Intel optimises wireless development for XScale devices

There are also floating-point emulation libraries, and compatibility with Microsoft Windows CE .NET Platform Builder and Embedded Visual C++. And other features already available in version 7.1 of the Intelï C++ Compilers for Microsoft Windows can now be used for XScale-based processors, specifically the Intel PXA25x and PXA26x.

Specifically, there are two releases. First, the Intel C++ Compiler for Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ has a RRP of $399, which is intended for straightforward development. Second, the Intel C++ Compiler for Platform Builder for Microsoft Windows CE .NET has a suggested list price of $1,499, and is intended for OEM and system integrator use.

The compilers use Intel's knowledge of their own processor architecture to optimise the executable binaries compiled from 'high-level' general languages such as C++. Intel claims a full range of applications - from games to core cell-phone operations - will realise performance benefits from the optimisations.

More information can be found at http://www.intel.com/software/products

Intel is emphasising the range now covered by its set of compilers and development tools, from XScale, through Pentium 4, to Xeon and Itanium 2 processors. 'Availability of these new compilers means developers now have optimised tools to improve the performance of applications spanning Intel-based mobile and wireless devices, desktops and servers,' said Jon Khazam, general manager of Intel's Software Products Division.