Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") has released a USB2.0 sample driver for Windows(R) Embedded CE 6.0 designed for use with the high-speed USB2.0-compatible Epson S1R72V17 USB controller LSI. This sample driver is unique in that it can be connected to a mouse, keyboard, hub, and to storage equipment in order to effortlessly set up a development environment on a CEPC device, eliminating the need to establish a specialized development platform environment. By launching this new sample driver for Windows(R) Embedded CE 6.0, Epson has further expanded its lineup of sample drivers for USB controller LSI products in an effort to support customers in their development activities.

For further details on the S1R72V17 and other Epson USB controller LSIs that are compatible with high-speed USB2.0, as well as sample drivers and other related products, please refer to the following homepage: http://www.epson.jp/device/semicon_e/

Information on Epson’s semiconductor sample driver for Windows(R) Embedded CE 6.0
Epson’s semiconductor sample drivers for Windows(R) Embedded CE 6.0 make it easier for users to operate S1R72V17 high-speed USB2.0-compatible USB controller LSIs on CEPC platforms. The sample driver can be used on a CEPC device installed with the Windows(R) Embedded CE 6.0 development platform simply by connecting the converter board for PCI connection and the S1R72V17 evaluation board that are included as evaluation boards in the sample driver package. As a result, customers can carry out application development utilizing USBs without having to set up development board environments for product development. This driver is compatible with equipment often used during the early stages of development such as mouses, keyboards, and hubs, as well as mass storage class devices used to store memory. It also comes equipped with a test mode function which is essential during the product commercialization phase for USB authentication testing. In addition to this new sample driver, Epson already offers a sample driver for Windows(R) Embedded CE 5.0 as part of its regular product lineup.

Because USB2.0 high-speed controller products represent such a key segment for the company, Epson will continue to expand its lineup of these products. Epson also plans to increase its selection of sample drivers compatible with a wide variety of operating systems in order to support customers in their development activities.

Eugene Saburi, Managing Executive Officer, General Manager, Business & Marketing, Microsoft Corporation, provided the following comments regarding the product launch. "I’d like to offer my congratulations to Epson on the release of the new USB2.0 sample driver for Windows(R) Embedded CE 6.0 (CE 6.0). This sample driver’s compatibility with Windows(R) Embedded CE 6.0 will make it possible for users to take advantage of CE 6.0’s new functions using a variety of equipment such as the PC peripherals and consumer products that are becoming increasingly compact these days. Since the sample driver is compatible with Windows(R) Automotive in addition to various CE versions, I believe it will increase the options available to development professionals and facilitate the progress of their platform development activities. At Microsoft, we plan to continue offering embedded OS products that are ideally suited to market demands."

Features of Windows(R) Embedded CE 6.0 sample driver for S1R72V17
1) USB2.0 host functions

2) USB2.0 device functions

Software development support
Epson worked in collaboration with various partners to develop this product and provides extensive support to ensure efficient and smooth software product development.

S1R72V series Windows(R) Embedded CE partners
1. OS Vendor
Microsoft Corporation http://www.microsoft.com/windows/embedded/eval/wince/default.mspx

2. Development Board Vendor
Sophia Systems Co., Ltd. http://www.sophia.com/products/SG3.html

Compatibility of the S1R72V series with Windows(R) Embedded CE

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