Embedded Linux solutions provider Arabella Software has contracted with Motorola to develop customized communications processor module (CPM) microcode for the Motorola PowerQUICC II and PowerQUICC III communications processors. Arabella says the microcode packages will off-load critical functions from the PowerPC CPU-based software, enhancing system throughput. The packages will be integrated with Arabella's Linux-based software solutions to create comprehensive, highly optimized software systems, Arabella claims.

In addition to providing custom microcode packages authorized by Motorola, Arabella says it is uniquely positioned in the marketplace to provide Linux-based solutions integrating microcode, operating system, device drivers, protocols, and application layers on PowerQUICC II and PowerQUICC III processors.

Jonathan Masel, President and CEO of Arabella Software, says "By creating targeted CPM microcode packages and integrating them with our modified PowerPC processor-based Linux packages, we are creating unique and tremendously powerful software systems that optimize throughput from all aspects."

Mike Shoemake, Marketing Manager for Motorola's PowerQUICC processor products, notes "By providing custom microcode packages in conjunction with their optimized Linux solutions for Motorola processors, Arabella will help our customers maximize the performance and functionality of their products while reducing their time-to-market."

In July, 2003, Arabella Software announced a free Linux reference design for Motorola's PQ2FADS-ZU and 8260FADS boards based on the Motorola PowerQUICC II microprocessor.

 
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