Virtual Platforms

Virtio powers dramatic gains in software development by delivering early access to fast, full-function software emulation of embedded devices and systems. Virtio's software emulation, call virtual platforms, also shorten development cycles through better control and visibility into both hardware and software.

A Virtual Platform includes all of the building blocks of the embedded system, i.e. processor and peripherals. Each platform is ensured to integrate with software IP (RTOS, drivers and protocol stacks) and development tools (IDE, debuggers and compilers) delivering a complete environment for the software development team. This allows a single set of tools to be used throughout the entire project life cycle.

Recently Announced Virtual Platforms

Virtio is pleased to announce the addition of the following Virtual Platforms. Click on the platform name below for more detailed information on each platform. Other platforms are under development and available under an NDA.

For pricing and availability please contact sales@virtio.com.

Vendor	Architecture	Virtual Platform	Description	Buy
Freescale	i.MX31	VPMX31	The VPMX31 Virtual Platform simulates the Freescale i.MX31 and i.MX31L multimedia applications processor and Application Development System.
Texas Instruments	OMAP	VPOM-3430	The VPOM-3430 Virtual Platform is a high-performance software simulator of the TI OMAP3430 Software Development Platform is the first member of the TI OMAP 3 architecture, which combines mobile entertainment capabilities with high-performance productivity applications for building new classes of devices.
	OMAP	VPOM-2430	The VPOM-2430 Virtual Platform is a high-performance software simulator of the TI OMAP2430 Software Development Platform for advanced mobile phone video and imaging.
	OMAPVox	VPOM-V1030	The VPOM-V1030 Virtual Platform is a high-performance software emulator of the TI OMAPV1030 Software Development Platform.
		VPDA295	The VPDA295 Virtual Platform is a high performance software emulator of Texas Instruments DA295 reference design. This TI reference design includes the TMS320DA295 digital audio processor which is targeted for use in portable audio applications.
	OMAP	VPOM-2420	The VPOM-2420 Virtual Platform is a high-performance software emulator of the TI OMAP2420 Software Development Platform.
	OMAP	VPOM-1610	The VPOM-1610 Virtual Platform is a fast, full function software emulator of the TI Innovator™ Kit for OMAP1610 Platform.

Download and Evaluate a Virtual Platform

The following Virtual Platforms are available to download for a free 14-day full function evaluation. Click on the platform name below for more detailed information on each platform.

About Virtual Platforms

A Virtio Virtual Platform provides a significant advantage to software developers productivity. Included with every virtual platform is a development environment that enables you, the software developer, to breakpoint, single-step the hardware, read registers and watch signals inside the hardware models. Think of the models as an executable version of the programmer's reference manual for each device, providing a powerful environment to quickly isolate and understand software problems.

Besides control and visibility, using a software model of the hardware offers several significant advantages over using real hardware. One of the most important capabilities is automated testing. By using a virtual platform you can automate tests of your software using desktop testing tools and create regressions to assure that changes don't diminish software functionality.

A Virtio Virtual Platform on your desktop with your favorite development tools and your particular software configuration creates a complete development environment. Virtio supports debugger interfaces like Remote Debugger Interface (RDI) and Meta Debugger Interface (MDI) as well as network and serial client debugging. These interfaces make it easy to use a virtual platform with your favorite development tools. In addition each virtual platform comes with a number of software configurations like ROM monitors, diagnostics, boot-loaders and complete operating systems. If these don't fit your needs, create your own software configuration.

Virtio Virtual Platforms execute application software on top of the virtual hardware with execution speeds of ten million instructions per second per GHz of the host CPU. They boot popular operating systems such as Microsoft^® Windows^® CE, Symbian OS^™, Linux^® and VxWorks^® in seconds.

Not only can you create a complete software version of your product, you can share it with customers, prospects or colleagues by taking advantage of Virtio's flexible licensing. Virtio licensing allows you to send copies of your platform and configurations to anyone electronically to evaluate for up to 14-days - making it easy to get feedback on the device functionality.

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