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Complete VMEbus "Boot and Go" Application CPU Solution Provides True Real-Time Linux Environment

Ivyland, PA, April 23, 2003 -- ACT/Technico (http://www.acttechnico.com), a leader in embedded real-time systems development and integration, announces availability of the AppliPak/TimeSys, a complete VMEbus based "Boot and Go" application CPU solution for use in a true Real-Time Linux environment. A ruggedized system will be showcasing this bundle at this week's Embedded Systems Conference in San Francisco in the TimeSys booth, #512.

The AppliPak/TimeSys is an integrated single board computer coupled with a pretargeted TimeSys Linux operating system. It provides a significant time and value benefit to the user. It consists of a VMEbus CPU from Motorola or Concurrent Technologies, with TimeSys Linux/Real-Time™ and device drivers. When paired with integrated embedded mass storage, the AppliPak assembly completes the embedded CPU solution. The platform is delivered fully tested and ready to execute user applications.

TimeSys Linux/Real-Time™ turns Linux into a full-featured, royalty-free RTOS that delivers true real-time behavior. It provides a full Linux application program interface, and through it's reservations technologies can extend traditional resource allocation models to the system processor and network interface, providing new dimension in application control.

The AppliPak is available in standard or ruggedized versions. The standard version bundles a Single Board Computer from Motorola and Concurrent Technologies, TimeSys Linux 4.0  with Real-Time performance, boot file and drivers, choice of mass storage devices, and other options such as Transition Modules or Break Out Boards (BoBs), Ethernet, and  TimeSys' GUI based TimeStorm™ Tools for integrated development environment (IDE). The AppliPak is fully tested before shipment.

The ruggedized versions of the AppliPak provide the same options as above, but add as required conformal coating, extended temp range,  and parts lifecycle management. A VxWorks based AppliPak is also available, which includes MBIT (Built-In Test) with a web based GUI interface.


AppliPaks are currently shipping; pricing varies according to CPU, component and RTOS selection. For more information, visit the website, call 800-445-6194 or 215-956-1200 or e-mail sales@acttechnico.com.

About ACT/Technico

ACT/Technico has been supplying integrated embedded systems for 24 years to companies in communications, military/aerospace, medical imaging, and semiconductor equipment manufacturing. The company provides products, system architecture, hardware, and software design to deliver complete solutions and expedite time to market.

ACT/Technico is also a manufacturer and reseller of embedded hardware and software. The company offers leading edge CPUs, Mass Storage and RAID products, RTOS, Linux or Windows, and device drivers. The ACT/Technico's website showcases the largest selection of PMCs available from a single source.

The company, based in Warminster, PA has been in business since 1978 and is privately held. There are additional offices in California, Florida, Maryland and New Hampshire. For more information, please visit www.acttechnico.com, call 800-445-6194 or 215-956-1200 or e-mail pr@acttechnico.com.