Codemesh Releases Codemesh JunC++ion 1.2
Codemesh has released JunC++ion 1.2, which allows programmers to use Java classes in C++ programs as if they were other C++ classes and to use C++ in Java through native method implementations. JunC++ion 1.2 completes all the other work to make C++ interoperable with Java. JunC++ion 1.2 does the low-level interface work and provides integration code.
Version 1.2 includes a new command-line utility for configuring the run-time environment. New methods and a utility class have been added to the C++ string proxy class to make working with characters easier. Several software defects in the Code Generator were corrected, which have improved usability and reliability of generated code. Defects were also corrected in the JunC++ion runtime library, which remains 100 percent compatible with JunC++ion-enabled applications created with JunC++ion 1.1.
JunC++ion 1.2 is available for a 30-day evaluation from the company’s website.
For pricing and additional information, contact Codemesh, +1.978.369.8583; sales@codemesh.com; www.codemesh.com.
Metrowerks Presents CodeWarrior for Windows v7.0
Metrowerks has released CodeWarrior for Windows v7.0, a collection of software development tools that allow developers to build applications that target Windows and Macintosh platforms using a single IDE. CodeWarrior for Windows v7.0 allows developers to write applications in C/C++ and Java.
The IDE includes a project manager and build system, text editor, C/C++ and Java compilers, linkers, debuggers, and class browser. The IDE also includes visual drag-and-drop RAD tools for Java that automatically generate code when the developer creates a design.
CodeWarrior for Windows v7.0 costs $499 for a single-user license. A combined package for Mac OS and Windows v7.0 costs $799. Upgrades from version 6.0 cost $249. The Academic Edition for Mac OS and Windows costs $119 for new users and $75 for upgrades from version 6.0.
For more information, contact Metrowerks, 800.377.5416 or +1.512.997.4700; sales@metrowerks.com; www.metrowerks.com.
MKS Offers MKS Code Integrity SE and MKS Engineer Integrity SE
MKS Inc. has released MKS Code Integrity SE, a software quality assessment and trend-reporting tool for C/C++ and Java applications. MKS Code Integrity SE automatically checks code against industry-accepted rules and metrics, provides a Quality Assessment Report about the code’s compliance, and pinpoints areas of non-compliance for correction.
Also, MKS has introduced MKS Engineer Integrity SE for impact and code analysis. MKS Engineer Integrity SE analyzes the impact of a proposed change to source code and automates large and complex changes to a code base.
MKS Engineer Integrity SE costs $599 per seat. MKS Code Integrity SE costs $2,000 for a single-user license.
For more information, contact MKS Inc., 800.265.2797 or +1.519.884.2251; info@mkssoftware.com; www.mks.com.
NeuVis Software Launches NeuArchitect 3.5
NeuVis Software has released NeuArchitect 3.5, RAD software that provides a model-driven design environment and automatic code generation. Version 3.5 adds the ability to create, publish, discover, and use web services, and it supports XML messaging. NeuArchitect 3.5 includes updated and optimized support for leading databases, such as IBM DB2 v7.2, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, and Oracle 9i. It also offers optimized, automated deployment for the latest versions of leading J2EE platforms, such as IBM WebSphere 4.0, BEA WebLogic 6.0 and 6.1, and Oracle 9i Application Server.
For pricing and additional information, contact NeuVis Software, +1.203.402.2000; information@neuvis.com; www.neuvis.com.
Applied Microsystems Unveils New System Browser
Applied Microsystems Corporation has introduced its system browser technology, which acts like an “encyclopedia” for a memory-mapped embedded system. The system browser allows a developer to see, document, and manage the configuration of the processor, peripherals, and ASIC components. The system browser takes advantage of the Applied Microsystems C++ debugger, MWX-ICE, and its user-friendly CPU interface and expands its capabilities.
The system browser will be available as part of the new MWX-ICE 4.4 for PowerTAP. MWX-ICE 4.4 will give customers the unique ability to access the registers of all components on their boards via an easy-to-use browser while running their code.
For pricing and additional information, contact Applied Microsystems Corporation, 800.426.3925; info@amc.com; www.amc.com.
Telelogic Integrates Three Products: CM Synergy, ChangeSynergy, and DOORS
Telelogic has released Synergy/DOORS Integration v2.0, which is an integration of three products: CM Synergy, a change management tool; ChangeSynergy, a tool for change request management; and DOORS, a requirements management tool. Synergy/DOORS Integration v2.0 provides functionality, such as, traceability from requirements to design and development tasks and source objects. In addition, it offers impact analysis of requirement changes on implemented design and code and contributes validation that everything has been completed.
