The Connected Device Configuration (CDC) is a framework for building J2ME applications on embedded devices ranging from a pager up to Set-top box. However, there is also CLDC and MIDP to allow a more fine-grained distinction. Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition, or J2ME, is a collection of Java APIs targeting embedded consumer products such as PDAs, cell phones and other consumer appliances. ... A pager that is in use for emergency services A pager is an electronic device used to contact people via a paging network. ... The term set-top box describes a device that connects to a television and some external source of signal, and turns the signal into content then displayed on the screen. ... The Connected Device Configuration (CDLC) is a framework for building J2ME (or Embedded Java) applications on embedded devices. ... MIDP stands for the Mobile Information Device Profile. ...

Typical requirements

32 bit CPU, 2MB of RAM, and 2.5MB of ROM. This CPU uses numerous pins to connect to the motherboard. ... Look up RAM and random access memory in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Different types of RAM. From top to bottom: DIP, SIPP, SIMM 30 pin, SIMM 72 pin, DIMM, DDR DIMM Random access memory (sometimes random-access memory), commonly known by its acronym RAM, is a type of computer storage... Rom is also the name of a toy and comic book character Rom (Spaceknight). ...

Profiles

Three profiles are based on the CDC

• Foundation Profile
  • J2SE-like API
  • No graphical user interface (GUI)
• Personal Basis Profile
  • Extension to Foundation Profile
  • Lightweight GUI support
• Personal Profile
  • Extension to Personal Basis Profile
  • Full AWT and applet support
  • Easy to port PersonalJava based applications

Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition or J2SE is a collection of java Application Programming Interfaces targeting Java platform applications running on a workstation. ... API redirects here. ... A graphical user interface (or GUI, sometimes pronounced gooey) is a method of interacting with a computer through a metaphor of direct manipulation of graphical images and widgets in addition to text. ... The Abstract Windowing Toolkit (AWT) is Javas platform_independent windowing, graphics, and user_interface widget toolkit. ... An applet is a Java compliant software component that runs in the context of web application on a client computer. ...

External links

• http://java.sun.com/products/cdc/