Also Simplifies Linux Development for Configurable Cores
PITTSBURGH--(Business Wire)--
Timesys Corporation(R) (http://www.timesys.com), a premier
provider of embedded Linux software solutions, and Tensilica,(R) Inc.
(http://www.tensilica.com) today announced general availability of
LinuxLink software subscriptions for Tensilica's Diamond Standard 232L
processor cores.
The LinuxLink subscription provides developers with a complete
embedded Linux platform that has been integrated and tested for
Tensilica's 232L Diamond Standard processor core, including a 2.6.25
kernel, 232L specific device drivers, GNU uClibc based toolchain, and
hundreds of pre-built packages. When combined with Timesys' TimeStorm
development environment and ongoing support, LinuxLink subscribers
will be able to quickly customize and test an embedded Linux platform
for Tensilica's 232L that has been optimized for their application.
"Timesys is recognized as the industry leader in providing
embedded Linux solutions," stated Steve Roddy, Vice President of
Marketing at Tensilica. "We are pleased to partner with Timesys to
deliver all the software, tools and support needed to build
Linux-based products around Tensilica processors."
"Tensilica processors offer developers a great deal of flexibility
when optimizing a design for system-level performance," stated Greg
Quiggle, Vice President of Marketing for Timesys. "LinuxLink helps
these same design teams simplify the associated complexity of building
an embedded Linux platform for either the Diamond Standard 232L or for
their Xtensa custom processor core."
LinuxLink support for the Diamond Standard 232L is available
today. For more information regarding LinuxLink support for Tensilica
Xtensa processors, please contact Timesys or visit
www.timesys.com/tensilica.
About Timesys
Timesys is the provider of LinuxLink, a web-based software
subscription for both first-time and experienced embedded Linux
developers. LinuxLink provides the embedded software, tools,
documentation and support needed to quickly build and test a custom
Linux platform for a given processor. LinuxLink enables embedded
development teams to unleash the innovation of Linux without
sacrificing the quality, service and support of a traditional
commercial embedded operating system. For more information, visit
http://www.timesys.com.
About Tensilica
Tensilica, Inc. is the recognized leader in configurable processor
technology and has leveraged that technology to become the leading
supplier of licensable controllers and DSP cores for mobile audio and
video applications. Tensilica offers the broadest line of controller,
CPU, network, and specialty DSP processors on the market today --
including full software toolchain and modeling support -- in both an
off-the-shelf format via the Diamond Standard Series cores and with
full designer configurability with the Xtensa processor family. The
modern design behind all of Tensilica's processor cores provide
semiconductor companies and system OEMs with the lowest power,
smallest area solutions for high-volume products including mobile
phones and other consumer electronics, networking and
telecommunications equipment, and computer peripherals. For more
information on Tensilica's patented, benchmark-proven processors,
visit www.tensilica.com.
Timesys Press Contact:
Theresa Kisha, 412-325-6362
Email: theresa.kisha@timesys.com
OR
Tensilica Press Contacts:
Paula Jones, 408-327-7343
Email: paula@tensilica.com
or
Erika Powelson, 831-424-1811
Email: erika@powelsoninc.com
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