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RidgeRun DSPLinux
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DSPLinux is an embedded Linux distribution focused on multimedia, wireless and connected devices that are built on Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), such as the new dual-core processors from Texas Instruments. These chips combine an ARM processor with a DSP core on a single chip providing designers a low system cost, high performance and low power operation. The DSPLinux kernel runs on the ARM, while real-time tasks such as streaming video, voice processing, or encryption run on the DSP.

DSPLinux Board Support Package (BSP)

The RidgeRun DSPLinux BSP is a development platform for configuring, customizing and deploying embedded Linux software solutions that use DSP chips. It includes a preconfigured Linux kernel, advanced memory compression, power management, software simulator, development tools
(compiler, linker, debugger, and emulation support for both the ARM and DSP cores), standard embedded Linux components and other custom developed DSPLinux technologies for flexible embedded systems development.

The DSPLinux BSP Includes . . .
  • DSPLinux Appliance Simulator -- RidgeRun provides DSPLinux Appliance Simulator for the purpose of supporting
    development of applications and DSP algorithms for the OEM product. The software capabilities include:

    • Port, develop and test applications software before running on actual hardware
    • Create a working, interactive simulation of your application
    • Convert simulations to working applications on your target hardware
    • Built-in network support allows supports development for connected devices
    • Tune applications to work best with specific memory configurations

    The application software tools are based on the GNU development platform. The Appliance Simulator consists of GNU cross-x86 development tools and a synthetic target system with simulated device appearances and interfaces running the target DSPLinux software. The output applications can be targeted either to the simulator, TI based EVMs or your custom ARM7/9 based target system.

  • GNU-based Development Tools -- RidgeRun has integrated the industry standard GNU software development tool suite as part of the DSPLinux BSP. These tools are configured for cross-compilation to allow you to develop code on the TI EVM or custom ARM7/9 based target system. Included are:

    • Compiler (gcc)
    • Linker (ld)
    • Assembler (as)
    • Standard C library (glibc) or minimized C library
    • Debugger (gdb)
    • Utility programs for software development

    GDB support includes the following capabilities:

    • Set breakpoints and single step support
    • C/C++ source and assembly views
    • Ethernet or serial debug interfaces
    • Shared library debugging (ARM9)
    • Data structure browsing
    • Call stack chain browsing

  • EVM Target Software -- RidgeRun's BSP also includes the DSPLinux Target Software Package configured to run on a variety of Texas Instruments development boards. Customers receive a boot loader for each environment, the uCLinux kernel v2.0.38 (ARM7) or Linux 2.4 (ARM9), and all device drivers supported by the TI EVM. A full suite of applications and utilities are supported in each environment as well. This software package is based upon a combination of value-add and open source software that are clearly identified as such. The TI dual core architectures that are currently supported include:

    • TI TMS320C5470 and TMS320C5471 DSPs (C5470 and C5471)
    • Digital Still Camera Architectures (TI TMS320DSC21 and TI TMS320DSC24)
    • OMAP


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