For pricing and additional information, contact Telelogic, +1.949.885.2400; info@telelogic; www.telelogic.com.
Altium Limited Announces Tasking C166/ST10 Software Development Toolset v7.5
Altium Limited has released the Tasking C166/ST10 Software Development Toolset v7.5, which offers a new GSO (global storage optimization) technique. This feature of the C/C++/EC++ compilers maximizes memory usage by automatically filling in memory qualifiers based on the suitability of objects in either near or far memory spaces. The optimization is global in its application scope, meaning that the whole application is pre-compiled first to gather information about all static objects and then compiled again using the optimum memory configuration as determined by the GSO.
Tasking C166/ST10 Software Development Toolset v7.5 starts at $2,650 for the C compiler and CrossView Pro simulator package. C166/ST10 customers with an active maintenance contract may upgrade for free. A demo version of the toolset is available from the company’s website.
For more information, contact Altium Limited, +61.2.9975.7720; info.na@altium.com; www.altium.com.
Netaphor Software Unveils Cyberons v1.8
Netaphor Software, Inc. has released Cyberons v1.8, a suite of ActiveX and COM components for RAD engineering and networking applications. Cyberons components add highly specialized, high-performance networking and engineering features to applications developed in Microsoft Visual Basic, C++, Visual J++, and other ActiveX development environments. For example, one component allows any Visual Basic application to monitor network devices using SNMP. The components are available in three suites: Networking, Engineering, and the complete suite.
This release includes minor enhancements and bug fixes. A 30-day trial is available from the company’s website.
For pricing and additional information, contact Netaphor Software, Inc., +1.949.470.7955; info@netaphor.com; www.netaphor.com.
Zero G Software Launches InstallAnywhere 4.5
Zero G Software, Inc. has released InstallAnywhere 4.5, a Java-based product designed to deploy and configure enterprise-class applications across multiple platforms. Version 4.5 supports 29 languages. In addition, it adds support for Windows XP, Mac OS X, FreeBSD, and AIX.
InstallAnywhere 4.5 enables running an installer in graphical, silent, or console mode. It can install and configure both Java and platform-specific software. Also, InstallAnywhere 4.5 can integrate with PowerUpdate, Zero G’s software updating application.
InstallAnywhere 4.5 comes in three editions: Enterprise Edition costs $2,495, Standard Edition costs $995, and Now! Edition is free.
For more information, contact Zero G Software, Inc., +1.415.512.7771; Products@ZeroG.com; www.zerog.com.
Connectix Announces Virtual PC for Windows 4.2
Connectix Corporation has released Virtual PC for Windows 4.2 in conjunction with the release of Windows XP. Virtual PC for Windows 4.2 allows machines running Windows 2000/NT/Me/XP to host combinations of Intel-based operating systems running concurrently, including Windows 95/2000/NT/ME and Linux. In addition, Virtual PC automatically detects and works with all the settings of the host operating system, making it unnecessary to configure network settings and printers for the guest operating systems. Because Virtual PC allows all the operating systems to run concurrently, users can switch to a desired operating system without rebooting the system.
The Drive Container feature stores each guest operating environment, data files, applications, and operating systems in a single file. This allows portability of the guest environments. For those users with existing operating system partitions, Virtual PC can be configured to use a dedicated partition for each guest operating system.
Virtual PC for Windows 4.2 costs $199.
For more information, contact Connectix Corporation, +1.650.571.5100; info@connectix.com; www.connectix.com.
Rivar Technologies Introduces CODE:NEO
Rivar Technologies has introduced CODE:NEO, web development and application server software designed to increase website speed and performance. CODE:NEO integrates HTML web development languages with C++ to deliver speed gains in website processing.
CODE:NEO allows web pages to be embedded with C++ and compiled into high-speed binary objects that are executed directly by servers in response to user requests. Benchmarks indicate that compiled binary objects can execute faster than programs written in PERL, JAVA, or ASP. Users access information faster and more users per web server are accommodated, reducing bottlenecks and potential site crashes.
A free evaluation copy of CODE:NEO is available from the company’s website.
For pricing and additional information, contact Rivar Technologies, +1.727.724.1305; info@rivar.com; www.rivar.com.
Eastman Kodak Offers ENVI Software v3.5
Eastman Kodak Company has announced ENVI Software v3.5, an application used for remote-sensing image analysis and GIS data integration. Built on Kodak’s IDL data visualization and analysis software, ENVI Software v3.5 provides analysis for all types of image data and a complete set of tools for geometric correction, GIS integration, and map composition.
