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MPC Data Brings Support for High Reliability Flash File systems to Texas Instruments DM355 Windows CE6.0 R3 BSP 23/09/2009
LONDON, UK, Redmond WA, – 23 September, 2009 - MPC Data, a Microsoft Windows Embedded Gold Partner with offices in Europe and in the USA, have joined forces with Datalight Inc to announce the latest release of the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 Board Support Package (BSP) for the Texas Instruments TMS320DM355 Digital Video Evaluation Module. This BSP targets the DM355 EVM and integrates the high reliability and industry leading, high performance flash management solutions from Datalight Inc.
The latest version of the BSP is engineered to enable an efficient evaluation and development process – a critical benefit for accelerating hardware and software integration. The updated ARM9 based DM355 CE6.0 R3 BSP additionally features:
- Optional FlashFX Pro support: FlashFX Pro from Datalight is a high-performance, multi-threaded flash media manager targeted at applications requiring real-time response from resident flash memory
- Optional Reliance™ support : Reliance from Datalight High-Integrity Transactional File System with Dynamic Transaction Point™ Technology
- Integrated WQVGA 3.4” OLED, Touch screen and user button driver support for the new ‘Barnacle Board’ add-on module from MPC Data.
This release is the result of the close collaboration between MPC Data and Datalight to deliver industry leading reliable flash management and high reliability file system solutions for Windows Embedded CE on Texas Instruments DaVinci architecture. Through this collaboration, MPC Data operates as a Datalight partner who can provide product sales, support and system integration services around Windows Embedded CE on Texas Instruments DaVinci and OMAP based designs.
The Datalight flash file system solution is comprised of the Reliance file system and FlashFX Pro intelligent flash media manager. Reliance was designed from the ground up for high reliability applications. Dynamic Transaction Point technology provides 100% immunity from file corruption, even after unexpected system interruption. Embedded applications can benefit from faster boot times that remain consistent for the life of the product, regardless of disk size. FlashFX Pro features pre-written support for over 300 flash parts, works with virtually any NAND controller, and features wear levelling, bad block management, and background compaction for unrivalled performance.
“Pre-integrating FlashFX Pro and Reliance into this BSP will allow designers needing superior performance and reliability to get their devices to market faster,” said Datalight Director of Engineering Ken Whitaker. “MPC Data has developed an ideal platform for OEMs to leverage the features of the DM355 and create the best possible user experience.”
“The Datalight products deliver a cost effective and highly reliable solution to flash data storage and product longevity requirements. This latest Windows CE BSP provides the option to design-in these solutions for embedded devices in industry sectors such as automotive, medical and aerospace where data integrity and reliability are paramount,” comments Kevin Heawood, MPC Data Strategic Development Director.
The source code of this BSP is available under license for customers through MPC Data. A free evaluation binary which includes evaluation versions of the FlashFX Pro and Reliance products from Datalight is available on request from MPC Data.
About MPC Data
MPC Data is a leading turnkey design house providing complete system and software custom design, as well as training and consultancy services. MPC Data offers services in hardware and software engineering especially in consumer environments with a strong emphasis on embedded and/or real-time developments. With many years of experience in Windows Embedded, Embedded Linux and RTOSs, and thanks to its close partnerships with Microsoft and leading semiconductor vendors, MPC Data is the key partner for OEMs, offering consultation, software/hardware design and integration services from proof of concept to volume production. MPC Data has offices in Europe and the USA.
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About Datalight
Datalight, Inc. headquartered just north of Seattle, Wash., develops technologies to enable risk-free mobile data. Datalight file system and device driver software ensures reliability, performance and flexibility, and is used worldwide on many of today’s most well-known devices. For more information, visit http://www.datalight.com/ , call 800.221.6630 or visit blog at http://blog.datalight.com/.
Reliance and Dynamic Transaction Point are trademarks of Datalight Inc.
ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Limited. ARM9 is a trademark of ARM Limited.
Other marks used herein are the property of the respective owners.
McObject & MPC Data Partner in European Embedded Markets 18/05/2009
McObject & MPC Data Partner in European Embedded Markets
Issaquah, WA—May 18, 2009—McObject, an innovator in embedded database technology, announced a partnership with UK-based MPC Data. In the alliance, MPC Data will distribute McObject’s eXtremeDB™ and Perst™ embedded database software, and provide services surrounding the technology, in key European embedded development markets including automotive, mobile computing and phones, consumer electronics, medical products, industrial control, netcom/telecom and retail.
The partnership centers on the UK, Scandinavia and other northern European countries, where MPC Data already has significant clientele. MPC Data provides design, consultancy, project management and development services and is recognized as a solutions provider for Microsoft Windows Embedded platforms, RTOS’s such as the QNX real-time operating system and embedded Linux, and semiconductor platforms solutions such as TI, Renesas, Intel and Freescale, among other technologies. MPC Data expressed excitement over adding McObject’s embedded database software to its technology portfolio.
“Incorporating an embedded database has become a 'must' in many development projects. In our evaluation, we determined that eXtremeDB offers the greatest range of technical features among embedded databases for real-time systems, with the best performance and an outstanding support organization. We expect our partnership with McObject to be highly productive,” said Steve Harper, MPC Data’s managing director.
Mr. Harper singled out McObject’s eXtremeDB High Availability (HA) edition, as well as its eXtremeDB Fusion hybrid in-memory/on-disk embedded database, as holding immediate promise for customers. eXtremeDB-HA enables fault-tolerant architectures via multiple, synchronized database copies, with automatic failover. eXtremeDB Fusion combines on-disk and in-memory storage in a single database system, enabling developers to optimize for persistence, performance, cost and form factor.
