TI announces free Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 BSPs for OMAP-L1x and Sitara AM1x devices

DALLAS, USA: Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) has introduced Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 board support packages (BSPs) for OMAP-L1x floating-point DSP+ARM9 processors, Sitara AM1x ARM9 microprocessor units (MPUs) and associated evaluation modules (EVMs).

The BSPs include well-tested drivers and source code, enabling developers to easily and quickly interface the supported devices to the operating system. They provide drivers and protocol stacks necessary for many of the chips' integrated peripherals, such as Ethernet, USB, CAN, SATA, LCD and touch screen controllers.

Additionally for OMAP-L1x devices, the BSP provides access to TI's TMS320C674x DSP using DSP/BIOS Link inter-processor communication software. DSP/BIOS Link enables developers to easily access the DSP for algorithm development using Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3.

The OMAP-L1x and AM1x board support packages are compatible with the following TI processors and associated EVMs:

OMAP-L137 processor
OMAP-L138 processor
AM1707 microprocessor
AM1808 microprocessor
AM17x Evaluation Module
AM18x Evaluation Module
AM18x Experimenter's Kit
OMAPL137/C6747 Floating Point Starter Kit
OMAP-L138/TMS320C6748 EVM
OMAP-L138 Experimenter Kit

Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 provides developers with the tools and technologies to deliver differentiated devices with immersive user experiences and streamlined connectivity to Windows-based PCs, servers and online services.

Building on its reputation for flexible software solutions, TI is expanding its list of product lines already supported by Windows CE BSPs, including Sitara AM3517 and AM3505 MPUs, DaVinci DM644x video processors and several OMAP35x devices.

Microsoft is excited to be collaborating with TI on its BSPs for Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3, helping developers increase efficiency when building devices with OMAP-L1x and Sitara AM1x," said Kim Chau, senior partner manager for Windows Embedded.

"Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 drives rich user experiences and seamless connectivity with the world of Windows, and TI's BSPs will further help developers improve efficiency while differentiating their devices."

Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 BSPs for OMAP-L1x and AM1x devices are available for free download on TI's website.