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News Release from: Mistral Solutions | Subject: WLAN solution for DaVinci
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Team on 08 March 2007
Complete WLAN solution for DaVinci
processors
WLAN solution for DaVinci combines Murata wireless LAN module with a comprehensive software package comprising WLAN and SDIO drivers available on Linux or Windows CE.
Helping manufacturers to accelerate Wi-Fi based application development on TI's DaVinci platform, Mistral Software, a leading product realisation company specialising in real-time embedded solutions, has announced the availability of their WLAN Solution for DaVinci Mistral's WLAN solution for DaVinci consists of the feature rich, small footprint WLAN6101EB wireless LAN module from Murata bundled with a comprehensive software package comprising WLAN and SDIO drivers available on Linux or Windows CE
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 20 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The WLAN Solution for DaVinci from Mistral Software is a complete WLAN solution for Texas Instruments' DaVinci DM644x series of processors.
Made available using the WLAN6101 from SyChip, a subsidiary of Murata, the host interface for the WLAN module is provided via the 4bit SDIO slot on the DaVinci DVEVM.
The software, comprising WLAN and SDIO drivers, is available for both Microsoft's Windows Embedded CE and Linux platforms.
"Our latest offering is a logical step and a key component of our DaVinci strategy and is a perfect example of our successful collaboration with leading technology providers like Murata in offering the best solutions to our customers".
"We are really excited about bringing out the first WLAN solution for the DaVinci to the market", said Samyeer Metrani, VP-Product Development at Mistral.
"This solution helps DaVinci based product developers get a head-start on the development of their next generation wireless enabled devices".
The solution provides a significant advantage in development time and ultimately time to market for a host of devices where fast design cycles, minimum package volumes and ultra low power consumption are required.
"The migration of WLAN to consumer electronics devices has become a key catalyst for growth in this industry".
"Partners like Mistral add to the momentum by offering high-quality solutions and services that our customers can take advantage of when building next-generation embedded devices".
added Dr Moses Asom, cofounder and Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development from SyChip.
In addition to the SDIO and WLAN drivers, the WLAN Solution for DaVinci consists of WLAN6101 based Evaluation Kit for SDIO (WLAN6101SD-EVK) from Murata to begin development on TI's DVEVM.
It also includes WLAN 6101EB modules from Murata to help customers implement their wireless application on their hardware.
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