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MPC Data expands Renesas sh Linux support 15/01/2004

MPC Data expands Renesas sh Linux support

MPC Data provides additional support for Embedded Linux
on SuperH microprocessors

London, 15 January, 2004 - Renesas Technology Europe and MPC Data Ltd. today announced the availability of Embedded Linux Distributions tailored for development boards for SuperH TM microprocessors such as SH7705, SH7751R, and SH7760. This includes a major update of its support website for Linux running on Renesas SuperH microprocessors (www.shlinux.com). MPC Data operates www.shlinux.com on behalf of Renesas Technology Europe to provide downloadable distributions and technical support for Linux running on Renesas EDOSK and SystemH development platforms.

MPC Data provides Embedded Linux Distributions tailored for Renesas development boards. These include pre-built binaries, documentation and full source code. Each Board Support Package (BSP) consists of a precompiled toolchain, a bootloader, a precompiled kernel and a disk image. Software integration support is provided either as a free email service or as a paid service for custom software integration development, training and consultancy.

Following on from the success of the EDOSK7705 platform, support has been added for the SystemH7751R, EDOSK7751R and EDOSK7760. In addition, the Embedded Linux distributions have been enhanced to provide a TFTP bootloader, Flash, USB, and video support for the EDOSK7705.

"We have seen an increasing interest from our customers in using Linux as the operating system of choice for embedded applications" said Carsten Wild, Product Marketing Engineer, SuperH Systems Group at Renesas. "However, the lack of confidence in implementing Linux successfully and cost-effectively into complex embedded applications, has, until now, proved a hindrance for Linux in reaching its full potential. By providing ready-to-use BSPs with an integrated support structure provided by MPC Data, the development of products based on Embedded Linux becomes greatly simplified."

Graham Anstey, Senior Consultant at MPC Data added: "Linux has always been rejected due to a perceived lack of support from suppliers. What developers require is a source of help as and when they need it. Through www.shlinux.com , MPC Data provides the SH developer community with this knowledge at their fingertips, 24 hours a day."

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About Renesas Technology Corp.

Renesas Technology Corp. designs and manufactures highly integrated semiconductor system solutions for mobile, networking, automotive, industrial and digital home electronics markets. Established on April 1, 2003 as a joint venture between Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, NYSE:HIT) and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TSE:6503) and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Renesas Technology is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world and the number one microcontroller supplier globally. Besides microcontrollers, Renesas Technology offers system-on-chip devices, Smart Card ICs, mixed-signal products, flash memories, SRAMs and more. www.renesas.com

About MPC Data Limited

MPC Data Limited is one of the UK's leading providers of creative software solutions. Through our in-house teams of business and technical specialists, we are able to combine analysis, design, development, consultancy and supporting services to satisfy our clients' total business requirements. Our client list includes a range of blue chip multi-nationals including Renesas, Orange and Sony. Our client markets span a wide range of sectors ranging from Digital TV through to Telecommunications. www.mpc-data.co.uk

For further information please contact:

Gerald Cross, EML
The Albany Boathouse,
Lower Ham Road,
Kingston, Surrey, KT2 5BB.
+44 (0)20 8408 8000, renesas@eml.com

Frank Breeze
MPC Data Limited
The Old Gas Warehouse
Frome Road
Bradford-on-Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1HA
+44 (0) 1225 868228

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