Arrow Electronics Announces the Availability of Embedded Linux Software Solutions from Timesys
The North American Components business of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:
ARW) today announced the availability of embedded Linux software
solutions from Timesys Corporation.
Enabling developers to create quickly their own commercial-grade custom
Linux platforms, Timesys’ Web-based LinuxLink
software subscription includes an embedded Linux platform, precompiled
and tested for a given processor, and a full suite of Eclipse-based
development tools, documentation and support.
Timesys serves customers in various industries such as aerospace,
telecommunications, automotive, industrial automation, medical and
consumer electronics.
"Timesys with its unique LinuxLink is a
powerful addition to Arrow’s offerings and
delivers on our commitment of long-term support to developers working
with Linux,” said Chris Breslin, vice
president of marketing and product management for embedded computing at
Arrow.
"Today’s processor
and operating system design selections are tightly coupled,”
said Gregory Quiggle, vice president of sales and marketing for Timesys. "We
see the relationship with Arrow as a terrific means to help the
development community make well-informed design decisions regarding
embedded Linux and various popular processors, ‘system
on a chip,’ and ‘system
on modules.’” About Arrow North American Components
The North American Components (NAC) business of Arrow Electronics, Inc.
is a leading provider of semiconductors and passive, electromechanical
and connector products, computing solutions, services and supply-chain
solutions tailored to serve distinct customer segments with dedicated
sales teams. Two primary, customer-focused NAC groups serve these market
segments: The Arrow Electronics Components Group serves North
American-based OEM and contract manufacturing customers, and the
Arrow/Zeus Electronics Group targets the aerospace and military markets.
Arrow Electronics, Inc. (www.arrow.com)
is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial
and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing
solutions.
About Timesys
Timesys is the provider of LinuxLink, a Web-based software subscription
for both first-time and experienced embedded Linux developers. LinuxLink
provides the embedded software, tools, documentation and support needed
to quickly optimize a custom Linux platform for a given processor.
LinuxLink enables embedded development teams to unleash the innovation
of Linux without sacrificing the quality, service and support of a
traditional commercial embedded operating system. For more information,
visit www.timesys.com.
