Date: 07/03/2011

Renesas' R-Car Series SoCs to support Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7

Renesas has announced its support of the newly released Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7 operating system for the company's systems-on-chip (SoCs) including the R-Car series of SoCs to offer new functionality and a development environment that supports the quick creation of small, smart, securely connected devices.

"Windows Embedded Compact 7 delivers the latest technologies for building the next generation of specialized devices," said D'Arcy Salzmann, senior product manager for Windows Embedded at Microsoft. "We are excited to work with Renesas Electronics to bring developers and designers a powerful real-time OS and a full tools suite, enabling an integrated, streamlined development experience that helps speed devices to market."

"Renesas Electronics' commitment to support Windows Embedded goes back to the early days of Windows CE 1.0," said Hideaki Chaki, senior vice president, 2nd SoC Business Unit, Renesas Electronics Corporation. "The result of this commitment is reflected in Renesas Electronics having more than 50 percent market share (Note 1) in Asia for Windows Embedded solutions. Moving forward, we intend to use this expertise to further expand our business in North America and Europe."