“eXtremeDB-HA provides a key element that is missing in other embedded database product families: a proven high availability solution, for growing markets including industrial control and telecom. eXtremeDB Fusion is a great example of how McObject pushes the envelope to provide database technology that gives developers the utmost flexibility,” Mr. Harper said.
McObject’s embedded database products also offer a small code footprint (100K for eXtremeDB); minimal CPU demands; rich developer tools, including support for a wide range of data and query types; and exceptional portability. In addition to eXtremeDB, McObject provides Perst, an open source, object-oriented embedded database for Java and .NET. Perst is used widely in embedded and mobile environments, including on BlackBerry, Android and other smartphones.
“We are thrilled that McObject is gaining a partner with deep technical skills and a broad marketing reach in European markets. MPC Data’s expertise and its existing alliances with operating system and hardware vendors map almost perfectly to our technology. This translates to a high level of synergy between the companies. We look forward to making this compatibility bear fruit in the form of new business and increased market share,” Chris Mureen, McObject’s chief operating officer, said.
About McObject
Founded by embedded database and real-time systems experts, McObject offers proven data management technology that makes applications and devices smarter, more reliable and more cost-effective to develop and maintain. McObject counts among its customers industry leaders such as Chrysler, Maximizer Software, Siemens, Phillips, EADS, JVC, Tyco Thermal Controls, F5 Networks, DIRECTV, CA, Motorola and Boeing. McObject, based in Issaquah, WA, is committed to providing innovative technology and first-rate services to customers and partners. The company can be reached at +1-425-888-8505, or visit www.mcobject.com.
About MPC Data
MPC Data provides services in software and hardware engineering especially in environments including automotive, mobile computing and phones, consumer electronics, medical products, industrial control and retail with a strong emphasis on embedded and/or real-time developments. With many years of experience in Windows Embedded CE, XP Embedded, Windows Mobile, MS Auto, Windows Mobile, Embedded Linux and RTOSs, and thanks to its partnerships with Semiconductor vendors and Microsoft, MPC Data is the key partner for OEMs, offering consultation, software/hardware design and integration services from proof of concept to volume production.
McObject and eXtremeDB are trademarks or registered trademarks of McObject LLC. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
MPC Data releases new White Paper Comparing Windows XPe and WES 2009 23/04/2009
Microsoft produces both Windows XP Embedded and Windows Embedded Standard 2009 operating system products. This White Paper is based on MPC Data’s experience and compares the key differences between the two products so that informed decisions can be made as to which one may best suit a particular set of product requirements.
The paper is aimed at managers and technical professionals who have some experience with the Windows XP Embedded toolset. It discusses the differences in toolset functionality and types of embedded operating systems produced by Windows Embedded Standard (WES) 2009 and Windows XP Embedded (XPe) SP2 Feature Pack 2007.
The paper is intended to provide assistance when deciding upon which of the two embedded operating systems best meets specific new project requirements and considering the migration of existing projects from Windows XP Embedded FP2007 to Windows Embedded Standard 2009.
In depth detail about the embedded operating systems is given and a clear analysis comparing these functions is provided in an easy to read format so that this paper can be used as a quick reference guide by all without losing any of the integral detail. The paper also provides many links and references to other sources to substantiate the evidence given and links to several websites where the latest information and updates can be found.
The White Paper can be found and downloaded free of charge from http://www.mpcdata.com/windows-embedded-whitepapers/
MPC Data and Datalight announce Reliance Nitro 03/04/2009
Datalight Releases New Tree-Based File System -- Boosts Windows Mobile Performance by 500%
Datalight announced a new tree-based file system for improved performance on Windows Embedded CE, Windows Mobile, and VxWorks.
London, 31 March 2009 – MPC Data and Datalight announced Reliance Nitro, a new tree-based file system with broad performance implications for embedded device manufacturers around the globe. Early tests show sequential and random write speeds as much as five times faster on Microsoft Windows Mobile than the default file system, allowing devices like Smartphones and digital cameras to store and access large amounts of data without the lag time often experienced when dealing with multimedia and other large files.
To make Reliance Nitro faster than other file systems, the Datalight engineering team analyzed all I/O operations, eliminated all redundant calls to the disk, and optimized the file system’s disk operations. This translates into much faster throughput speed for read and write operations. In fact, the revolutionary tree-based allocation structure allows Nitro to be up to 100 times faster on file operation speeds, enabling a far more responsive user experience.
The new file system will initially be available for Windows Embedded CE, Windows Mobile, and Wind River VxWorks. An RTOS porting kit will be offered to allow porting to any 32-bit operating system. Like Reliance, the well-known transactional file system on which it is based; Reliance Nitro provides 100% data reliability and fast mount times.
“Our intent in building Reliance Nitro was to mitigate the sluggish performance associated with increasing data storage on devices,” said Roy Sherrill, Datalight CEO. “Nitro will allow users to finally enjoy the high speed capabilities of flash. We expect fast adoption as manufacturers vie for the loyalty of customers seeking better performing devices.”
Reliance Nitro is available immediately from MPC Data. Please visit us at http://www.mpcdata.com or send an email to datalight@mpcdata.com to find out more.
The Reliance family of file systems and FlashFX family of flash media managers comprise the Datalight flash file system solution. Reliance was designed from the ground up for high reliability applications. Dynamic Transaction Point™ technology provides 100% immunity from file system corruption, even after unexpected system interruption. Embedded applications can benefit from faster boot times that remain consistent for the life of the product, regardless of disk size. FlashFX™ Pro features pre-written support for over 300 flash parts, works with virtually any NAND controller, and features wear levelling, bad block management, and background compaction for unrivalled performance. Datalight flash file system products are also available on Linux and other operating systems.
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