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When : Tuesday, March 01, 2011 |
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