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QUADROS MARKETING CONTACT:
Stephen Martin
Quadros Systems, Inc.
Main: +1 832-351-2830
Direct: +1 781-641-2777
stephen.martin@quadros.com
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Janice Hughes
Hughes Communications, Inc.
+1 860-423-6513
Cell: +1 860-450-2292
janice@hughescom.net
ADI MARKETING CONTACT:
Wayne Meyer
Analog Devices, Inc.
Phone: +1 512-241-3844
Fax: +1 512-427-1006
wayne.meyer@analog.com
ADI MEDIA CONTACT:
Kyle Flaherty
Porter Novelli
Phone: +1 617-897-8293
Fax: +1 617-897-8203
Kyle.flaherty@porternovelli.com
Simon-Kaloi Engineering Selects Analog Devices'
Blackfin Processor and RTXC RTOS for Multimedia Theme-Park Applications
Control and data streaming capabilities ideal for integrated sound, light and motion controllers
ESC: #924
Embedded Systems Conference, Boston, MA - September 12, 2005 -
Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI), a global leader in high-performance
semiconductors for signal-processing applications, and Quadros Systems,
Inc., a leading supplier of configurable and scaleable real-time operating
systems (RTOS), today announced that Simon-Kaloi Engineering has chosen
the combination of the Blackfin Processor and the RTXC Quadros RTOS as
the core convergent processing platform for its line of high-performance,
multimedia systems used by the world’s leading theme parks.
The Blackfin ADSP-BF533 processor and RTXC Quadros dual-mode operating
system will power the rPOD 10.2, a highly integrated product with 10.2
channels of 24-bit audio, DMX512 control, a MIDI interface,
general-purpose I/O, and several other functions. Managed by the
Blackfin-RTXC convergent solution, the rPOD offers any combination of
independent or synchronized playback with ten different audio tracks on
ten different channels, control of the DMX lighting standard, and
sychronization of digital output control for animation and motion control.
“We needed a platform that brought together signal processing and
control,” noted Dennis Kaloi, president of Simon-Kaloi Engineering.
“With the speed and capabilities of the Blackfin Processor, we were able
to replace a larger, more expensive general-purpose processor and
external boards. We are able to handle all of the audio processing plus
lighting controls with a single Blackfin Processor. Although we're
porting only the rPOD at this point, we look forward to migrating our
entire product line to Blackfin processors.”
Blackfin is ideal for the rPOD migration because it combines
breakthrough signal-processing performance and power efficiency in a
RISC programming model. The processors allow flexible resource allocation
between complex real-time signal processing tasks and non-real-time
control tasks with system control tasks often running in parallel to
signal-processing tasks.
The RTXC Quadros RTOS alone offers a dual-mode capability. The dual-mode
RTOS optimizes both streaming media and control operations in a unified
kernel architecture. By having an RTOS capable of segmenting DSP processes
as high priority threads with very low overhead and yet continuing to
provide robust, event-based control processing, developers are able to
maximize system resources and create more headroom in their application.
“In the theme park industy, time to market is also very important,”
added Rick Simon, CFO of SKE. “We are using ADI’s VisualDSP++ IDDE in
combination with the Blackfin EZ Kit Lite evaluation board, which includes
a design that serves as a reference point for us. An added benefit in
choosing RTXC Quadros is that it is fully integrated with the VisualDSP++
tools. This level of hardware/software integration has proven to speed our
time to market.”
“Convergent Processing is clearly a significant new direction in
embedded processing design and Blackfin processors are uniquely positioned
to meet this need,” stated Tom Barrett, CEO of Quadros Systems.
“Increasingly customers are moving toward low-power, high-performance
processors that can readily handle multiple processing tasks for
communications, connectivity, and multiple media applications while
remaining cost effective.”
“Quadros Systems dual-mode RTOS is ideal for today’s Convergent
Processing applications,” commented John Croteau, General Manager,
Convergent Platforms and Services Group, Analog Devices, Inc. “The coming
together of multimedia, control and communications puts a lot of stress
on traditional microprocessor and RTOS solutions, our combined technologies
answer the needs of convergent applications and deliver those solutions
in a platform that minimizes footprint, power consumption and cost.”
Blackfin in Convergent Processing
Analog Devices' Blackfin® Processors embody a new breed of 16/32-bit
embedded processor with the industry’s highest performance and power
efficiency for applications where a convergence of capabilities –
multiformat audio, video, voice and image processing; multi-mode
baseband and packet processing; and real-time security and control
processing -- are critical. It is this powerful combination of software
flexibility and scalability that has gained Blackfin widespread adoption
in convergent applications such as portable and networked media players;
automotive telematics, infotainment and driver assistance; satellite and
terrestrial radio; and networked security systems.
About the RTXC Quadros Family of Real-time Operating Systems
The RTXC Quadros RTOS family features four highly scalable real-time
operating systems, offering distinct performance advantages for each of
the major processing models. RTXC/ss (single stack) utilizes a
lightweight specialized executive to support high data rate and signal
processing applications. RTXC/ms (multi-stack) is optimized for control
processing using an event-driven, prioritized, preemptive scheduler.
RTXC/dm (dual mode) marries RTXC/ms and RTXC/ss and is ideal for
convergent processing applications which combine DSP/dataflow and
RISC/control processing in a single-core architecture. Both RTXC/ms and
RTXC/dm are brought together under RTXC/mp (multiprocessing) in various
combinations to support multicore and multiprocessor implementations.
About Analog Devices
Innovation, performance, and excellence are the cultural pillars on
which Analog Devices has built one of the longest standing, highest
growth companies within the technology sector. Acknowledged industry-wide
as the world leader in data conversion and signal conditioning technology,
Analog Devices serves over 60,000 customers, representing virtually all
types of electronic equipment. Celebrating 40 years as a leading global
manufacturer of high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and
digital signal processing applications, Analog Devices is headquartered
in Norwood, Massachusetts, with design and manufacturing facilities
throughout the world. Analog Devices' common stock is listed on the New
York Stock Exchange under the ticker “ADI” and is included in the S&P 500
Index. www.analog.com
About Quadros, Systems, Inc.
Quadros Systems, Inc. develops and markets RTXC technology, bringing
together RTOS, hardware and software professionals into one development
team to provide innovative technology that maximizes real-time
responsiveness and eases the development process for customers. In
addition to the RTXC RTOS family, Quadros Systems offers a wide range of
communications stacks and middleware including RTXC Quadnet (a suite of
integrated communications protocols) and RTXCflashfile (a high performance
file system for resident flash devices). RTXC products have been deployed
worldwide in thousands of embedded systems, serving markets such as
communications, medical, and industrial automation. For more information,
contact Quadros Systems, Inc. at 832-351-2830 or visit www.quadros.com.
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