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WinCE 5.0
Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0 is an open, scalable, 32-bit operating system (OS) that integrates reliable, real time capabilities with advanced Windows technologies. Windows CE allows you to build a wide range of innovative, small footprint devices. A typical Windows CE–based device is designed for a specific use, often runs disconnected from other computers, and requires a small OS that has a deterministic response to interrupts. Examples include enterprise tools, such as industrial controllers, communications hubs, and point-of-sale terminals, and consumer products, such as cameras, Internet appliances, and interactive televisions.

PB 5.0 Eval Jacket Outside

PB 5.0 Eval Jacket Inside

Microsoft Windows® CE 5.0 Evaluation Version (120-Day Limit On Use)
0704 Part No. X10-70982
PB 5.0 Eval DVD PB 5.0 Third-Party CD
Platform Builder 5.0
  • Pre-requisite Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Package in \dotnetfx.exe
  • Install via \Microsoft Windows CE 5.0.msi
  • Evaluation Version has start time limit, no run-time image signing
  • Online Version (setup.exe downloads additional 600+MB)
  • Free Trial Product Key requires Live ID registration and survey
  • Updates (Install Yearly RollUp and subsequent Monthly Updates)
  • Uninstall only removes Microsoft installed files
  • Side-by-side install with other Windows CE versions affects PlatMan/CoreCon


  • PB 5.0 Third-Party CD

    Third Party Solutions CD for Windows® CE 5.0
    0504 Part No. X10-50205 (included in Windows® CE 5.0 kits)

    Contains value-added software from third party companies that is designed for and compatible with the Windows CE 5.0 operating system. The CD contains the following types of software: hardware-specific device drivers, Board Support Package (BSPs), boot loaders, and profiling tools. Given that Windows CE 5.0 potentially reaches thousands of companies, the goal is to provide a richer out-of-box experience for these customers by including the third party value-add software on the CD.

    Board Support Packages (BSP):
  • AMD Geode™ Hawk hardware/software system platform
  • Cirrus Logic EDB9312/EDB9315 development board
  • ICOP Technology Vortex86 Single Board Computers
  • Intel® IXDP425/IXCDP1100 Development platform
  • Marvell Semiconductor's 88E6318 "LinkStreet" Gateway SoC
  • MIPS Malta reference platform
  • Renesas HS7751RSTC01H (SH7751R and HD64404) reference platform
  • ST Microelectronics STPC Vega Evaluation Board


  • Drivers:
  • AuthenTec Finger Print Sensor LAP and Local Authentication SubSystem (LASS) security component
  • Datalight FlashFX
  • Emtrion HiCOCAN-104 interface card
  • Epson S1D13714 Mobile Graphics Engine with hardware JPEG Encoder/Decoder
  • M-Systems DiskOnChip 2000, DiskOnChip Millenium, and DiskOnChip Millenium Plus devices
  • M-Systems SureFS, SCANDISK-free, FAT-16 compatible file system
  • Philips 1582/83 USB Funtion Controller
  • Silicon Motion VoyagerGX Graphics Controller
  • Socket Communications Dual Serial I/O PC Card
  • Socket Communications Quad Serial I/O PC Card
  • Socket Communications 10/100 Ethernet CF Card
  • SoftConnex Technologies TD242LP Host Controller
  • VIA Networking Technologies WETCE5 Adapter
  • VIA Networking Technologies VNWLGC5 Adapter
  • VIA Networking Technologies Velocity Family Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
  • VIA Technologies WCE X86 CLE266/CN400 DirectDraw Video Port
  • VIA Technologies WCE X86 PLE133/PM601/KLE133/MVP4 DirectDraw VT1621 TV encoder
  • VIA Technologies WCE X86 ProSavage DirectDraw
  • VIA Technologies Unified Audio Model Driver for VT8233 Variants and VT8235
  • VIA Technologies Unified Audio Model Driver for VT686A/VT686B/VT8231
  • VIA Technologies Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter


  • Tools:
  • KUKA Controls CeWin 3.2
  • Renesas Technology HEW E10A/E10A-USB emulator eXdi
  • Renesas Technology RamDL (Ram DownLoad) eXdi plug-in
  • Entrek TOOLBOX Windows CE Edition 1.4


  • eVC4 CD

    Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 (Includes Service Pack 4)
    0504 Part No. X10-50200 (included in Windows® CE 5.0 kits)

    eVC 4.0 (SP4)
  • CD contents in DVD \eVC directory
  • Install via setupall.exe
  • Product Key in cdkey.txt
  • Online Version of eVC 4.0
  • Online Version of eVC 4.0 Service Pack 4 (SP4)


  • PB 5.0 OEM

    Microsoft Windows® CE 5.0 OEM Software
    0504 Part No. X10-50164
    PB 5.0 OEM CD PB 5.0 Third-Party CD PB 5.0 eVC4 CD
    Platform Builder 5.0
  • Pre-requisite Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Package in \dotnetfx.exe
  • Install via \Microsoft Windows CE 5.0.msi
  • Must Uninstall Evaluation Version before OEM Software installation
  • OEM Software ($995 MSRP) available from Distributors
  • OEM Software Updates requires OEM License agreement
  • Premium Shared Source available to OEMs purchasing 15K+ licenses

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