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News Release from: Mistral Solutions | Subject: Accelerator Program V2.0 for TI's OMAP5912 OSK
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 04 September 2006
Software speeds switch to Windows CE 5.0
Software addresses needs of embedded OEMs creating or upgrading applications with Windows CE 5.0 as the embedded OS for OMAP5912-based devices.
Helping Windows Embedded operating system (OS) designers accelerate the development cycle for applications powered by Texas Instruments' OMAP5912 dual-core processor, Mistral Software has announced the availability of the Accelerator Program Version 2.0 for TI's OMAP5912 starter kit (OSK) The Accelerator Program 2.0 addresses the emerging needs of embedded OEMs, who are creating or upgrading their applications with Windows CE 5.0 as the embedded OS for their devices
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 20 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Accelerator Program V2.0 for TI's OMAP5912 OSK comes equipped with WinCE 5.0 drivers and board support packages (BSPs).
The easy-to-use WinCE 5.0 BSP helps streamline the design process by supporting a wide range of modules and drivers.
Targeted for use by portable data terminal (PDT) OEMs, the OMAP5912 starter kit is one of the most affordable and easy-to-use starter kits in the market and a preferred solution for many developers using the OMAP5912 processor.
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By leveraging the benefits of the Accelerator Program, designers can meet their design goals faster, with increased functionality and performance.
"We aim to provide solutions that help embedded designers and OEMs shorten the development timeline and move products to market faster", said Samyeer Metrani, VP-Product Development, Mistral Software.
"The Accelerator Program V2.0 is a continuation of our OMAP5912 based endeavors that consists of plug-in modules for the OMAP5912 starter kit like the Q-VGA LCD module (QVLM) and rapid development kit and the Sunada reference design based on TI's OMAP5912 processor that can be customised for a wide range of applications like PDT, wireless phone, navigation device, medical device etc".
The basic BSP consists of drivers for serial, display, keypad, touch panel, audio, CompactFlash memory, USB serial function, NOR Flash and Ethernet.
Also available are additional drivers for SDIO, NAND Flash, HDD, camera, GSM/GPRS, GPS, WLAN and Bluetooth, which are not part of the basic BSP package.
This latest offering from Mistral is a part of its initiative as a member of the Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner programme, providing services and solutions based on Microsoft Embedded Platforms.
Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner Programme is a strategic worldwide programme focused on providing partners with increased business opportunity, market awareness and technology advantage.
Mistral also serves as a broad market OMAP Technology Centre (OTC), offering services in the area of software and hardware design, development and consulting on the OMAP platform.
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