Board Support Packages for CompactMAX CPU7.2 leave nothing to be desired
Niestetal, April 26, 2006 - The CompactMAX CPU7.2 from SMA Technologie AG with its wide variety of Intel Pentium M and Celeron M processors meets a multitude of performance requirements. In addition, SMA prepared comprehensive Board Support Packages leaving nothing to be desired in terms of software support.With its Embedded Linux Distribution SMA provides a slim as well as sturdy operating system combining sophisticated software technologies and maximum modifiability without license costs.
SMA delivers Linux installed on a CompactFlash and completely configured for the respective CPU7.2 system.In case of applications requiring real-time and multitasking properties we recommend using Windows CE .NET 4.2.
This cost-efficient operating system is space-saving but provides everything to be expected by a state-of-the-art operating system: file system, network support (DHCP, TCP/IP), Microsoft Network Client, Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows CE as well as every hardware driver necessary.When it comes to control applications requiring a very high computing power the SoftPLC CoDeSys is the suitable solution. The simple operation makes fast realization and simple maintenance of sophisticated control applications possible. Expenses and costs for software development, implementation and project adjustments can thus drastically be reduced.
The real-time operating system VxWorks (5.5 and 6.x) is extremely flexible and therefore specifically suitable for custom developments. The multitasking capable Kernel uses only a low amount of resources.
Comprehensive network support and a large number of safety features of VxWorks for example make it possible to realize a wide range of applications for the CPU7.2M with its two Ethernet ports.
About SMA
SMA provides a pre-installation for the popular operating systems Windows XP and Windows 2000. The time the user needs to install the system is thus greatly minimized. In addition, pre-installation includes all required drivers which are not delivered with Microsoft operating systems by default, such as SMA-specific drivers as well as drivers for LAN and VGA controllers.