Santa Clara, CA — (press release excerpt) — NEC Electronics and MontaVista Software today announced that MontaVista's Hard Hat Linux operating system has been ported to NEC's VR4181, VR4121, VR5000, and VR5432 64-bit MIPS RISC microprocessors and evaluation platforms. With the combination of NEC's processors and MontaVista's Hard Hat Linux, and associated development tools, the companies are providing… embedded systems designers with the necessary elements to quickly deliver high-performance embedded Linux solutions to market.

NEC's 64-bit MIPS RISC microprocessors provide comprehensive solutions for embedded system designers. Developed around the MIPS RISC architecture, each VR Series microprocessor is forward code-compatible and highly scaleable. The VR4181 microprocessor is a highly integrated solution designed to provide excellent power consumption and performance attributes for cost-sensitive applications. The VR4121 microprocessor's high speed, compact size and low power consumption make it ideal for use in battery-driven, portable and handheld systems. The 250 MHz VR5000 is a high-performance processor that is ideal for embedded applications in networking equipment, telecom equipment and high-end printers. The VR5432 microprocessor is a high-performance microprocessor designed for use in performance-driven embedded systems such as digital consumer appliances and image processing systems.

 
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