Adeneo Embedded Releases Windows Embedded Compact 7 Support for Texas Instruments' Latest ARM® Cortex™-A8 Based Devices

NUREMBERG, Germany, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Adeneo Embedded, a Microsoft Windows Embedded Gold Partner and recipient of the  "Windows Embedded Excellence Award" from 2007 through 2011, announces the availability of Windows Embedded Compact 7 reference board support packages (BSPs), along with a full suite of support services, including customized support, training and development services, —to assist original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) developing embedded devices, for the AM335x and AM384x Sitara™ ARM® microprocessors (MPUs) and DM816x DaVinci™ video processors from Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI).

Combining TI's latest ARM Cortex-A8-based applications processor technology with Microsoft's Windows Embedded Compact 7 platform of tools and technologies creates new opportunities to develop innovative devices with rich multimedia capabilities for enterprise and industrial applications. Examples of advanced features include multi-tasking, immersive Web browsing experiences and advanced graphical capabilities with Silverlight for Windows Embedded.

The latest version of the Texas Instruments "unified BSP" for Windows Embedded Compact 7 supports TI ARM Cortex-A8 devices, including OMAP35x, AM335x, AM35x, AM37x, AM384x Sitara ARM MPUs and DM37x and DM816x DaVinci video processors. The BSP is distributed as a free source code package by Adeneo Embedded from its website.

Adeneo Embedded, an active member of TI's Design Network, collaborated with TI to develop this reference BSP, and marries its deep knowledge of TI ARM technology with its extensive Windows Embedded Compact experience to create a breadth of expertise invaluable to OEMs seeking to differentiate their designs. This expertise uniquely positions Adeneo Embedded to deliver superior customer services supporting system integration, BSP, drivers and application development as well as performance optimization.

Windows Embedded Compact 7 provides developers, designers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with a powerful real-time OS and a full suite of development tools, enabling an integrated, streamlined development experience to speed devices to market.

The Sitara AM335x platform is a cost and performance optimized solution targeting portable, pocket-sized applications. Starting at $5 and consuming as low as 7 mW of power, the AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 MPUs provide low power consumption while prolonging battery life and reducing heat emissions. Developers have access to a high performance processor with advanced 3D graphics capabilities, touch screen controller and sophisticated peripherals all on a single chip. The Sitara AM384x and DaVinci DM816x platforms focus on delivering high performance capabilities. These solutions provide up to 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 performance with high system integration for faster, more robust applications. These highly integrated tools support multiple high-performance interfaces, such as PCIExpress Gen2, dual USB 2.0, SATA 2.0, dual Gigabit Ethernet and DDR2/DDR3 interfaces.

"The richness of features provided by TI's Sitara ARM microprocessor and DaVinci video processors families, combined with the Adeneo Embedded system integration expertise on Windows Embedded Compact 7 is an excellent solution to ensure OEMs' design success," said Yannick Chammings, chief executive officer, Adeneo Embedded. "Device makers using advanced ARM Cortex-A8 processor architectures have the highest levels of performance and capability for their devices, and require top-level expertise on OS integration and optimization. OEMs can rely on the Adeneo Embedded engineering teams located in Europe and North America to receive best-in-class support for their Windows Embedded Compact 7-based developments using TI ARM Cortex-A8 devices."

"Designing on TI ARM Cortex-A8 devices goes beyond the silicon.  Our number one priority is easing design for our customers," said Tom Kelly, Director, TI Design Network. "That's why we provide tools, robust software and support for all of our devices.  We also partner with strategic Design Network members like Adeneo Embedded to deliver a broad ecosystem of even more software resources for our customers."

"The availability of Adeneo Embedded's support allows device makers to create innovative business solutions using the latest industry technologies on TI's ARM Cortex-A8-based platforms," said Lorraine Bardeen, marketing director for Windows Embedded EMEA at Microsoft. "We are excited that these advances will help customers leverage the Windows Embedded Compact platform to build compelling and intuitive user experiences on specialized industry devices, fueling the future of intelligent systems."

OEMs interested in using these technologies for their devices can discuss further support options available by contacting our sales team at [email protected]. Windows Embedded Compact 7 reference BSP with support for AM335x, AM384x Sitara ARM MPUs and DM816x DaVinci video processors will be available soon on Adeneo Embedded website: http://www.adeneo-embedded.com.

About Adeneo Embedded

Adeneo Embedded provides system integration, design, support and training services to companies seeking world-class expertise in embedded solutions using high-performance architectures. For over 10 years, Adeneo Embedded has helped clients, in all stages of development; create profitable, feature-rich products that incorporate software and hardware solutions based on Windows Embedded, Windows Phone or .NET Micro Framework operating systems. Close working partnerships with industry-leading silicon and software vendors allow Adeneo Embedded to apply its experience to a wide range of embedded solutions for the automotive, industrial, medical,  multi-media, navigation,  networking, mobile and wireless markets. Adeneo Embedded has a global sales and support network backed by engineering offices in North America and Europe.

About the Texas Instruments Design Network

Adeneo Embedded is a platinium member of the TI Design Network, a premier group of independent, well-established companies that offer products and system-level design and manufacturing services complementing TI's semiconductors to a worldwide customer base to accelerate product innovation and time-to-market. Network members provide product design, hardware and software system integration, turnkey product design, RF and processor system modules, reference platforms, software development, proof-of-concept design, feasibility studies, research, certification compliance, prototyping, manufacturing, and product life cycle management. For more information about the TI Design Network, please visit http://www.ti.com/designnetwork.

Trademarks

OMAP, Sitara and DaVinci are trademarks of Texas Instruments.  All other trademarks and registered trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Further information

For more information about Adeneo Embedded competences, products and services around Windows Embedded technologies:

• visit Adeneo Embedded dedicated web site            www.adeneo-embedded.com
• Adeneo Embedded General sales contact              [email protected]

For a local contact in

• Europe, please contact Jeremy Delicato                  [email protected]
• America, please contact Mike Ruiz                            [email protected]

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