Product category: Embedded Software and Operating Systems
News Release from: NetSilicon (now Digi International) | Subject: JamaicaVM
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 24 February 2004
Embedded processors gain real-time Java
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Aicas' JamaicaVM real-time Java virtual machine (JVM) is now available to run on the NetSilicon line of NET+ARM microprocessors and NET+Works software development suites.
Aicas' JamaicaVM real-time Java virtual machine (JVM) is now available to run on the NetSilicon line of NET+ARM microprocessors and NET+Works software development suites Aicas' JamaicaVM is the leading JVM technology for embedded real-time devices and provides maximum software development flexibility for complex embedded designs
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 21 Nov 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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"To lower costs and speed development, manufacturers are seeking a more open, standards-based development environment like Java technology", said Tim Counihan, Vice President of Marketing, NetSilicon.
"Because the Java language is easy to use and learn, development cycles are shortened and costs are decreased.
The Java platform has also achieved a high level of maturity.
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This provides device manufacturers with a long product lifespan and simplifies support and maintenance issues.
Java also enables device OEMs to provide aftermarket customisation through their VAR channels or by end users".
JamaicaVM is available for all of NetSilicon's current NET+ARM processors, and will be available for the NetSilicon NS9750 in March.
NetSilicon's ARM-9 based NS9750 processor offers the highest levels of performance and integration of the current NET+ARM processors available and is supported by NetSilicon's royalty-free NET+Works development tool suite and networking software.
"Our NET+Works software suite makes it easier for companies to future proof products by providing a seamless migration path across our lines of NetSilicon processors and Digi device server products", Counihan added.
"Aicas' JamaicaVM strengthens that value.
It adds a small, fast, real-time JVM on top of our NET+Works development tool package and makes it easier for customers to implement intelligent device networking".
"Our JamaicaVM is a natural fit within NetSilicon's NET+Works embedded development tool suite and adds to the company's ability to make device networking easy", said Dr Fridtjof Siebert, Director of Development, Aicas.
"Our Java software provides NetSilicon end users with increased productivity, high reliability, safe execution, and easy code reuse and encapsulation.
We are extremely pleased to provide a Java development environment for NetSilicon's leading development tool suite".
NetSilicon's integrated approach of the NET+Works development tool suite helps customers speed time to market, reduce product unit costs, save engineering resources, and reduce design risk.
The NET+Works software solution helps companies to implement embedded device networking by eliminating the burden of software sourcing, integration, and maintenance.
The package allows customers to focus on applications and provides a constantly improving migration path for future device networking needs.
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