Embedded Tools GmbH adds timing analysis expert Rapita Systems to its portfolio

German distributor Embedded Tools GmbH has announced that it has added timing analysis tools to its portfolio with a distribution agreement with on-target profiling specialist Rapita Systems Ltd. Embedded Tools will be supplying Rapita Systems' software toolset, RapiTime. RapiTime analyses the timing behaviour of embedded real-time software using both a static model of the code structure and also detailed measurements of on-target timing behaviour. In addition to recording average and maximum observed times, RapiTime also adds the ability to predictively model untested paths and present distributions of time values. This enables more effective optimisation, debugging and timing validation than ever before. RapiTime places particular emphasis on analysis of the worst-case execution time (WCET), the key determining factor for real-time reactivity. "We selected the RapiTime Solution from Rapita Systems because this Tool is a great Software Timing Analyzer Solution for Embedded Real-Time Systems" said Reinhold Schmid, Managing Director of Embedded Tools. "Software has a big and still growing part in the value of today’s products, like cars and production machines. Here in Germany there is a lot of demand for such a solution, in safety critical applications in the automotive and industry control areas as well in aerospace applications. RapiTime saves the customers a lot of time to find critical areas and makes a certification much easier. So it is a perfect extension to the product portfolio of Embedded Software Development Tools. We are very happy that we can present such a great tool to our customers and the German market. It will help our customers and help us to continue the growth.” "The German market has always been an important one for us. Working with a company of the calibre of Embedded Tools allows us to demonstrate this" said Guillem Bernat, CEO of Rapita Systems. "Our focus is on developing timing analysis technology and bringing it to market. We always work with key industry specialists who understand the needs of their customers. Partnering with Embedded Tools is an important step in taking our technology to a wider audience. Embedded Tools has a wealth of expertise in the area of reliable systems, and we feel confident that they will be able to fully support our customers in Germany". About Rapita Systems Ltd Rapita Systems provides RapiTime, a tool suite for real-time timing analysis of embedded systems including avionics, telecommunications, space and automotive electronics. RapiTime provides a unique solution for analyzing worst-case execution time and performance profiling. RapiTime provides real-time timing analysis for complex software running on most microcontrollers and microprocessors. A privately owned company, Rapita Systems was founded in 2004 to commercialise worst-case execution time analysis and simulation technology developed in the Real-time Systems Research Group at the University of York. Further information about Rapita Systems can be found at http://www.RapitaSystems.com About Embedded Tools GmbH. Embedded Tools is a privately held company based in Münster Germany that provides leading edge Software Development Tools for Embedded Systems from selected vendors. Working as a focused Distributor of Tools which are compliant to the slogan "Life is too short for bad Tools!" has a lot of advantages for the customers. Embedded Tools has more than 20 years history in this market. This experience plus local support by people who know what Embedded Systems Development really means, gives customers the solution they need to develop their products fast, efficiently and without headaches. Embedded Tools provides Tools for all the different tasks needed: Modelling, Development, Code Generation, Emulation and Debugging, RTOS and System software, GUI/HMI Design and a BIOS for x86 Embedded Systems. For more information, please visit Embedded Tools at http://www.embedded-tools.de