QNX Source Newsletter October 2006
QNX Software Systems October 2006  
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Welcome to the QNX Source, your monthly update on how QNX Software Systems can help you create reliable, scalable, and high-performance embedded systems.

In this issue:

FEATURE ARTICLES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE LATEST FROM QNX

PARTNER ACTIVITIES:

WEB SEMINARS

JOINT WEB SEMINARS

UPCOMING EVENTS

QNX TRAINING

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  SPECIAL FEATURE
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Unbreakable: computer software
by Robert Hercz
From the October 09, 2006 issue of Canadian Business magazine

In the computer marketplace, the future is anywhere but your desktop. Embedded systems, the computers in cellphones, cars, elevators, televisions, medical equipment--pretty much anything with an On switch, these days--far outnumber general-purpose computers. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association, based in San Jose, Calif., 96% of all processors made today are destined for embedded devices. Over seven billion embedded processors--more than there are humans on earth--were sold last year.

>Click here to read more.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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QNX Introduces Multimedia Solution for Ultimate In-Car Digital Media Experience

DETROIT, Convergence 2006 Automotive Electronics Conference, October 16 — QNX Software Systems ushered in a new era in the company’s history today with a new product that revolutionizes not only how automakers integrate multimedia solutions in the car, but how users experience their favorite music, movies, or other digital media while on the road.

>Click here to read more.
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Vector Informatik and QNX Improve Performance of In-Car Devices with New Instant Device Activation Solution

DETROIT, Convergence 2006 Automotive Electronics Conference, October 16, 2006 — Automakers and Tier 1 auto suppliers who build in-car telematics and infotainment devices can now reduce system costs while achieving extremely fast start-up times, thanks to a new solution developed by QNX Software Systems and Vector Informatik.

>Click here to read more.
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QNX And ARM Driver MPCore Technology in Automotive Multimedia Applications

OTTAWA, CANADA AND CAMBRIDGE, UK – Oct. 16, 2006 – QNX Software Systems and ARM [(LSE:ARM)]; (Nasdaq:ARMHY)] today announced at Convergence 2006, Detroit, MI, their collaboration in symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) solutions for automotive multimedia applications. QNX, the leading vendor of realtime operating systems and middleware for the in-car telematics and infotainment market, currently supports the ARM11™ family for automotive multimedia applications and is working with ARM to extend that support to the ARM11 MPCore™ multicore processor. QNX is a member of the ARM® Connected Community and is collaborating with ARM to accelerate the adoption of SMP technology in the automotive market and to provide software flexibility in the development of reliable, high-performance multimedia and navigation systems.

>Click here to read more.
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Renesas Technology to Offer Sequoia™ Telematics Platform with Support for the QNX Neutrino Operating System and Software Drivers

DETROIT — October 16, 2006 — As part of its ongoing program to offer complete system solutions for automotive telematics applications, Renesas Technology America, Inc. today announced that its Sequoia™ platform, which is based on the Euclid™ telematics chip (SH7397), is now supported by a QNX® board support package (BSP). That BSP, consisting of the QNX Neutrino® real-time operating system (RTOS) and software drivers, will be available from QNX Software Systems in the fourth quarter of 2006. The QNX-enabled Sequoia platform will be showcased at the Convergence 2006 show, October 16 - 18, 2006 in Detroit, Michigan (Renesas booth #02-37 1333).

>Click here to read more.
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THE LATEST FROM QNX
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QNX Software Systems announces the availability of the
QNX Momentics 6.3.0 Freescale i.MX31 BSP v1.0.0

This BSP provides board level support for the Freescale i.MX31 ADS reference board, targeting QNX Neutrino 6.3.0 SP2 and QNX Neutrino 6.3.2. The QNX Momentics 6.3.0 Freescale i.MX31 BSP v1.0.0 is available from the QNX Download Center .
Refer to release notes posted with the download for additional details.

>Click here to find more downloadable QNX BSPs

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PARTNER ACTIVITIES
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QNX/Intel Automotive Innovation Reception

QNX Software Systems and Intel joined forces on October 17 to host a reception in conjunction with this year's Convergence Show in Detroit, MI.

