Introduction to Virtualization
What is virtualization ?
Virtualization is a technique by which developers can run multiple Execution Environments on a single hardware platform under the control of a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM), sometimes called a Hypervisor. Within each Execution Environment is a virtual representation of the underlying hardware that makes it possible to host an Operating System (OS) and its applications, a Real-time operating system (RTOS), or a stand-alone application.
Without Virtualization | With Virtualization |
Each Execution Environment needs its own CPU and associated resources (memory and peripherals) | Multiple Execution Environments can run simultaneously on a shared and partitioned hardware platform (single or multi-core) |
What are virtualization's benefits ?
- Cost reduction
- Faster-Time To Market
TRANGO's hypervisor reduces the development effort involved in going from an existing product to the next generation, and improves the re-use and portability of legacy software and drivers. A virtualization architecture can also be used to maintain common drivers and proprietary firmware for all supported operating systems (Linux, Windows CE, Symbian, etc.).
- New product features
Products designed with TRANGO's hypervisor are inherently scalable and extensible .
The rapid integration of a Rich OS such as Linux or WindowsCE into its own execution environment makes available a wide variety of new applications while leaving the base functionality of the device intact.
TRANGO-enabled products support hot and secure update policies, allowing rapid run-time field upgrades.
TRANGO Virtual Processors has established strong partnerships with third-party vendors, providing trusted services in conjunction with the TRANGO architecture: DRM, Broadcast, Secure Update, Device Management, Payment, Crypto and many more.
TRANGO products help customers design new products and features in a cost-efficient way with faster Time-To-Market