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PRESS CONTACTS:
Stephen Martin
Director of Marketing
Quadros Systems
781-641-2777
s.martin@quadros.com
Heather Drake
Motorola
512-895-3486
heather.drake@motorola.com
Jeff Tieszen
Public Relations Manager Metrowerks
512-997-4717
jtieszen@metrowerks.com
Press Fact Sheet: Quadros Systems, Motorola and Metrowerks partner to
provide a complete MCU/RTOS/tools solution for embedded control systems
On November 18, 2002, Quadros Systems, Motorola, and Metrowerks announced
their partnership to provide a complete hardware/RTOS/tools solution for
microprocessor-based networked embedded control systems.
The solution consists of Motorola’s new ColdFire MCF5282 32-bit
MCU (with on-chip flash, 10/100 Ethernet and CAN networking interfaces),
integrated microcontroller Quadros’ advanced RTXC™ Quadros™
real-time operating system (RTOS) and networking software, based networking
software suite, and Metrowerks’ CodeWarrior development tools. When
applied to a wide range of applications such as home networking and security
systems, smart vending machines, exercise equipment and industrial controllers,
the solution promises to simplify and shorten end-product design and development
cycles and bring embedded networking one step closer to penetrating traditional
and emerging markets.
The software suite includes the RTXC Quadros RTOS, a scalable real-time
operating system supporting both thread and task based kernels, and extensive
networking support including core Internet protocols such as IP, UDP,
TCP, ICMP, ARP and DHCP; an HTTP web server, a trivial FTP server for
remote firmware updates and SMTP for e-mail alerts.
Three versions of RTXC Quadros software suite will be available over
a range of prices and functionality to match variable needs and design
complexities. Availability of the new Motorola processor and the integrated
software suite is Q1 2003.
For those developers looking for an immediate embedded networking solution,
Metrowerks offers their Embedded Networks Edition for the Motorola MCF5272.
This integrated package includes a Motorola development board, CodeWarrior
IDE and Quadros operating system and networking stacks.
About Quadros Systems and RTXC Operating Systems
The RTXC kernel was first developed in 1978 and commercialized in the
mid-80s. Quadros Systems, Inc. develops and markets RTXC technology, bringing
together the original development team with other hardware and software
professionals. The RTXC family of operating systems includes RTXC 3.2
and RTXC Quadros real-time kernels, RTXCnet, a suite of integrated communications
protocols and RTXCfatfile32, an integrated file management system. Contact
Quadros Systems, Inc. at (978) 978-838-0175 or visit
www.quadros.com.
About Motorola
As the world's #1 producer of embedded processors, Motorola’s Semiconductor
Products Sector creates DigitalDNA™ system-on-chip solutions for
a connected world. Our strong focus on wireless communications and networking
enables customers to develop smarter, simpler, faster and synchronized
products for the person, work team, home and automobile. Motorola's worldwide
semiconductor sales were $4.9 billion (USD) in 2001. Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT)
is a global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded
electronic solutions. Sales in 2001 were $30 billion. For more information,
please visit: www.motorola.com.
About Metrowerks
Metrowerks creates CodeWarrior software and hardware products and services
for developers, with a particular focus on the following industries: consumer
electronics; transportation; wireless; and networking and communications.
The CodeWarrior product line includes hardware and software development
tools and middleware that enable customers to decrease their time to market.
The company also offers services, including training and custom software
development. Founded in 1985, Metrowerks is today an independently operating
subsidiary of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT). Metrowerks corporate headquarters
are in Austin, Texas; Metrowerks Europe is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland;
and Metrowerks Japan is headquartered in Tokyo. More information is available
at www.metrowerks.com.
The CodeWarrior for ColdFire development tools suite includes a compiler,
assembler, debugger, project manager, and a build system. It can be purchased
for approximately $5,000.
All of the components of the solution are available through Motorola’s
distribution partners.
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