Metrowerks and Motorola Join Forces to
Target Wireless Device Markets Based on the Linux® Operating System
Metrowerks OpenPDA™
Development Studio for Motorola i.MX1 Microprocessor Speeds and Simplifies
Creation of Advanced Wireless Devices
Austin, Texas - July 1, 2003 - Metrowerks
Corporation announces Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) Semiconductor Products Sector's
i.MX1 microprocessor support for the Metrowerks OpenPDA™ platform, a
development solution based on the Linux® operating system for the creation
of next generation wireless devices. The platform and silicon combine to help
developers significantly shorten design cycles and speed time to
market.
The OpenPDA Development Studio for
Motorola i.MX1 eliminates the need for manual integration of the kernel, device
drivers, applications and middleware required for the creation of wireless
devices. The development studio includes a pre-integrated Board Support Package
(BSP), complete with an enhanced Linux operating system kernel with related
drivers, as well as middleware and applications that have been optimized for
systems performance and reliability. The OpenPDA Development Studio also
features an intuitive GUI-based development environment (the Metrowerks Platform
Creation Suite), which is designed to simplify configuration, development and
deployment tasks.
"Metrowerks has leveraged
its deep understanding of Motorola silicon to create a combination of
exceptional software development tools and industry-leading silicon to address
an opportunity-rich market for both companies," said Franz Fink, vice president
and general manager, Motorola Wireless and Broadband Systems Group. "Together
Motorola and Metrowerks offer a powerful combination of hardware, software,
world-class development tools and services for the creation of next generation
wireless products based on the Linux operating
system."
Metrowerks' OpenPDA solutions offer
designers a robust, multimedia PDA hardware and software solution and a host of
standard applications such as games, multimedia player, voice recording, image
viewer, synchronization, browsing and Java™ technologies. OpenPDA also
includes a full Personal Information Management (PIM) suite, which offers
calendar, contacts, to-do list, e-mail and text editor programs. The platform
includes an embedded Linux operating system kernel, the Trolltech Qt Embedded
multi-language user interface, the esmertec Jeode Java™ Virtual Machine
(JVM) and the Opera Software full-featured Web browser.
The Motorola i.MX1 microprocessor features
intelligent integrated peripherals, an advanced ARM® processor core, and
power management and multimedia capabilities. Extended capabilities such as
desktop synchronization, utilities and mobile networking are also included. The
low power consumption of the i.MX processors enables wireless device users to
benefit from extended run times as a result of advanced power management.
Features such as multimedia support and wireless Internet connectivity, while
standard on many wireless devices, consume significant battery power. This means
less productivity and entertainment time and more time spent recharging
batteries. Design and manufacturing techniques, such as system bus architecture
and "doze" and "sleep" modes, used in i.MX processors translate to less power
consumption, even with support for advanced PDA and smart phone applications.
In addition, other integrated features of the i.MX processors, such as the
multimedia extensions and video port, are expected to enable original design
manufacturers (ODMs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to use a low
number of components in their wireless devices, to help reduce overall system
costs.
"The Motorola i.MX1 Microprocessor has
exceeded market expectations by supporting a wide variety of applications
including the most popular PDA designs, smart phones and next-generation
wireless communication devices," said Berardino Baratta, Metrowerks chief
technology officer and vice president, Metrowerks Linux Solutions Group. "It's
important for Metrowerks to be the first to market with Motorola, a market share
leader in applications processors. With this collaboration, developers now have
access to a standardized Linux platform supported by professional grade tools
and services to help them deliver quality wireless products - on time and within
budget."
Key features and available services
for the OpenPDA Development Studio for Motorola i.MX1
include:
- Embedded Linux development,
including access to source code
-
Pre-integrated solution including enhanced Linux OS, drivers middleware and
applications
- Tools to facilitate the
integration of additional open and proprietary
applications
- Cross-compilation
environment
- Clear migration path to
production hardware
- Upgrade capabilities for
kernel, drivers, applications and tool
chains
Availability and Pricing
The OpenPDA Development Studio for Motorola
i.MX1 is expected to be available in July 2003. For additional information,
contact Metrowerks by telephone at 800-377-5416 or +1-512-997-4700, or by e-mail
at
sales@metrowerks.com.
For information on pricing and availability outside the U.S. and Canada, contact
the Metrowerks International Sales Offices listed at
www.metrowerks.com/buy
or e-mail requests to
intlsls@metrowerks.com.
For information on the OpenPDA platform, visit
www.metrowerks.com/openPDA/default.htm.
For more information on Motorola's i.MX microprocessor,
visit www.motorola.com/imx.
About
MetrowerksMetrowerks Corporation creates
CodeWarrior software and hardware products and services for developers, with a
particular focus on the following industries: consumer electronics;
transportation; wireless; and networking and communications. The CodeWarrior
product line includes hardware and software development tools and middleware
that enable customers to decrease their time to market. The company also offers
services, including training and custom software development. Founded in 1985,
Metrowerks is today an independently operating subsidiary of Motorola, Inc.
Metrowerks corporate headquarters are in Austin, Texas; Metrowerks Europe is
headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; and Metrowerks Japan is headquartered in
Tokyo. More information is available from
www.metrowerks.com.
About
Motorola, Inc.Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a
global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic
solutions. Sales in 2002 were $27.3 billion. Motorola is a global corporate
citizen dedicated to ethical business practices and pioneering important
technologies that make things smarter and life better, honored traditions that
began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year. For more
information, please visit:
www.motorola.com.
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© Motorola, Inc. 2003.
