K Virtual Machine (KVM)

The K virtual machine (KVM) is an entirely new Java^TM runtime environment that was built from the ground up to make an extremely lean implementation of the Java virtual machine for use in devices that have a small memory footprint. The KVM is the core of the Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME). J2ME is a new edition of the Java 2 platform targeted at consumer electronics and embedded devices. So named because its size is measured in the tens of kilobytes, the KVM is suitable for 16/32-bit RISC/CISC microcontrollers with a total memory of no more than a few hundred of kilobytes and sometimes less than 128Kbytes of RAM. This typically applies to digital cellular phones, pagers, mainstream personal digital assistants, low-end analog set-top boxes, and small retail payment terminals.

Sun has been collaborating with industry leaders and service providers to develop the KVM. Service providers, consumer and embedded device manufacturers, and content developers are ready for a Java runtime environment that allows new types of compelling content -- email, games, ecommerce, chat, and so forth -- to be downloaded to cellular phones, pagers, set-top boxes, POS/retail devices and other consumer products.

Data Sheet	Find out some of the high-level specifics of the KVM in the data sheet.
White Paper	Find out more technical specifics in the KVM white paper.
Related Events	Come see KVM technology in action at: PalmSource'99 October 19 - 22, 1999 Santa Clara Covention Center Santa Clara, CA
In the News	Sun Announces Key Milestone for Real-Time Specification for JavaTM Technology (Press Release, 9/28/99) Sun Delivers on Vision to Bring JavaTM Technology to the Consumer and Embedded Market (Press Release, 9/28/99) Sun launched Sun Engineering Services, an organization aimed at helping companies to create JavaTM technology-enabled devices. (Press Release, 9/28/99) What is the Java Platform Micro Edition? (Feature Story, 6/15/99) Taking it to the Streets: Motorola and the K Virtual Machine (Feature Story, 6/15/99) Sun Hits the Wireless Market 'Sweet Spot' With the K Virtual Machine (Press Release, 6/15/99) Sun and NTT DoCoMo Unveil Prototypes of Next-Generation Java (Press Release, 6/15/99) 3Com and Sun Bring the Power of Java Technology to the Palm Computing® Platform (Press Release, 6/15/99)
FAQs	Find out more about the KVM in these Frequently Asked Questions
Special Offers	For those of you who attended or wanted to attend the JavaOneSM Conference, Motorola is offering "TheEx perience CD", a 20 minute adventure through tomorrow. The CD immerses users in a one-to-one interactive environment, which is both entertaining and educational. Java technologies are interactively woven into a suspenseful adventure storyline and further developed in a website that is linked directly to the CD ROM. The story allows users to explore and access future consumer and embedded technologies, future networks, future devices and applications. They are rewarded and driven to the next stage discovery. See http://experience.motorola.com.
Developer Support	For more developer related information regarding K Virtual Machine and other Java 2 Technologies please look at the Sun Developer Connection and the Java Developer Connection (JDC). By joining the SDC and JDC you can get access to technical support, discussion forums, online training, technical articles, bug parades, early access code and more!
Community Subscribers	K Virtual Machine technology users mailing list (mail from all subscribers to all subscribers, including members of the KVM technology team). To subscribe: Send email to: listserv@java.sun.com In the body of the message, type:     subscribe KVM-INTEREST To unsubscribe: Send email to: listserv@java.sun.com In the body of the message, type:    signoff KVM-INTEREST