TAK Imaging Unveils New Rapid Prototyping Platform for Next Generation
Photo Printers; Solution Speeds Development and Time-to-Market for Dye Sub
Models
Sept. 27, 2005--TAK Imaging today announced full
availability of a complete hardware and software development solution for
accelerated and streamlined development of next generation dye sublimation photo
printers. The TAK Imaging SKRRPP-DS rapid prototyping platform (RPP) enables
developers to significantly shorten time-to-market design cycles, reuse software
development efforts and integrate a range of competitive price/performance based
features in printer designs.
"Our new RPP gives designers the most
cost-effective tools and solution available to quickly develop a range of next
generation dye sublimation photo printers -- from ultra-low cost devices to
robust, full featured systems," said TAK Imaging CEO, Doug
Goodyear.
Powering the new platform is the TAK S1, a highly
integrated System-on-Chip (SOC) that delivers industry-leading image processing
performance of 2.4 seconds for a four-mega pixel dye sublimation print. Software
for direct print application support from PCs, memory cards and PictBridge
enabled cameras as well as software development tools for the embedded
processors on the TAK S1 are also part of the package.
Featuring a highly flexible engine interface for
seamless connection to all types of Dye Diffusion Thermal Transfer (D2T2)
engines, the complete RPP package includes a development board with
-- Up to 128 Mbytes of DRAM
-- Connectors for all popular memory
cards
-- USB 2.0 Host and Device connectors
-- JTAG connectors for software development and
debug
-- Other connectors for LCD, TV out and
keyboard
The TAK Imaging RPP enables software developers to
easily write and debug code on the platform for tasks as diverse as developing a
new GUI to supporting a new engine. Easy access to the software modules allow
developers to make changes or add features for photo printer designs that
support multiple price/performance points using the same underlying hardware and
software base.
The SKRRPP-DS ships with a complete set of PC-based
development tools, including compilers, linkers, and debuggers for the ARM and
VersaRISC(TM)controllers for code written in C and C++. The package also
includes a compiler, a performance analyzer and a simulator for the integrated
Image Processing Engine (IPE) Digital Signal Processor on the TAK S1, enabling
developers to fine tune their DSP algorithms for optimal performance. TAK
Imaging also provides support to OEMs for development projects by providing
schematics, application notes, design tips and training on hardware and
software.
The SKRRPP-DS is available now. Please contact TAK
Imaging sales for pricing and delivery.
About TAK Imaging
TAK Imaging is a leader in providing the consumer
photo printer market with ready-to-customize, system solutions including imaging
technologies, semiconductors and software. Headquartered in San Mateo, Calif.,
TAK Imaging has offices in Mobile, Alabama, France and Japan.
VersaRISC is a trademark of TAK Imaging. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Posted: Tue - September 27, 2005 at 09:15 AM