| Embedded Linux for ARM-based system-on-chip |
May 18, 2000
Integrated Software & Devices Corporation (ISDCorp) and LinkUp Systems have announced a port of ISDCorp's Royal Linux embedded Linux distribution to LinkUp's L7200 ARM-based system-on-chip processor family. ISDCorp will also provide customized system integration services, software drivers, and Linux support to LinkUp's OEM customers.
Royal Linux is ISDCorp's port of the Linux kernel to ARM, MIPS, Motorola, and x86 based embedded processors. ISDCorp recently announced the production availability of Royal Linux and the successful port of Linux 2.2.1, with support for manufacturers using ARM-based RISC processors.
About the L7200 system-on-chip
The L7200 implements, on a single chip, most of the typical digital functions required within palm-sized PCs, smart phones, PC companions, and other emerging portable applications. The device contains an embedded ARM720T CPU, a DSP co-processor, and a rich set of on-chip peripheral controllers and interfaces, including:- Color/mono LCD controller
- General purpose I/O
- Dual UARTs
- Multi-speed IrDA support
- Synchronous serial port (SSP)
- SPI interface
- SDRAM memory interface
- ROM / Flash / PC Card interface
- DMA and interrupt controllers
- Built-in oscillators
- Five power management modes
About ISDCorp (www.isdcorp.com)
Integrated Software & Devices Corporation (ISDCorp) is a leading supplier of system software, intellectual property and software services for the embedded computing market, including embedded Linux and VxWorks applications. The company specializes in microprocessor-specific operating system ports, software device drivers and embedded system integration. Its customers and partners include AMD, ARM Ltd., Cirrus Logic, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi Data Systems, IBM, MIPS Technologies, Motorola, National Semiconductor, Siemens, Sony, Sun Microsystems, Toshiba and other Fortune 500 companies seeking the unique combination of excellent customer service and time to market advantage which ISDCorp brings to its embedded clients. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
About LinkUp Systems (www.linkupsys.com)
Founded in October 1997, LinkUp Systems Corporation is a privately-held company that provides ARM CPU core-based system-enabling solutions -- targeting the fast growing Internet appliance and consumer electronics market. The company’s products are optimized for low power portable applications (such as Pocket PC, Smart phone, and Wireless Internet Terminals), high performance desktop solutions (such as Screen phone), and mobile multimedia embedded markets. LinkUp also provides support chips for Intel’s StrongARM SA-1100 integrated processor. The company is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
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