Embedded development bundles 8 and 16bit support

For US $995, Altium has bundled together two of its most popular embedded software development toolsets - the 8bit 8051 and the 16bit XA - plus 12 months of free Tasking support.

For US $995, Altium has bundled together two of its most popular embedded software development toolsets - the 8bit 8051 and the 16bit XA - plus 12 months of free Tasking support.

This special offer is available until 31st December 2001, and represents a saving of over US$2950 on the regular retail prices.

This offer emphasises Altium's commitment to providing every electronic designer and developer with access to the best possible tools at an affordable price.

Tasking's toolsets cover a broad range of microprocessors and microcontrollers, and this new bundle begins to explore the benefits of integration between software development toolsets for different architectures, using a common embedded development environment (EDE).

The new offer benefits embedded software developers by providing great value, ease of use, and access to the two of the most widely used toolsets on the market.

The new 8051/XA bundle offers embedded software developers unprecedented value for money as they are getting two complete industry-leading software toolsets - including Tasking's C compiler, linker, debugger and simulator for each platform - as well as 12 months free support for under US $1000.

The bundle offers superior ease of use by having two toolsets using a common, fully integrated EDE; and through the crossdevelopment possible between the two toolsets with Altium's novel 8051 to XA code translator.

This feature allows existing applications that have been developed for an 8051 platform to be easily and seamlessly migrated to the XA.

The benefit of having a common EDE for the two different toolsets is that embedded developers will save time as they only need to become familiar with one EDE for two different architectures.

Both toolsets are easily accessed though Tasking's award winning, fully integrated embedded EDE, with highly optimised compilers producing the tightest, fastest code in the industry.

The TASKING 8051 toolset supports more 8051 variants than any other toolset in the market; and the TASKING XA toolset for the Philips XA 16bit microcontroller opens up even more design possibilities with Altium's unique 8051 to XA code translator which offers seamless integration with, and easy migration from the 8051.

Another key customer benefit of Altium's 8051/XA bundle is the elimination of the FlexLM node-locking protection system, and its replacement with the Altium "soft" licensing code.

The absence of a key increases installation flexibility and portability for customers, and reduces system downtime commonly attributable to hardware failure or compatibility.

With the removal of the burden and complication of managing FlexLM node-locking protection for multiple licenses and the risk of delay due to faulty hardware, design teams will find this bundle a significantly more productive toolset.

The removal of the FlexLM node-locking also enables more efficient sales and support processes, streamlining the licensing process and eliminating FlexLM-based technical support complaints.

All customers who purchase the 8051/XA Bundle will get the new Altium "soft" licensing code version automatically as soon as it is released.

The Tasking 8051 and XA software development bundle which is valued at US $3290 is available for just US $995 until the 31st December, 2001 and comes with 12 months free Tasking support.

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