AMD is sampling a low-power, low-cost, small-footprint embedded processor chipset aimed at extending the x86 architecture to a broad range of resource-constrained consumer and industrial applications, including moderately-sized mobile devices. The [email protected] and its CS5536 companion chip are available with an evaluation board and Linux development kit, (more…)

IBM has published the following technical articles, tutorials, and downloads on its DeveloperWorks Website. They cover a range of interesting (though not necessarily embedded) technical topics, primarily related to Linux and open source system development. Some require free registration. Enjoy . . . ! (more…)

“The Bazaar” was named the top influencer in this year's SD Times 100. The annual list recognizes companies, organizations — and for the first time, an entire community — that demonstrate technical and market leadership in software development. Embedded Linux-oriented organizations are well-represented on the list, (more…)

O'Reilly is planning a European version of its Open Source Convention (OSCON), and has issued a call for speaker proposals, to close May 23. The inaugural EuroOSCON is themed “The Future is Open,” and set for October, 17-20 in Amsterdam. Topics include Linux, Java, PHP, Python, Perl, databases, and more. (more…)

AMCC is sampling the first processors in its line of low-cost, low-power PowerPC SoCs (system-on-chips) processors to include security processing hardware. The 440EPx and 440GRx target networking and pervasive computing applications, such as printing/imaging, wireless access, industrial control, and media processing. (more…)

Cambridge Consulting has unveiled a new 32-bit synthesizable processor core with a new RISC instruction set that will run uClinux. The company says the XAP3 core was optimized from the beginning for low system cost, low power consumption, and high code (more…)

PMC-Sierra is shipping a hardware/software reference design for an analog telephone VoIP adapter. The company says its Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA) platform is powered by the “now ubiquitous” Linux operating system, and includes “all hardware and software to build a complete telephone adapter.” (more…)

The world's fanciest Linux-powered remote control and webpad is now on sale for $800 at Amazon. The Pepper Computer “Pepper Pad” integrates a wi-fi- and bluetooth-enabled webpad with an infrared remote control. It runs a MontaVista embedded Linux operating system, and has a 20GB hard drive. (more…)

MIPS Technologies has introduced its first processor cores to integrate DSP (digital signal processor) instructions. The MIPS32 24KE line aims to eliminate discreet DSP co-processors in set-top boxes, DTVs, DVD recorders, voice switches, IP phones, digital cameras, printers, modems, residential gateways and automotive telematics. (more…)

Raza Microelectronics Inc (RMI) is shipping six high-throughput, multi-core, multi-threaded MIPS64 chips for data center, imaging, and intelligent access point applications. The XLR family of chips clocks up to 1.5GHz, and offers 16-32 thread processing engines. Development boards and Linux BSPs (board support packages) are available. (more…)

Team F1 is shipping Linux middleware for OEMs that want to add secure, managed 802.11a/b/g access point capabilities to devices of all kinds. The Air Secure Access Point (ASAP) stack supports 2.4- and 2.6-series Linux kernels, and integrates the latest security and management features, along with a flexible driver framework, (more…)

PalmOne is shipping its first harddrive-equipped PDA. Despite rumors the LifeDrive would run Linux, it runs Palm OS 5 (Garnet). However, the device seems to have a Linux-friendly design, and is likely to run Linux soon, whether supplied by PalmOne's sister company PalmSource, or by Linux (more…)

Nortel Networks is shipping its first Linux-based IP-PBX (IP private branch exchange), according to an article in Computer Business Review Online. The BCM 50 targets small business or satellite offices with three to fifty employees. Nortel will also switch larger IP-PBXs in its Business Communications Manager (more…)

M-Systems has introduced what it claims is the “highest capacity, highest performance” flash drive on the market. The FFD Ultra320 SCSI flash drives, with capacities up to 176 GB, target military and aerospace applications, video servers, and broadcasting systems, according to the company. (more…)

Freescale used embedded Linux to complete the first call on a postage-stamp-sized SoC (system-on-chip) designed to bring mobile/cellular networking capabilities to a wide variety of consumer devices, it says. The MXC275-30 SoC is the first of Freescale's Mobile Extreme Convergence (MXC) chips, (more…)