New in version 3.5 is multithreaded processing support. A Spectral Mapping Wizard helps users find and map materials in multispectral and hyperspectral image data. Other new features include write capability for NITF v2.0 and 2.1, read capability for MrSID compressed image file format, and improved 3-D surface viewing capability for overlay of vector data.
For pricing and additional information, contact Eastman Kodak Company, +1.303.786.9900; info@rsinc.com; www.kodak.com.
Optimal Solution Announces Expert System Creator
Optimal Solution Software has announced Expert System Creator, a rule-based environment that makes it possible to build, test, debug, and profile a rule-based Expert System. Expert System Creator supports domain experts with a software development environment for building expert systems for decision support, diagnosis, and fraud detection in one of the following forms: set of rules, decision tree, and decision table.
The Expert System Creator suite integrates four main components: Decision Frame Designer, Decision Tree Designer, Decision Table Designer, and Optimal Version Manager.
Expert System Creator costs $1,500 for a single-user license.
For more information, contact Optimal Solution Software, +43.1.480.7810; sales@optsol.com; www.optsol.at.
Sesame Technology Announces Integration of ExtraView with Perforce SCM System
Sesame Technology has announced a standard integration of ExtraView with Perforce, the software configuration management system for large, distributed development environments.
Developers using Perforce can update defects in ExtraView and check resolved files back into Perforce using a single command. Differences captured by Perforce are entered into ExtraView comments, while ExtraView defect numbers are registered in Perforce. In addition, the API’s open, Perl environment makes it possible to further extend the integration to meet future needs.
Perforce starts at $600 per user for the first 20 users. Volume and educational discounts are available.
For more information, contact Sesame Technology, +1.831.461.7100; info@sesame.com; www.perforce.com.
Excel Software Ships QuickBugs 1.0
Excel Software has introduced QuickBugs 1.0, a tool for reporting, tracking, and resolving bugs, issues, changes, and new features involved in product development. Features include a shared repository accessible to multiple users, multiple projects with assigned responsibilities, and configurable access and privileges for users on each project. QuickBugs 1.0 is configurable to the organization and specific user needs, including data collection fields, workflow, views, queries, reports, security, and access control.
QuickBugs 1.0 costs $195 for a single-user license, $585 for a five-user license, and $1,170 for an unlimited site license at one location.
For more information, contact Excel Software, +1.505.771.3719; info@excelsoftware.com; www.excelsoftware.com.
OnCore Systems Releases OnCore Windows Cross Development Suite
OnCore Systems Corporation has released the OnCore Windows Cross Development Suite. This C/C++ development environment enables designers using the OnCore OS and OnCore’s real-time Linux solutions to develop and debug embedded applications in a Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 environment for PowerPC and x86 target platforms.
The Windows Cross Development Suite consists of GNU compiler and cross-compiler, linkers, GDB source level debugger with DDD (Data Display Debugger), a GUI-based front-end, and other related utilities. The entire suite of tools is optimized to support the OnCore OS and real-time Linux solutions.
For pricing and additional information, contact OnCore Systems Corporation, +1.650.712.0655; info@oncoresystems.com; www.oncoresystems.com.
esmertec Announces Jbed RTOS Package 2.0 and Jbed Micro Edition CLDC 2.0
esmertec, inc. has released Jbed RTOS Package 2.0 and Jbed Micro Edition CLDC 2.0. Jbed RTOS is a combination of a fast JVM (Java Virtual Machine) and an RTOS. It supports embedded products that are 100 percent Java, including real-time code and device drivers.
Jbed Micro Edition is JVM optimized for small mobile devices, such as mobile phones and PDAs. Version 2 of Jbed Micro Edition incorporates major enhancements, such as support for the Java Debug Wire Protocol.
The Jbed RTOS Package 2.0 is currently available on the ARM, PowerPC, 68xxx, and ColdFire processors. Jbed Micro Edition v2.0 costs $99 for a single-user license.
For more information, contact esmertec, inc., +41.1.823.8900; info@esmertec.com; www.esmertec.com.
General Software Ships Embedded BIOS 2000
General Software, Inc. has released Embedded BIOS 2000 firmware kits. The new firmware builds on the company’s existing embedded technology and offers the same standard functionality found in desktop and server BIOSes.
The product includes burn-in diagnostics, a built-in debugger, remote access disk and Flash updating, on-target BIOS re-Flashing, headless and remote console operation, solid-state disk emulators, and optional multimedia (graphical and/or audio) POST. Standard parts of the architecture provide for OEM-configurable POST; dynamic OEM-written policy at the board design level; chipset, Super I/O, and CPU configuration; and a comprehensive setup screen system.
