Beyond Bits VII - Freescale Semiconductor

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Timesys LinuxLink
Embedded Linux ® product development made easy
Timesys helps to eliminate the
learning time, complexity and risk in
building and maintaining embedded
Linux ® devices. As a leader among
embedded Linux solution providers,
Timesys offerings are available for
many Freescale processor families
including ColdFire, Kinetis, i.MX,
Vybrid and Power Architecture ® based
products.
Timesys offers the award-winning
LinuxLink embedded development
system, expert Linux support and
experienced professional services to
help development teams bring open
source Linux-based products to
market faster and cheaper.
With a LinuxLink subscription for your
Freescale processor, you can:
• Quickly assemble and boot an initial
embedded Linux image on your
Freescale development kit.
• Patch/configure/rebuild/update
your custom Linux platform on your
desktop with a properly installed
and configured development
environment.
• Debug/tune the platform with
common open source development
tools and development libraries/
utilities.
• Obtain help with common
development tasks via technical
assistance and a rich library of
Timesys-authored “How To”
documentation.
Key LinuxLink Components:
Linux Kernel, Toolchain, Software
Packages, Bootloader
All Timesys Linux platforms are built
and tested for compatibility with our
freescale.com/Vybrid
Timesys LinuxLink
Linux Kernel and Drivers
• Latest open-source kernels
• ARM ® and other architectures
• Extensive SoC/device support
Development Tools/Libraries
• Latest version of gcc, glibc, uClibc
• Tested on all supported SoCs
• Eclipse-based environment
OS Apps and Middleware
• Rich selection of packages
• Networking, industrial, consumer
• Pre-built, tested, supported
Boot Loader
• For supported reference platforms
• Industry-standard U-Boot
• Latest open-source code base
LinuxLink Software Development Framework
semiconductor partners’ suggested
bootloader, saving time with initial
board bring up.
Factory Distribution Builder
Timesys’s Factory Distribution Builder
enables complete customization of
your Linux platform and integration of
third-party and proprietary software.
Also includes innovative “advice”
and “recommendation” engines to
minimize mistakes.
TimeStorm IDE
TimeStorm’s powerful suite of
application development tools expertly
handles embedded chores like crosscompiling
and remote debugging
while including support for advanced
features like profiling, testing and leak
detection. And TimeStorm is built on
the Eclipse IDE foundation, a platform
already familiar to developers.
Update Notifications
As a LinuxLink user, you’ll only receive
automatic notifications of updates
Beyond Bits Vybrid Edition
CHOOSE BUILD DEPLOY
TimeStorm IDE (Eclipse)
• Application development and debug
• Fully integrated with Factory tools
• Compatible with Eclipse ecosystem
Factory Distribution Builder
• Interactive UI with intelligent advice
• Guides your selection of packages
• Web (hosted) and desktop versions
Work Orders
Updates
• Automatic kernel updates
• Automatic middleware updates
• Web-based and desktop notifications
Support
• Web-based
• In-person
• Extensive documentation
Your Custom Tools (SDK)
• gcc/C library/gdb
• Relevant application libraries
Your Custom Image (BSP)
• Kernel/drivers
• Root file system
Ready to run on
your hardware
relevant to the Linux components used
in your software.
Unmetered Expert Linux Help
As a LinuxLink subscriber, you’ll have
access to responsive technical support
from our expert engineers. Intuitive online
support enables detailed information
exchanges and allows you to submit,
view and update requests, and access
or reopen resolved requests.
Get Your Free LinuxLink—
Build Your Custom BSP/SDK
in Minutes
Register for a Free LinuxLink account,
and assemble a Linux image that you
can download and run on your board.
Register at timesys.com/register.
For more information about Timesys’s
LinuxLink embedded Linux build
system, visit timesys.com/linuxlink.
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