Sun Java Toolkit for CDC Overview

The CDC Toolkit has been integrated into Java ME SDK. While you are welcome to use the Wireless Toolkit, we highly recommend the newer feature-rich Java ME SDK 3.0.

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Introduction

The Sun Java Toolkit for Connected Device Configuration (CDC) is a set of tools for developing applications that run on a range of network-connected consumer and embedded devices that support the Java ME CDC application framework, including high-end wireless devices and set-top boxes. The Toolkit includes the emulation environments, interface documentation, and examples that developers need to bring efficient and successful Java ME applications to market quickly.

For more general information on CDC technology, see our CDC technology page.

Features and Benefits

The Sun Java Toolkit for CDC includes many developer-friendly features:

• Develop in an environment that is closer to Java SE with the following available APIs:
  • Connected Device Configuration (CDC) 1.1 (JSR 218)
  • Foundation Profile (FP) 1.1 (JSR 219) with Security Optional Package 1.0
  • Personal Basis Profile (PBP) 1.1 (JSR 217)
• A mobile Swing and Java 2D graphical APIs:
  • Advanced Graphics and User Interface Optional Package for the J2ME Platforn (AGUI) 1.0 (JSR 209)
• Choice of emulator skins and enhanced screen features
• Create new standalone or Xlet projects
• Integration with NetBeans Mobility Pack for CDC

The toolkit's emulator is compliant with the relevant API technology compatibility kits, ensuring that all the APIs are present and will behave consistently with compliant implementations in the final release. The Sun Java Toolkit for CDC functions as a standalone toolkit with a simple development environment. Advanced developer features can be found when integrated with NetBeans™ and NetBeans Mobility Pack for CDC.

Distribution and Licensing

Developers can download a binary version of the Sun Java Toolkit for CDC for free.

For any other questions about the Sun Java Toolkit for CDC, please send us an email.

Discuss and ask application development questions with your peers on our CDC interest mailing list or at our CDC forums.