A short presentation on QNX and Intel automotive technologies/roadmap and the QNX esteemed OIL program was topped off with a variety of excellent food and drink to end the second day of the Convergence show. This automotive focused reception was literally standing room only and was a tremendous success, providing an opportunity for executives, technical leads and customers to discuss auto industry technology and trends.

Thank you to all that attended - your participation is welcomed and appreciated!
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Amplicon joins QNX Partner Network

Amplicon, a UK based embedded computing solutions provider, has enhanced their portfolio of product support by partnering with QNX. Amplicon's range of embedded processor boards and embedded PCs utilise: PC/104 modules, Mini-ITX, PCI-bus and PC(ISA)bus designs. By adding a range of supporting technical services that complement their product portfolio, combined with application consultancy, Amplicon provide total hardware & software solutions, allowing customers to focus on the specialist aspects of the application.

With the introduction of the new Amplicon Impact-E range, the partnership with QNX was an obvious step in the development of a complete solution provision to system integrators and OEM’s. Working hand-in-hand with QNX, Amplicon can provide embedded developers with a comprehensive range of integrated, time-saving solutions.

QNX will be supporting Amplicon at Electronica where the new Impact-E and Ventrix-W will be unveiled. Full consultancy will be offered as standard with all embedded applications.

For more information about Amplicon and their products, please visit their web site at: www.amplicon.co.uk

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WEB SEMINARS
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The Importance of Tools in Multi-core Development

The advent of multi-core processors is changing the nature of software development. Developers are now faced with migrating legacy code to this new architecture.

This session explores the various multi-processing models and their applicability to specific applications. It then reviews the requirements multi-core development imposes on tools from initial partitioning of software, through characterization and debugging, to optimization and tuning.

>REGISTER NOW to view this web seminar.
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Reduce Software Development Costs through Partitioning

The complexity of modern software development often necessitates parallel development across multiple teams to reduce time to market. With this approach, however, problems invariably arise at system integration time when sub systems that performed correctly in isolation begin competing with one another for system resources.

This session explains how computing-resource guarantees or partitioning can greatly simplify integration, reduce cost, and accelerate time to market.

>REGISTER NOW for this webseminar, live broadcast October 31, 13:00 EDT
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Improve Embedded System Stability and Performance through Memory Analysis Tools

Embedded systems are becoming more and more complex; memory must now be carefully managed for performance and long-term stability.

This web seminar examines memory analysis tools and how they can be used to observe system behavior over time and improve software and system quality. Learn how to reduce your time to market by detecting hard-to-find and debug errors, how to optimize memory performance, and how to detect and fix common memory errors.

>REGISTER NOW for this webseminar, live broadcast November 14, 13:00 EDT
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Managing the Complexities of Multimedia in Automotive Systems

As people spend more time on the road, they increasingly want to outfit their vehicles with high-quality information, navigation, and entertainment systems. Unfortunately the complexities of supporting in-car multimedia can be overwhelming.

This session explores the in-car infotainment market. Learn about today's feature requirements and tomorrow's challenges - digital rights management, device management, changing HMI requirements. Finally, get a first-hand look at the new QNX Multimedia Suite - and how it can be used to deliver key differentiators to vehicle manufactures.

>REGISTER NOW for this webseminar, live broadcast December 5, 13:00 EDT

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JOINT WEB SEMINARS
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Mind your Ps and Qs: Improve Productivity and Quality

Discover how productivity and quality can be dramatically improved by using a tightly integrated tool chain - from concept through deployment, including test and debug - in this webinar from Telelogic and QNX Software Systems.

Learn how Telelogic Rhapsody®, QNX Momentics®, and QNX Neutrino® RTOS enable you to efficiently construct high-quality real-time embedded applications. This webinar will walk you through the construction, testing, and deployment of a real embedded application with a focus on speed, quality, and clarity during development.

>REGISTER NOW to view this web seminar.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Intel ICA GEO Seminar Tour Designing for Multi-Core in Embedded

Intel is driving innovations in multi-core computing architectures through a combination of silicon, architecture, platform and software innovations to enable new levels of performance and energy efficiency. A new seminar series has been designed by Intel to demonstrate the features and benefits of Intel Multi-Core processors and how this technology applies to embedded design.

