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Silica TI OMAP Workshop, Cambridge 04/02/2009

Silica TI OMAP Workshop, Cambridge

The TI OMAP 35x processors represent the first broad-market offering of the ARM Cortex™-A8 core, and offer very high performance processing at the best performance/power ratio in a single chip. This free workshop was an excellent opportunity to get in-depth training on the TI OMAP processor family and the ARM Cortex™-A8 core.

With more than four times the processing capability of today's 300 MHz ARM9 devices, the superscalar Cortex-A8 core runs up to 600 MHz and is integrated into four new OMAP35xTM applications processors for a wide range of possible applications, including portable infotainment and industrial devices, points of sale, digital signage and low-power medical devices.

Seminar Content:

ARM Cortex-A8 Core (ARM Bryan Lawrence)

Neon SIMD Unit (ARM Ashley Stevens)
OMAP Processor overview (TI Chris Bowers)
Graphics / Imagination Technology (TI Chris Bowers)
DSP 64x Capability (TI Chris Bowers)
Linux Kernel – Cortex A8 (ARM)
Tool Chain – Compiler, linker, Windows CE, Linux tools (ARM Shola Aiyegbusi-Slough)
Tools – Code Composer (TI Chris Bowers)
Linux/Windows CE – BSP (TI Chris Bowers)
Power Supplies/Peripherals (TI Miriam Cordero)
Demonstrations during lunchtime

The presentation material from the seminar sessions are now available for download from the following link to the Silica Website.

MPC Data demonstrated the rich operating system support which is available on the OMAP 35x processor family, including Microsoft Windows CE and Embedded Linux on both the OMAP3 EVM and Beagleboard, along with a selection of applications to illustrate the capabilities of these platforms.

Following significant interest in Windows CE6.0 support on the BeagleBoard we are now testing a beta version - watch out for the full announcement soon!

To find out why you should consider the OMAP35x processors for your next product, find out more about our demos or to follow-up on discussions with MPC Data at the Silica OMAP Workshops Email workshop@mpc-data.co.uk .

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MPC Data Announces NEW Renesas Linux Board Support Packages 03/12/2008

Renesas Platinum Partner

MPC Data have today announced the availability of new and updated Linux board support packages (BSP's) for the Renesas Technology SuperH RISC range of processors.

NEW : uCLinux 2.6.19 BSP for Renesas Starter Kit+ for SH7670

The SH7670 incorporates SH2A-FPU core. The SH7670 achieves processing performance of 480 MIPS when running at the maximum operating frequency of 200 MHz. The on-chip Ethernet controller incorporates an IEEE802.3-compliant MAC layer. In addition, the SH7670 is the first product incorporating an Ethernet controller, USB 2.0 host and function module on a single chip, eliminating the need for a dedicated external LAN controller and USB 2.0 LSIs.

The Renesas Starter Kit+ board features the SH7670 processor with 4MB Flash Memory, 16MB SDRAM, CAN controller, USB Host and Function, an on-chip LCD controller and 2.2" QVGA TFT Display.

The uCLinux (Linux with no MMU) BSP provides full kernel source code, toolchain and example filesystem images to demonstrate the features of the RSK7670+ evaluation board and includes a number of sample applications. The BSP and 'Getting Started Guide' can be downloaded free of charge from www.shlinux.com.

NEW : uCLinux 2.6.17 BSP for Renesas Starter Kit for SH7201

RSK7210 SH7201 Evaluation Board

The SH7201 is a high-performance microcontroller, incorporating an SH2A-FPU core. This LSI operates at a maximum operating frequency of 120MHz and incorporates an FPU, which supports single-precision and double-precision floating point hardware which enables high performance signal processing. In addition, this LSI includes peripheral functions such as a multifunction timer for motor control, a CAN controller, a serial communication interface with a 16-stage FIFO and an I²C bus interface.

The Renesas Starter Kit board features the SH7201 processor with 4MB Flash Memory, 16MB SDRAM and comprehensive IO expansion options.

The BSP provides full kernel source code, toolchain and example filesystem images to demonstrate the features of the RSK7201 evaluation board. The BSP can be downloaded free of charge from www.shlinux.com.

UPDATE : uCLinux 2.6.17 BSP for Renesas Starter Kit+ for SH7203

An updated BSP for the very popular SH2A based SH7203 starter kit is also available. The latest BSP includes patches to improve the performance of the Ethernet driver on the platform.

SHLinux.com is operated and maintained by MPC Data through the Renesas Platinum Partner programme. This is our contribution to the Linux community alongside our commitment to submitting patches for board support into the Linux kernel mainline.

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MPC Data appointed as emtrion's Single Board Computer solution reseller for North America 19/11/2008

MPC Data today announced that it has signed an agreement with Emtrion GmbH, appointing MPC Data as the North American reseller for emtrion’s range of industrial strength embedded Single Board Computer products and services. Under this agreement MPC Data will promote and support emtrion’s Single Board Computer products including Starter Kits, Processor Core Modules and Peripheral Modules, as well as offering custom software and hardware services.

Emtrion SH7760 SBC emtrion produce a range of high quality, high reliability embedded products, including systems based on Renesas’ SH3 and SH4 RISC family. These are backed up with a portfolio of Starter kits supporting Microsoft Windows CE, QNX or Linux to enable OEMs to get products to market quickly with minimal risk and effort. MPC Data is a Windows Embedded Gold Partner, Embedded Linux Specialist and QNX Partner Network Member, and is able to offer OEMs full software and hardware solution services around the Emtrion products.

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MPC Data appointed as Datalight reseller 18/11/2008

MPC Data appointed as Datalight reseller

Datalight Reliance™ & FlashFX® Pro

Datalight has announced that MPC Data Limited have been added to the company's worldwide reseller network to resell both Reliance^TM and FlashFX® Pro within the UK. "As well as reselling, we will be looking to use the Datalight products to enhance the software solutions provided to our clients where appropriate" said Frank Breeze, MPC Data's Sales & Marketing Director. For further information go to Datalight Products.

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