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News Release from: Mistral Solutions | Subject: OMAP2430 starter kit
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 06 April 2007
Development kit for wireless/multimedia
devices
The OMAP2430 starter kit is a software development and device prototyping platform for wireless/multimedia-based applications and devices based on the OMAP2430 application processor.
Mistral Software has brought out an OMAP2430 starter kit aimed at developers of wireless/multimedia devices based on the OMAP2430 application processor from Texas Instruments The starter kit is a software development and device prototyping platform for users to get started on their wireless/multimedia based application and device development
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 10 Sep 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The OMAP2430 OSK comes preloaded with Linux, and includes tools for developers to begin application development immediately.
It also includes TI's DSP/BIOS Link for ARM-DSP communication.
Users can also opt to purchase Mistral's accelerator program for OMAP2430 OSK on Linux, which comes ready with Linux 2.6 Kernel support, drivers and board support packages (BSPs).
The BSP supports a wide range of modules and drivers that include display, touch screen, keypad, NAND, Ethernet, serial, camera, USB and TWL4030 driver.
Developers building next generation small-form-factor devices such as biometric devices, feature phones, smart phones, PDA's, gaming devices, VoIP terminals, video conferencing, security devices and portable medical devices can use the OMAP2430 starter kit to accelerate their product development.
"The OMAP2430 Starter Kit offers developers a low-cost and easy-to-use development platform to leverage the high-performance, power-efficient capabilities of TI's OMAP2430 processor", says Samyeer Metrani, Vice President Product Development, Mistral Software.
"Our starter kit will help developers prototype and test their application well before their hardware is ready, giving them an edge over developments costs and time in bringing out feature rich wireless/multimedia devices in the market".
"The OMAP2430 starter kit is a valuable addition to the effective tools Mistral provides that complement our powerful OMAP 2 platforms", Metrani adds.
"The starter kit will enhance the OMAP2430 development experience and speed time to market of high-performance handheld multimedia and wireless devices", says Markus Tremmel, Worldwide Manager of TI's Cellular Systems Ecosystem.
This latest offering from Mistral is a part of its initiative as a TI OMAP technology centre, which assures clients of world-class services in the areas of software and hardware design, development and consulting on the OMAP platform.
The OMAP2430 starter kit is a testament to the cutting edge products, services and support available from Mistral.
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