TimeSys Delivers 2.6-based Linux Development Kits for Intel XScale® I/O Processors

Pittsburgh, PA -- March 1, 2005 -- TimeSys^® Corporation, a leader in embedded Linux^® technologies and development tools, today announced the availability of 2.6-based TimeStorm^® Linux Development Kits (LDKs) for the Intel IOP321, IOP331, IOP332 and 80219 XScale I/O processors for storage, telematics, security, print/imaging, iSCSI, control plane processing and customer premise equipment applications.  TimeStorm LDKs include complete processor-optimized embedded Linux distributions with ready-to-run target images (kernel and root file system) and the Eclipse 3.0-based TimeStorm^® Linux Development Suite (LDS).

Every TimeStorm LDK for an Intel XScale I/O Processor Includes:

• Certified and supported 2.6 Linux distribution with latest platform-specific Linux features
• Device drivers, network protocol stacks and support for a variety of embedded filesystems
• Pre-built, ready-to-run Linux kernel and root file system images
• Support for external buses and interfaces, including drivers for supported on-board devices
• Royalty-free, high-power runtime for commercial deployment
• GNU toolchains to facilitate development and debugging of custom applications 
• Graphical Eclipse 3.0-based TimeStorm LDS for Linux application, kernel and root filesystem development on Windows or Linux hosts

"TimeSys is pleased to further our long-standing relationship with Intel with the availability of this latest group of certified and supported 2.6-based Kits for developers of products based on Intel?s advanced XScale I/O processors" said TimeSys president and CEO Larry Weidman. 

About Intel XScale Technology-based Processors with 2.6-based TimeStorm LDKs

The IOP321 features a combination of technical advancements. The 133 MHz PCI-X interface achieves up to 1GB per second throughput. The internal bus operates at 200 MHz and offers internal bandwidth of up to 1.6GB/second.  It contains a 100 MHz, 32-bit local bus that is excellent for embedded applications requiring a connection to non-PCI peripheral components such as ASICs, flash memory, or DSPs.

The IOP331 is a highly integrated I/O system on a chip for I/O-intensive storage, networking, communications and embedded applications. The IOP331 features an 800 MHz CPU, high-performance internal bus, dual-ported memory controller, a high-bandwidth PCI-X to PCI-X Bridge and an improved interrupt controller to provide a high-performance, highly integrated processor solution. 

The IOP332 is a highly integrated I/O system on a chip for RAID on motherboard and I/O-intensive storage, networking and communications applications. The IOP332 features an 800 MHz CPU, high-performance internal bus, enhanced memory controller, high-bandwidth PCI Express to PCI-X Bridge, and an improved interrupt controller to provide a high-performance, highly integrated processor solution.

The 80219 general purpose PCI processor includes a powerful combination of integrated features and is offered in either 400 MHz or 600 MHz options.  It contains a programmable, 32-bit local bus that is excellent for embedded applications requiring connections to non-PCI peripheral components such as ASICs, Flash memory, or DSPs.

About TimeSys Corporation

TimeSys is leading the drive for widespread adoption of Linux for embedded systems development by delivering the tools and performance capabilities that embedded engineers need to reliably and cost effectively use Linux in embedded development projects. TimeSys products include: 2.6 kernel-based Linux Development Kits; turnkey, ready-to-run 2.4-based Linux RTOS Software Development Kits; and the TimeStorm suite of Eclipse-powered development and testing tools for use with any Linux distribution. TimeSys products enable embedded engineers to streamline the development, customization, and validation of homegrown or commercial Linux-based embedded systems, shortening development cycles and reducing project costs. Visit www.timesys.com for more information.

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