DigiTech® Chooses QNX® for Real Time Operating System Control
(Dave Molter | Posted 2010-08-18)
DigiTech has chosen QNX® Software Systems Co. to provide the
Neutrino® Real Time Operating System for its JamMan™ Solo, Stereo, and
Delay pedals.
QNX is known as an industry leader in powering
mission-critical applications for a range of devices, including Harman
automotive infotainment systems.
QNX is providing its comprehensive software platform for the JamMan
line of pedals, giving users increased control and a more varied
feature set. The QNX Neutrino Real Time Operating System (RTOS) is a
modular, industrial-strength operating system that offers high
reliability and fast, predictable response times. Highly scalable, the
QNX Neutrino RTOS has a proven track record in everything from
television remote controls to the Space Shuttle.
“DigiTech, much like our artist base, is deeply committed to
innovation and not simply resting on accomplishments. Enabling new
levels of functionality and creativity in our pedals is a goal we
continually seek to emulate. Now with processing powered by the QNX
Neutrino operating system, we can offer higher performance, greater
functionality and unsurpassed reliability,” stated Rob Urry, president
of the Harman Music Group. “With QNX we are implementing the same
technology that is used by organizations such as Audi, Lockheed Martin
and NASA.”
QNX technology is highly popular in the automotive infotainment
market, where it ships in more than 200 vehicle models. Brands such as
Acura, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC,
Infiniti, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes,
Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen now use QNX technology as
the software foundation for their digital instrument clusters,
hands-free systems, multimedia head units, 3D navigation systems, or
rear-seat entertainment products.
The reliability of the QNX Neutrino RTOS comes from its true
microkernel architecture, which runs every driver, protocol stack,
file system and application in the safety of memory-protected user
space, outside the operating system kernel. As a result, individual
components can fail and be automatically restarted without affecting
other components or the kernel.
QNX and Neutrino are trademarks of QNX Software Systems GmbH & Co. KG,
which are registered trademarks and/or used in certain jurisdictions,
and are used under license by QNX Software Systems Co. All other
trademarks belong to their respective owners.
DigiTech is a unit of Harman International Industries, Incorporated
(www.harman.com).
HARMAN designs, manufactures and markets a wide range
of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and
professional markets – supported by 15 leading brands including AKG®,
Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®.
For more information on DigiTech effects, visit www.digitech.com.From a press release.