This seminar tour is focused toward embedded OEM engineers and developers interested in utilizing Multi-Core solutions, or working to understand how performance benefits are implemented.

There are 2 upcoming locations:

  • Nov 9 in Munich, Germany
  • Nov 14 in Milan, Italy

QNX Software Systems is pleased to be exhibiting and speaking at the Munich location (join us for our presentation on 'The Importance of Multi-Core Development') - and our distributor Cimtech will be exhibiting at the Milan Location.

>Register now to attend this event.
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Intel Embedded Solutions Conferences

The Intel Embedded Solutions Conference offers a one-day mini-tradeshow experience, where attendees can view technical demonstrations of embedded and communications solutions from leading developers, including members of the Intel Communications Alliance. Meet with Intel representatives and learn straight from the source how Intel is building an even stronger commitment to the success of embedded and communications developers.

QNX Software Systems is pleased to be participating in all locations of the Intel Embedded Solutions Conference:

  • Atlanta, GA - 26 October 2006
  • Dallas, TX - 2 November 2006
  • Orange County, CA - 7 November 2006n.

>Register now to attend this event.

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Real-Time & Embedded Computing Conference

The Real-Time & Embedded Computing Conferences (RTECC) are unique, one-day events showcasing the newest products and latest information from industry leaders. RTECC features open-door technical sessions in conjunction with tabletop exhibits. QNX Software Systems will be participating in the following events:

  • Patuxent River, MD - 17 October 2006
  • Washington (Herndon), DC - 19 October 2006
  • Montreal, PQ - 7 November 2006
  • Ottawa, ON - 9 NOvember 2006
  • Seattle, WA - 5 December 2006
  • Portland, OR - 7 December 2006

>Click here to register for any of these events

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Global Signal Processing Conferences & Expos (GSPx)
October 30 - November 2, 2006
Santa Clara, California

On October 30 - November 2, QNX is pleased to be speaking at GSPx. GSPx focuses on all the elements of a complete signal-processing solution: Embedded Hardware, Embedded Software, and EDA/Tools. It is the only event that addresses the needs of design engineers and developers working on today’s increasingly complex designs, technologies and applications.

>Click here for further information.

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QNX TRAINING
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Realtime Programming for the QNX Neutrino RTOS

Objectives: This course is designed for anyone who develops QNX Neutrino RTOS realtime applications. By the end of the course, you will have written several example programs and learned to apply QNX Neutrino RTOS concepts to real-world applications.

  1. Familiarize the developer with the features, services, and architecture of the QNX Neutrino RTOS.
  2. Focus on real-world problems and the techniques for solving them.
  3. Provide hands-on exercises so the developer can learn to apply the concepts introduced throughout the course.
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Developing, Debugging and Analyzing Performance with the QNX Momentics IDE

Prerequisites: You must have a good working knowledge of C or C++ and a general understanding of programming under the QNX Neutrino RTOS.

Objectives: To learn how to use the IDE in the QNX Momentics to:

  1. develop your applications
  2. debug complex problems
  3. analyze performance issues of complete systems

By the end of the course, you will have used the IDE to work with many sample programs and systems, either self-hosted or using cross development, and will have learned to apply these skills to real-world applications.

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Writing Drivers for the QNX Neutrino RTOS

Prerequisites: You must have a good working knowledge of C and a general understanding of programming under the QNX Neutrino RTOS.

Objectives: This course is designed for anyone who wants to develop drivers for the QNX Neutrino RTOS. By the end of the course, you will have written several sample drivers.

  • Familiarize the developer with the methods for writing different types of drivers under the QNX Neutrino RTOS.
  • Focus on real-world problems and the techniques for solving them.
  • Provide hands-on exercises so the developer can apply the concepts introduced in the course.
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Introductory Programming for the QNX Photon microGUI

In this course, you will learn:

  • a little about the Photon architecture
  • in detail, how to build a Photon application using the Photon Application Builder tool (PhAB(tm)) and the available widgets
  • how to attach code to the parts built with PhAB and some things to do in that code
  • how other processes in your overall application can communicate with your user interface process
  • where to go from there

Throughout the course:

  • you will do exercises and examine and run sample code
  • the results of the exercises and the sample code are yours to keep

>Click here to register for North American Sessions.

>Click here to register for European Sessions.

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