Xilinx buys embedded Linux tool vendor PetaLogix

#linux Xilinx buys embedded Linux tool vendor: said the addition of PetaLogix and itstechnology would strengthen...

SAN FRANCISCO—Programmable logic provider Xilinx Inc. said Tuesday (Aug. 28) it acquired embedded Linux solutions provider PetaLogix. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Xilinx (San Jose, Calif.) said the addition of PetaLogix and itstechnology would strengthen the firm's capabilities and commitment to customers to provide the best Linux solutions possible for embedded applications. "PetaLogix has been a key player behind the growing adoption of Xilinx programmable technologies within the embedded market, first providing a Linux distribution for MicroBlaze and PowerPC processors, and now a Linux distribution and tool chain for the Zynq-7000 All Programmable SoC," said Tomas Evensen, chief scientist for embedded software at Xilinx, in a statement. "With their technology, tool set and expertise, the PetaLogix team is uniquely positioned to help Xilinx further shorten time-...

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