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Intel's Embedded Framework Gains Traction at DESIGN East
Rick Merritt
9/19/2012 6:01 PM EDT
Software issues
“We don’t compete with Intel--they are in a much higher space than we are,” said a Microchip representative, noting the company has had for more than a decade KeyLock, its own embedded security framework supporting standards such as DES and AES.
Microsoft’s .NET Micro Framework and embedded versions of Java serve as broad software management layers widely supported in MCUs, said an ST executive. In addition, embedded developers rely on software stacks defined by transport-specific industry groups such as Wi-Fi and Zigbee.
Leading microcontroller makers increasingly sell their MCUs based, at least in part, on the breadth of third-party software they support, said a Renesas executive in a recent interview.
Similarly, many cellular module makers such as Sierra Wireless and others increasingly bundle full software stacks with their hardware, said Tracy Rees, chief executive of Intrinsyc (Vancouver) which is taking Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips into embedded markets.
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“We don’t compete with Intel--they are in a much higher space than we are,” said a Microchip representative, noting the company has had for more than a decade KeyLock, its own embedded security framework supporting standards such as DES and AES.
Microsoft’s .NET Micro Framework and embedded versions of Java serve as broad software management layers widely supported in MCUs, said an ST executive. In addition, embedded developers rely on software stacks defined by transport-specific industry groups such as Wi-Fi and Zigbee.
Leading microcontroller makers increasingly sell their MCUs based, at least in part, on the breadth of third-party software they support, said a Renesas executive in a recent interview.
Similarly, many cellular module makers such as Sierra Wireless and others increasingly bundle full software stacks with their hardware, said Tracy Rees, chief executive of Intrinsyc (Vancouver) which is taking Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips into embedded markets.
Related stories:
Intel launches embedded middleware push
Intel's embedded chief has big expectations
DIY Goes Back to Future with Nixies at DESIGN EAST
DESIGN EAST: Software seen as critical for MCUs
DESIGN EAST: IoT will be huge--maybe sooner than later
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