Real-time under Windows in 64-bit
2011-08-18
Real-time extension is now available for 64-bit systems
The Berlin company Kithara Software announces their familiar Windows real-time extension »RealTime Suite« now in a special64-bit version, in order to stay abreast of this modern trend. All the benefits of the 64-bit world are now suitable for real-time under Windows as well.
The manager of Kithara Software, Uwe Jesgarz is sure: “Over the long-term development of the »RealTime Suite«, no topic has ever been more demanded by users than the real-time extension for the 64-bit version of Windows 7.” Existing previously boundary of 32-bit systems, namely the address space limitation of 4 GBytes, has now been overcome. “This allows users in automation, robotics, image processing as well as builders of test benches and special machines to implement powerful solutions very efficiently.”, continues Uwe Jesgarz.
All major existing function modules are source-compatible for 64-bit compilers and development environments. These include real-time multi-tasking and timer, which are not inferior to stand-alone real-time systems, though much easier to use due to the Windows integration of the »RealTime Suite«. Additionally, communication mechanisms such as Ethernet sockets with UDP or TCP with hard real-time capabilities are part of the software.
After accomplishing diligent efforts, the Berlin-based company sets up a special operating mode named “Kithara-32-in-64” (or short “KiK64”), so as to be able to perform 32-bit real-time software on 64-bit systems, which was formerly only possible by normal application programs. Uwe Jesgarz says: “Initially, KiK64 is offering investment protection for previous software, which cannot be created as a native 64-bit application. Furthermore, this approach allows compatibility with all current Windows operating systems with just one application.”
As before, widely utilized programming languages and development systems can be used, as for example C/C++ or Delphi. By moving the time-critical program parts into a DLL the .NET-languages like C# are appropriable as well.