Windows CE 5.0 and 6.0 BSP's

Windows CE

Microsoft® Windows® CE is an open, scalable, 32-bit operating system (OS) that integrates reliable, real time capabilities with advanced Windows technologies. Windows CE allows you to build a wide range of innovative, small footprint devices. A typical Windows CE-based device is designed for a specific use, often runs disconnected from other computers, and requires a small OS that has a deterministic response to interrupts. Examples include enterprise tools, such as industrial controllers, communications hubs, and point-of-sale terminals, and consumer products, such as cameras, Internet appliances, and interactive televisions.

Windows CE BSP

The BSP is available for the TRITON Development Kit-4 (PXA320) and Development Kit-3 (PXA270):

• TRITON Development Kit-3 = Windows CE 5.0 or 6.0*
• TRITON Development Kit-4 = Windows CE 6.0

*Available since Nov 2006. Cost upgrade for existing customers.

The software is delivered on a CD-ROM and can easily be integrated into the Microsoft Platform Builder. This allows software designers to start developing their own applications right away.

The download and debugging features in this comprehensive package yield a very high performance: via the adapted boot loader it is possible to start Windows CE over an Ethernet download to the target using the on-board Ethernet chip. This means that no additional network card is necessary.

Drivers included:

	Ethernet NDIS Miniport driver (SMSC LAN91C111)
	LCD driver - Rotation Support for 90, 180 and 270 degrees - LCD configuration through the system registry - Monochrome LCD support (color conversion "CCIR 601")
	Audio driver (UCB1400 AC97 codec and touch controller)
	Touchscreen driver (UCB1400)
	USB host driver (USB HIDs, Mass Storage Devices, RNDIS)
	USB function driver (USB Serial, USB RNDIS)
	Kernel debugger support (Ethernet KITL)
	SD Card driver (SD memory cards)
	PC card driver (CompactFlash memory cards)
	Touchscreen driver (Xenarc LCD touchscreen)
	Battery backed RTC support (DS1339)
	Clock and power management support - IDLE mode support - SLEEP mode support - Configurable wake sources - Core clock and voltage control - Core clock config demo application
	Serial port driver
	Windows CE profiler support (including "Monte Carlo Profiling" mode)
	GPIO control API
	I2C driver
	I2C EEPROM driver (M24C16WMN6)
	Keypad driver
	Power button driver
	Power Management (core clock and voltage control, sleep mode etc)

 

What is included with the Development Kit?

• Windows CE 5.0 or 6.0 BSP (RedBoot sources included, BSP sources cost-option)
• TRITON Development Kit-3 with TRITON-270 module
• JTAG cable
• Software CD and comprehensive manual
• Power adaptor

We strongly recommend:

That you compare different manufacturers and determine:

1. what drivers are supplied
2. their policy for technical support and software updates (12 months free)
3. are BSP sources included or available (available)
4. are royalties charged for distribution of WinCE binary created with sources (no, not if TRITON modules are purchased)
5. was the BSP developed in-house by hardware manufacturer (yes)

() = TRITON Development Kit-3 and Development Kit-4