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SoftConnex and Mentor Graphics Collaborate to Provide USB Connectivity for the VRTX Real-Time Operating System
FREMONT and SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2001--
Combined solution enables System-on-Chip and traditional board-based
embedded systems to use SoftConnex's comprehensive host software
solution, USBLink, and Mentor Graphics' VRTX RTOS
together for the first time
SoftConnex Technologies (SoftConnex) and Mentor Graphics Corp.
(Nasdaq:MENT) today announced a technology collaboration that will
integrate USBLink, SoftConnex's comprehensive Universal Serial Bus
(USB) host software product, with the Mentor Graphics'® VRTX®
Real-Time Operating System (RTOS). The comprehensive solution will
enable OEMs using VRTX to support a wide variety of peripherals via
the USB, such as MP3 players, digital still cameras, and printers.
The integrated solution provides developers an expandable serial
interface that ensures a standard, low-cost socket for supporting low
(1.5 Mbs), full (12 Mbs) and high-speed (480 Mbs) devices. It also
provides developers with the option to use an embedded USB core,
commonly found in SoCs, discreet Open Host Controller Interface
(OHCI), Universal Host Controller Interface (UHCI) or Enhanced Host
Controller Interface (EHCI) host controllers or a range of discreet
controllers with proprietary interfaces from companies such as OPTi,
Philips Semiconductors, ScanLogic, and TransDimension.
``We are very pleased to bring the embedded systems community
USBLink for VRTX,'' said Jim Gilbert, vice president of marketing and
business development at SoftConnex. ``The partnership between
SoftConnex and Mentor Graphics further strengthens two leading
embedded software products and will provide OEMs using VTRX with
support for the widest selection of CPUs, host controllers and USB
peripherals available on the market today.''
``USBLink from SoftConnex extends our portfolio of connectivity
options to VRTX users,'' said Mark Saunders, senior product marketing
manager for the Mentor Graphics Embedded Software division. ``USBLink
complements our overall SoC strategy, including Inventra(TM)
Intellectual Property (IP), enabling both companies to provide a joint
solution that simplifies the product development process and reduces
time to market for our mutual valued customers.''
The VRTX Real-Time Operating System provides an advanced,
high-performance, modular solution for SoC and traditional board-based
embedded systems. With support for a wide range of target processors
and embeddable cores, VRTX leads the industry in reliability, memory
efficiency, real-time performance and advanced software development
tools. As a testament to its reliability, VRTX is the only
commercially available solution to have been used in applications
certified to the FAA's DO-178B level A. VRTX is a comprehensive,
multi-tasking RTOS that scales to meet OEM's memory and functionality
requirements, and is used to accelerate time-to-market for a wide
variety of applications incorporating ARM, MIPS, PowerPC and other
embedded RISC processors.
SoftConnex's USBLink supports USB 1.1 and 2.0 host controllers and
provides a framework for developing class modules to support USB
devices. This framework allows either class modules to manage USB
device configuration or the USB stack to perform the necessary
configuration, initialization of interface(s) and allocation of USB
data pipes or endpoints. USBLink supports simple topologies with one
USB device attached to the root hub, as well as complex topologies
including cascading USB hubs and several different USB devices.
USBLink pricing starts at $25,000 for source code and limited run-time
quantities.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation (Nasdaq:MENT) is a world leader in
electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products
and consulting services for the world's most successful electronics
and semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported
revenues over the last 12 months of more than $600 million and employs
approximately 2,850 people worldwide. Corporate headquarters are
located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777;
Silicon Valley headquarters are located at 1001 Ridder Park Drive, San
Jose, California 95131-2314. World Wide Web site: www.mentor.com.
About SoftConnex
SoftConnex Technologies, Inc. is a privately held company based in
Fremont, CA that delivers the most complete USB host solution for the
embedded market. The company's flagship product, USBLink, provides the
broadest platform support and most comprehensive collection of class
drivers currently available, as evidenced by its support for MP3
players, digital still and video cameras, printers, mass storage
devices, audio and HID devices and ACM/ECM communication devices. For
more information about SoftConnex and USBLink, please visit
www.softconnex.com.
Note to Editors: Mentor Graphics and VRTX are registered
trademarks of Mentor Graphics Corporation. Inventra is a trademark of
Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are
the registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Contact:
SoftConnex Technologies, Inc.
Jim Gilbert, 510/790-4500 ext. 103
jgilbert@softconnex.com
or
Benjamin Group/BSMG Worldwide for Mentor Graphics
Jeremiah Glodoveza, 415/352-2628 ext.559
jeremiah@benjamingroup.com
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