Windows CE Operating System Ported to AMD’s ElanSC400 Microcontroller
AUSTIN, Texas — March 10, 1997 — AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced that the Windows(R) CE embedded operating system has been ported to the Elan(TM)SC400 microcontroller for use in a broad range of embedded applications.
AMD also announced availability of a uforCE reference design for mobile applications based on the ElanSC400 microcontroller and the Windows CE operating system.
The uforCE reference design, unveiled today at the Embedded Systems Conference East in Boston, will enable OEMs to rapidly evaluate AMD's ElanSC400 for quick time-to-market Windows CE-based solutions.
The ElanSC400 microcontroller combines AMD's proven 486 core with a comprehensive set of mobile application-specific peripherals into a single-chip PC/AT compatible microcontroller. In combination with Windows CE, the ElanSC400 delivers superior mobile processing muscle with ultra-low power consumption.
The uforCE reference design is a small form factor demonstration system designed for the Windows CE operating system. The system consists of five main components: a small form factor LCD, a matrix keyboard, an AC-DC wall adapter power supply, a NiMH battery pack, and the system board. High performance, small size, low cost and low power consumption are the key features of the uforCE.
"An increasing number of designers are looking at x86 embedded solutions, and we are enthusiastic about AMD's ElanSC400 and its capabilities," said Ray Kanemori, senior manager for Microsoft embedded products. "We believe the combination of Windows CE and the new Elan product offers an attractive alternative for systems makers who are looking to enable smaller, more powerful dedicated systems."
Microsoft's Windows CE development platform helps engineers working with the ElanSC400 microcontroller streamline their design efforts, speeding time-to-market and minimizing support costs while providing a code-compatible migration path to higher levels of performance.
"Microsoft is the industry leader in tools and operating systems for embedded applications, and Windows CE further enhances that position," said Bob McConnell, vice president of AMD's Logic Products Division. "The Windows CE platform coupled with the power of our highly integrated Elan mobile processor will enable a new class of embedded devices."
AMD's ElanSC400 microcontroller is a highly integrated single-chip Systems in Silicon(TM) solution that combines high performance with low power and PC/AT compatibility. The processor is ideally suited for the merging generation of ultra-small point of sale, data collection, Internet browser, mobile terminal and smart phone mobile devices.
"The Windows CE operating system delivers an intuitive, graphical user interface for Windows-oriented handheld computing solutions," said David Loadman, chief technical officer, Telxon, Inc. "AMD's Elan family of integrated microcontrollers offers low-cost, energy efficient performance while reducing system size requirements. The combination of CE and Elan will enable us to accelerate the availability of Telxon's next generation user-friendly portable computing solutions."
"We are very pleased to provide support in Windows CE for the AMD ElanSC400 and the uforCE reference design. The Elan controller provides the multitude of x86 developers and OEMs a highly integrated 486-level solution specifically tailored to Windows CE applications," said William Baxter, president and CEO of bsquare Consulting, Inc.
In addition to power management, PC/AT and LCD graphics control features, the microcontroller integrates a number of common peripherals useful for mobile applications. These features include a serial port, parallel port, real-time clock (RTC), a dual PC card controller, and a matrix keyboard controller. An IrDA (Integrated Infrared) feature supports high-speed wireless communications.
About AMD AMD (NYSE:AMD) is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets. AMD produces processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices, and products for communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969 and based in Sunnyvale, Calif., AMD had revenues of $ 2 billion in 1996.
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