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News Release from: Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) | Subject: Java on OMAP
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 29 March 2002
Processor hosts Java for 2.5 and 3G
mobiles
Texas Instruments is working with software developers to complement its OMAP processors and wireless chipsets with advanced Java technology for 2.5/3G mobiles, PDAs and mobile Internet devices.
Texas Instruments is working with key software development providers Aplix Corp, esmertec, Insignia Solutions, Kada Systems and Tao Group to complement its OMAP application processors and TCS wireless chipsets with advanced Java technology for 2.5G and 3G mobile phones, PDAs and mobile Internet devices TI is collaborating with these leading innovators to port their Java software platforms to its wireless silicon and software solutions, making it easier for software developers, wireless equipment manufacturers and carriers to quickly deliver compelling Java technology-based applications and services to consumers
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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At the JavaOne Developers Conference TI demonstrated Java virtual machines (VMs) with esmertec, Insignia, Kada and Tao that support enhanced Java technology features with TI's wireless chipsets and OMAP application processors.
These features include MIDP (mobile information device profile) and CDLC (connected device limited configuration), which provide a complete J2MET (Java 2 Micro Edition) application runtime environment for wireless devices.
By integrating these features on TI's chipsets and OMAP processors, TI and these companies can deliver the functionality, performance and reduced code size requirements necessary to run next-generation Java applications on small handheld devices with limited memory.
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"Java technology on 2.5G and 3G mobile Internet devices using TI's proven wireless technology provides consumers access to a wide range of exciting, downloadable applications", said Eric Chu, Group Manager, Strategic Markets, Sun Microsystems.
"By adding increased Java support from these companies to TI's wireless chipset solutions and OMAP application processors, handset manufacturers are able to offer even more compelling Java technology-based applications, and still provide excellent system performance and battery life".
By enabling MIDP and CDLC features, along with key functionality such as the Java Mobile Media API (application program interface) on its solutions, TI and its software development providers allow wireless carriers, manufacturers and Java software application developers using TI's technology to quickly create and deploy rich, differentiated Java applications and content.
For example, wireless carriers will have the ability to manage device software and provide users with the option to wirelessly download Java applications, such as interactive games and streaming audio and video content.
TI's OMAP application processors will then help manufacturers deliver an enhanced user experience to customers running these new applications on their devices.
"Today's announcement further supports our efforts to offer J2ME technology across all of our high-performance, ultra-low power 2.5G and 3G wireless chipsets and application processing solutions", said Paul Werp, worldwide director of marketing for TI's OMAP application platform.
"By combining our wireless systems expertise with the Java technology knowhow of these companies, TI will continue to offer the most diverse wireless product portfolio available today".
TI's TCS chipsets and OMAP processors that run Java technology are currently sampling to a variety of customers, with planned availability to consumers in 2.5G mobile devices and PDAs in the second quarter of 2002.
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