Windows Embedded CE Overview

Componentized, real-time operating system for a wide range of small footprint devices.

Features at a glance:

Small Footprint	300KB/ 700 Components
Processor	ARM MIPS SH4 x86
Real-time OS:	32-bit Native Real-Time Support Unified Kernel
Run Win32 Apps:	Customized Win 32 Applications
Trial	6-month (180 days), fully functional
Cost (USD)*	Development Tools: $995 Runtime Licensing: $3.00 for Core SKU; $16.00 for Professional SKU New C5G and C6G SKUs for Consumer Internet Devices. Priced between Core and Professional.
Support	10-year product support life cycle Windows Embedded CE Development Center (MSDN) Partner Resources

* Runtime pricing is based on purchase volume (contact your local distributor for volume discount rates). Local taxes, tariffs, and other costs may apply

Developers use Windows Embedded CE for a variety of smart, connected, and service-oriented devices, ranging from power-conscious GPS handhelds to real-time, mission-critical industrial controllers, including:

ATMs
Barcode and RFID Scanners
Digital Picture Frames
Digital Media Adapters
Feature Phones
Fuel Pumps
Gaming Devices
GPS
Handheld Terminals
Home/building Automation Gateways
Industrial Controls
Intelligent Appliances

Mini-Kiosks
Mobile Point of Service
Monitoring Devices
Networked Media Devices
Media Servers
Remote Metering
Set-top Boxes
Smart Media Controls
Thin Clients
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phones
Windows SideShow

With the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 update, several new components help Windows Embedded CE 6.0 device makers efficiently build componentized, small footprint devices that connect to Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. These new features include additions and upgrades to:

Device Drivers
Remote Desktop
Internet Explorer
VoIP
Web Services on Devices (WSDAPI)
WMP updates
File system updates

The following White Papers describe these features in more detail:

“Real-Time VALIDATED” – Windows Embedded CE 6.0 passed all real-time tests during an independent evaluation. Read up on the details in this report, Independent Real-Time Report for Windows.
New Feature Overview
Core and Driver Improvements
Voice Over IP Improvements
Remote Desktop Protocol and Internet Explorer

Windows Embedded CE Advantages

Connectivity - 700 Components
By using only the components you need, you can shorten overall development, optimize operating system size, and lower hardware costs. View the complete list of Windows Embedded CE 6.0 components to see what operating system components work best for developing your device.
Confidence - Develop Using Visual Studio
Windows Embedded CE 6.0 streamlines the development process, allowing you to leverage your knowledge of Visual Studio and native development to create applications and drivers for CE 6.0 quickly. From Shared Source code availability to offering a broad selection of production quality drivers, learn more about the Windows Embedded CE product features that give you a competitive advantage.
Community and Support
An active development community and a network of industry leading Partners are available to help you every step of your development cycle. Working with a Windows Embedded Partner early on furthers your development savings. Windows Embedded CE is also cost-effective with runtime license costs determined per unit shipped.

For complete details, pricing, and licensing information, contact a Microsoft Windows Embedded Distributor near you.

New to Windows Embedded CE?
	Check out these resources to help you evaluate the product: Download a Windows Embedded CE Trial Datasheet: CE 6.0 (836 KB) Windows Embedded CE Case Studies

Supported BSPs

Microsoft Certified Board Support Packages (BSP) and CPUs are more readily accepted by customers and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and are promoted on Microsoft’s web sites.

Get Certified on CE 6.0 Today! MCTS Certification now available.

Latest Updates and Downloads

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