Evaluation samples of Embedded BIOS 2000 are available from the company’s website.
For pricing and additional information, contact General Software, Inc., 800.850.5755; sales@gensw.com; www.gensw.com.
Green Hills Software Presents Green Hills Probe
Green Hills Software has introduced the Green Hills Probe, an intelligent hardware debug probe for 32-bit, 64-bit, and multiprocessor system-on-chip embedded systems. The Green Hills Probe uses an embedded 32-bit processor and reconfigurable logic to achieve fast host/target download speeds. Its built-in intelligence enables it to provide advanced target read/write and control facilities and host a built-in web server that simplifies setup, status, and diagnostics.
The Green Hills Probe supports most major embedded CPU and DSP architectures, such as PowerPC, ARM, MIPS, StarCore, and Lexra. It operates from a 7 to 15V external DC power supply and consumes no target power.
The Green Hills Probe costs $2,990.
For more information, contact Green Hills Software, +1.805.965.6044; sales@ghs.com; www.ghs.com.
Crossware Unveils Standard Edition and Advanced Edition of FLT-68K Training Suite
Crossware Products has released two suites of software for the FLT-68K Microprocessor Trainer, a system for teaching microprocessor and control principles to electronic engineering and computing students, which is manufactured by Flite Electronics.
Two software suites are available. The FLT-68K Training Suite Standard Edition includes a relocatable macro cross-assembler, source-level simulation, and source-level debugging, accessible from within Crossware’s advanced Embedded Development Studio. The FLT-68K Training Suite - Advanced Edition incorporates all of the features of the Standard Edition and adds an advanced ANSI C compiler and libraries.
For pricing and additional information, contact Crossware Products, +44.0.1763.853500; websales@crossware.com; www.crossware.com.
Applied Microsystems Launches SuperTAP and CodeTAP
Applied Microsystems Corporation has announced SuperTAP and CodeTAP support for the MPC862 family and MPC857T-members of the Motorola’s leading PowerQUICC™ family of integrated communications processors. CodeTAP is a low-cost emulator for firmware and RTOS engineers working on COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) hardware or commercial single-board computers. SuperTAP is an in-circuit emulator with full overlay, bus trace, event detection, and disassembler capabilities required for application, firmware, and hardware development.
CodeTAP and MWX-ICE for the PC platform costs $4,450 and SuperTAP and MWX-ICE for the PC platform costs $17,495.
For more information, contact Applied Microsystems Corporation, 800.426.3925 or +1.425.882.2000; info@amc.com; www.amc.com.
Siroyan Offers OneDSP
Siroyan Limited has launched its high-performance OneDSP scalable processor architecture. OneDSP combines scalable, high-performance DSP with general-purpose RISC control code in a true, single core. OneDSP delivers scalable DSP performance through the application of VLIW (Very Long Instruction Word) clustering techniques.
Siroyan’s fully licensable OneDSP architecture exploits instruction-level parallelism, providing up to 32 execution-unit clusters to be implemented by the licensee with either 32- or 64-bit data paths. OneDSP will scale from 400 MMACs, with only the master cluster deployed, through 25,600 MMACs, with 32 clusters, at 200MHz.
The OneDSP architecture is delivered as a synthesizable core in RTL and is supported in a standard EDA development environment. The first soft core derived from OneDSP is designated SRA328, which can be configured with up to 8 execution-unit clusters with 32-bit data-paths, and includes an integrated AMBATM bus, debug port, and DMA.
For pricing and additional information, contact Siroyan Limited, +44.0.118.9497028; info@siroyan.com; www.siroyan.com.
Quatech Announces MPAC-100
Quatech, Inc. has introduced MPAC-100, a new PCI board that provides a single synchronous RS-232 serial port to a PC. The new MPAC-100 provides a single RS-232 interface that supports byte-oriented synchronous protocols, such as IBM BiSync and bit-oriented synchronous protocols including HDLC and SDLC. The board is equipped with 1024-byte transmit and supports interrupt-driven communication.
Quatech includes SYNCDRIVE software with all MPAC-100 boards. SYNCDRIVE is a synchronous communication driver for use in a C programming environment that provides frame-level programming support for bit- and byte-oriented synchronous protocols (BiSync, HDLC, SDLC).
MPAC-100 RS-232 synchronous PCI board costs $449.
For more information, contact Quatech, Inc., 800.553.1170 or +1.330.434.3154; sales@quatech.com; www.quatech.com.