RSSEmbedded Java-on-a-chip could lead to 'smarter trash'
By Tim Conneally | Published March 3, 2009, 1:57 PM
With the recently increased focus on Green technology and intelligent energy consumption, aJile Systems looks to the forthcoming growth in smart infrastructure with its direct execution 32 bit Java system on a chip, announced today.
The aJ-102 is a 32-bit microprocessor that includes a micro-programmed real-time kernel, an integrated DSP processor, a 10/100 Ethernet Controller, a USB OTG controller, a discrete encryption/decryption processor, and LCD controller. This sort of system on a chip is ideally suited for live resource tracking in smart meters, or for home automation.
While used in a number of industrial control systems. aJile's processors are proudly found in "intelligent dumpster" deployments. These trash receptacles are equipped with aJile systems that track the container's capacity and informs trash trucks which ones are in most urgent need of emptying. This in turn, saves labor and fuel costs by eliminating unnecessary trips.
When purchased in volume, the aJ-102 will cost about $16, and development kits will be available through the company's site in April for $499, when it makes a presentation at CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas.
Green tech using Java is not a very good match. Java is known to be a resource hog and slow. The chip is more likely a hardware byte-code interpreter which would be much slower than any other processor chip. It'll be a trash, a smart trash - literally. This is just an example of bussiness practice. The green intention is merely a bumper sticker.
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