DIAB-SDS Provides Software Development Tools for Motorola's New DSP56690 Baseband Processor

Business Wire, Nov 11, 1999

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 1999--

New Development Tools Accelerate Software Development

in the Competitive Cellular Telephone Market

DIAB-SDS, the leader in embedded 32-bit software development tools and a subsidiary of Integrated Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:INTS) today introduced a complete software development environment for Motorola's new DSP56690 baseband processor. The DSP56690 integrates a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) core and an M-CORE(TM) RISC microcontroller into a single processor that can handle all of the world's standards for cellular communications. DIAB-SDS software development tool support provides an integrated development solution that addresses the fast time-to-market needs of development teams working with the DSP56690. These teams must develop both M-CORE applications and DSP applications. They also face the challenging task of integrating these applications into a final system under incredible time-to-market pressures.

"Quality development tools are a critical element in Motorola's DigitalDNA(TM) portfolio for wireless systems," according to Mario Rivas, corporate vice president and general manager of the Wireless Subscriber Systems Group. "Motorola has worked closely with DIAB-SDS to ensure that DSP56690 developers have access to a solid development tool solution."

DIAB-SDS software development tools for the DSP56690/DSP56670 were developed jointly by DIAB-SDS and Motorola. These components have been combined into an integrated solution that is both sold and supported by DIAB-SDS.

"Providing a complete and integrated solution with industry leading support is crucial for DSP56690 developers in managing their time-to-market pressures," according to David Stepner, president of DIAB-SDS. "As Motorola's long time partner, it is vital to be the first to support this major new product targeting the wireless embedded market."

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DIAB-SDS Development tool support for the DSP56690/56670 includes the
following:

--   DIAB-SDS advanced optimizing C, C  , and Java(TM) compiler,
     assembler, and linker for M-CORE

--   DIAB-SDS RTA Suite of run-time analysis tools for M-CORE

--   DIAB-SDS SingleStep(TM) 7.5.1 debugger for M-CORE debugging of
     DSP56690/DSP56670 targets via a full range of Motorola Command
     Converters

--   DIAB-SDS advanced cycle-accurate simulator for M-CORE

--   Motorola Suite56 Compiler, Assembler, Linker for DSP56600

--   Motorola Suite56 Debugger for DSP56690/DSP56670 targets via a
     full range of Motorola Command Converters

--   Motorola Suite56 Simulator for DSP56600

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The availability of a comprehensive set of best-in-class development tools and CPU simulators at the same time as DSP56690/56670 samples will allow development teams to begin firmware development immediately, allowing for shorter development cycles in the extremely competitive cellular telephone market.

Availability

As a result of the close cooperation with Motorola, DIAB-SDS will be in a position to deliver commercial development tools for the DSP56690/DSP56670 when samples and development boards become available in late fourth quarter, 1999. The DSP56670 is the RAM development device for systems targeting the DSP56690.

The initial release of DIAB-SDS development tools for the DSP56690/56670 also supports development teams working with the older DSP56621/51/52/54 processors that combine an M-CORE processor and a DSP in a similar way. Supported host operating systems for the initial release include Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, and Solaris 2.5.1, 2.6 and 2.7.

About Motorola

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 1998 were $29.4 billion.

About DIAB-SDS

DIAB-SDS is a wholly owned, independent operating subsidiary of Integrated Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:INTS). Formed through the recent merger of Diab Data and SDS, DIAB-SDS is the new leader in embedded tools, offering the best compiling technology and software development solutions for embedded 32-bit RISC applications. DIAB-SDS specializes in open standards compliant, ultra high-performance C, C and Java compiling solutions, integrated run-time analysis tools, simulators, and comprehensive debug solutions. DIAB-SDS is headquartered in Foster City, California.

U. S. Sales Contact: DIAB-SDS, 323 Vintage Park Drive, Foster City, California 94404; telephone 650/356-5400; fax 650/356-5490; DIAB-SDS, 333 East Butterfield Road, Lombard, Illinois 60148; telephone 630/971-5900; fax 630/971-5901; email sales@sdsi.com. Additional information about DIAB-SDS is available at www.sdsi.com and www.ddi.com.

International Contacts: DIAB-SDS in the UK at 44(0)1442-876065; fax 4(0)01442-873262; email sales@sdsi.co.uk. DIAB-SDS in France at 33(0)442-125660; fax 33(0)442-125661; email sales@sds.fr.; DIAB-SDS in Japan at 81-3-5469-0240, fax 011-81-3-5469-2216, email harima@pop11.odn.ne.jp; US office for Asia/PAC at 630-971-5900; fax 630-971-5901; email asiapac@sdsi.com.