LynuxWorks Announces Delivery of BlueCat Linux for Hitachi SuperH Processors

SAN JOSÉ, Calif., August 21, 2000—LynuxWorks, a leader in real-time operating systems and embedded Linux, today announced that the new release of BlueCat™ Linux 3.0 supports the Hitachi SuperH® RISC processors. Following its successful production release of BlueCat Linux 2.0 last quarter, this new release of BlueCat Linux 3.0 adds additional processor support and new features and functionality.

With the continual expansion of supported processors, LynuxWorks is working to ensure that any systems manufacturer using Hitachi or other processors can now take advantage of the open source, open platform BlueCat Linux.

"The BlueCat Linux support of Hitachi is yet another demonstration of LynuxWorks' ability to support top-tier embedded processor suppliers and their customers," commented Inder Singh, CEO and Chairman of LynuxWorks. "Hitachi processors are widely used in a variety of embedded systems such as multimedia and consumer products—including hand held personal digital assistants, digital still cameras, and game machines. Coupling the performance and low power of Hitachi's processors with the features and support of BlueCat Linux should help embedded customers to quickly bring exciting new products to market."

About the SH3-DSP Microprocessor Cores

The SH-3 is part of the Hitachi SuperH family. The SH-3—a high-end 32-bit processor—is appropriate for portable information-processing and multimedia equipment. The SH7729 processor—part of the SH3-DSP line—provide high-performance (133 MHz operation), with low power consumption and include 16kB of on-chip RAM for storage of the data required for DSP processing such as JPEG and ADPCM.

About LynuxWorks

LynuxWorks, Inc., formerly Lynx Real-Time Systems, is a developer and supplier of Linux and real-time operating system software for reliable and high-performance embedded computing applications. LynuxWorks supports industry standards in communications, avionics, automotive, office automation and process control systems worldwide, enabling customers to leverage their investments in software and education. LynuxWorks products include the open-source BlueCat™ Linux and the scalable, Linux-compatible LynxOS® real-time operating system; software frameworks for high-availability systems; development tools and technical support worldwide.

LynuxWorks and BlueCat are trademarks and LynxOS and Lynx Real-Time Systems are registered trademarks of LynuxWorks, Inc. Other brand or product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective holders.

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