Express Logic joins extended RX ecosystem support programme

Renesas has teamed up with selected Alliance partners since February 2013 to provide wide range of software tools and libraries tailored to RX microcontroller family. This support programme has now been extended until February 2015.

The programme supports a wide range of middleware (such as operating systems, TCP/IP, USB, CANopen, Profinet, EtherCat and Powerlink stacks), thanks to partnership with industry leading software alliance partners like Segger, Micrium, port, TMG, HCC Embedded, Wittenstein and Express Logic. FAT file systems and graphical user interface packages, as well as an IAR compiler licence are available as part of the program.

Renesas’ 32-bit RX microcontrollers provide 8kB to 4MB on-chip flash memory and 8-512kB on-chip SRAM in 36-177 pin packages. Common core, IP and development tools ensure maximum compatibility across the range. The support programme offers maximum value across the RX MCUs, providing qualifying customers with free development boards and free market-leading software.

"We are glad to team up with Express Logic as a new software alliance partner for this innovative ecosystem support programme. ThreadX and its integrated middleware offers an extensive range of well accepted software components and stacks. The Express Logic software solutions, combined with the widely scalable 32-bit RX MCU platform, creates an ideal base for any customer application. The 32-bit RX MCU family is supported by a vast online infrastructure of freely available sample code, but many customers prefer to use a commercial solution in their design. To lower the entry threshold for a 32-bit RX design and to help customers get their products to market faster, we have initiated this innovative support programme in cooperation with selected Alliance Partners. It enables customers to have the best of both worlds - the peace of mind that comes from using established commercial software, and its provision free of charge. For Renesas and its partners, this is a big investment that will immediately benefit our joint customers,” comments Bernd Westhoff, RX Product Manager, Renesas.

William E. Lamie, President and CEO, Express Logic, added: “Express Logic is honoured to be invited to participate in the Renesas RX ecosystem support programme in Europe. Our ThreadX RTOS and middleware fully support the RX product family, providing superior time to market for demanding electronic applications in medical, industrial, and consumer products in Europe and around the world. Now, Renesas customers can take advantage of the RX ecosystem support programme and gain access to these leading RTOS products free-of-charge.”

Qualified RX customers will be able to access these commercial software packages free of charge.