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MPC Data Unveils New Windows Embedded CE BSPs for the TI BeagleBoard-xM and DM365 EVM 10/01/2011

MPC Data Unveils New Windows Embedded CE BSPs for the TI BeagleBoard-xM and DM365 EVM

MPC Data is pleased to announce immediate availability of the latest Windows CE 6r3 board support package (BSP) for the Texas Instruments BeagleBoard-xM and DM365 EVM hardware platforms further enhancing the company’s portfolio of Windows Embedded BSP products.

Focussing specifically on the HD video processing capabilities of the DaVinci DM365, this latest BSP provides the system building blocks required for security, access control, medical imaging and digital signage solutions. The BSP now includes support for the DM365 advanced video processor interface hardware (VPFE) with dual channel video resize. This technology enables real-time D1 and 720P HD video processing using with H.264 or MPEG4 hardware accelerated codecs.

Further Details : http://www.mpcdata.com/ti-dm-365-windows-embedded-ce-bsp/

Based on the Texas Instruments DM3730 CPU, with a 1GHz clock rate and 512MB of low power DDR RAM, the BeagleBoard-xM offers more than 2000 Drystone MIPS of processing performance with very low power consumption and a price tag of under $150. MPC Data’s BSP includes support for an extensive list of on-chip and on-board peripherals, including the BeagleBoard-xM’s 10/100 Ethernet connector and 4-port USB hub.

Further Details : http://www.mpcdata.com/ti-beagleboardxm-windows-embedded-ce-bsp/

Free binary evaluation images are available available to download for both products.

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MPC Data scoops 3 Microsoft Windows Embedded Excellence Awards 26/10/2010

MPC Data scoops 3 Microsoft Windows Embedded Excellence Awards

MPC Data was honoured with three Microsoft Windows Embedded Excellence Awards this year – two for their US office and one for their EMEA office. The Windows Embedded Partner Excellence Awards are given annually and recognise organisations around the world that use Windows Embedded technology in innovative and creative ways to drive exceptional business results.

Frank Breeze, COO MPC Data Inc. said “Having been established for only 2 years in the US, this is a great achievement for my team and recognition of the success we have had in a short space of time”. Alan Rowe, Windows Embedded Group Director at MPC Data Limited added "This is the third year in a row that we have received recognition of our expertise and hard work from Microsoft: a great tribute to all of the team at MPC Data”.

For details of MPC Data’s full range of Windows Embedded development and training services please click here. To speak to someone about your Windows Embedded requirements, please contact Windows@mpcdata.com

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MPC Data’s Windows Embedded Group reveals latest BSP Roadmap for Windows Embedded CE6 and Compact 7 22/10/2010

MPC Data’s Windows Embedded Group reveals latest BSP Roadmap for Windows Embedded CE6 and Compact 7

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The Board Support Package (BSP) allows you to focus on your application development and get your product to market (and hence revenue) faster. Aimed primarily at Texas Instruments’ Davinci, Sitara & OMAP families, you will see that MPC Data have a range of products to suit the ARM9 and Cortex-A8 cores and hence provide a number of BSPs to support the various development platforms that customers are starting their designs on.

We are all witnessing the trend in Embedded designs moving to more powerful processor solutions and the need to move to High Level Operating Systems (HLOS), part of this trend also requires a stable, high quality BSP which enables the programmer to exploit the full range of the development board’s capabilities. The BSP provides the foundation for the overlying HLOS, and helps to ensure its overall speed and reliability.

Neville Bulsara, MPC Data Business Development Manager, says “The BSPs compliment a range of products and services that we have fo embedded device developers to start up their design teams much more quickly and also allow their application specialists to focus on their end product design rather than issues such as device drivers and frameworks – which often require different specialist knowledge to that which is available in house. As we build up to the expected release of Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7 next year - we will be enabling customers to move forward on their existing designs and eventually migrate from WinCE 6 BSP products if needed”

It makes a great deal of commercial sense to focus your internal development effort on delivering the software IP that differntiates your product in the marketplace rather than expending precious build-in-house effort on producing a stable OS platform. Let the experts at MPC Data do the heavy lifting on enabling your platform with an off-the-shelf production ready BSP that has been CETK tested and comes with specialist technical support when you need.

MPC Data also provides a range of software application development services, with specialist teams at all levels of embedded software development from boot-loader to turn-key application. Migrating prototype code from a silicon reference platform to your custom hardware, driver development or board bring-up and SoC hardware acceleration are key areas where spcialist assistance will save you time and reduce risk.

More recent developments have included sophisticated Medical, Video Security and Industrial projects for a worldwide customer base.

Based in the UK and North America MPC Data is an award winning Microsoft Gold partner providing World Class Embedded Software Solutions and Products to the embedded community,

Please visit our BSP Products page or contact us for more details using sales@mpcdata.com.

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New Windows Embedded Standard 7 white paper 06/09/2010

New Windows Embedded Standard 7 white paper

Since the launch of Windows Embedded Standard 7 in April 2010, MPC Data has often been asked about the benefits of Standard 7 over its predecessor, Windows Embedded Standard 2009 (aka WES2009).

Standard 7 is a componentised version of Windows 7, whilst WES2009 is based upon Windows XP Pro. But if WES2009 is two generations behind the leading edge of operating system technology, does that mean that it is now inappropriate for use in new embedded devices? The answer depends on a range of factors including target hardware capability and detailed product requirements. In some specific cases WES2009 might still be the better choice.

This new white paper by MPC Data's lead engineer for Windows Embedded Standard outlines the key features of Standard 7, and provides a detailed comparison with earlier Windows Embedded Standard products. It is aimed at both technical and business decision makers who want to familiarise themselves with Window Embedded Standard 7 features, and will be of particular benefit to those with WES2009 experience who wish to understand the differences between the two products.

To read it, click here...

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