Applied Microsystems Announces NetROM for the Intel IXP1200 Network Processor Evaluation Kit.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 2001 NetROM(R) Delivers Fast Download and Debugging Solution for IXP (1) (Internet EXchange Processor) See IXA. (2) (Internet eXchange Point) A public junction point on the Internet that provides an on-ramp to the Internet as well as a location for carriers to exchange traffic. 1200-based Systems Applied Microsystems Corp. (Nasdaq:APMC APMC Application (Server) for Mail and Calendaring APMC Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference APMC Advanced Program Management Course APMC Amicale Philatélique et Marcophile Colmarienne APMC Afloat Personnel Management Center ) today announced the industry's fastest and most flexible firmware download and software debugging platform for the Intel(R) IXP1200 Network Processor Evaluation Kit. The combination of NetROM and Wind River Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:WIND) Tornado(R) integrated development environment See IDE. integrated development environment - interactive development environment (IDE), which includes VxWorks(R) AE real-time operating system (operating system) Real-Time Operating System - (RTOS) Any operating system where interrupts are guaranteed to be handled within a certain specified maximum time, thereby making it suitable for control of hardware in embedded systems and other time-critical applications. (RTOS (1) (RealTime Operating System) An operating system designed for use in a real time computer system. See real time system, embedded system, process control and OS-9. ), substantially improves the speed of file downloads and debugging support over conventional methods. The evaluation kit is Intel's most widely installed evaluation platform for developers of network equipment using the Intel IXP1200 Network Processor. NetROM substantially cuts development costs and time on Intel IXP1200 processor-based systems by delivering: Faster Data Transfer for Repetitive Downloads While other download approaches rely on serial- or parallel-link connections that are slower and less flexible for the user, Applied's NetROM uses a patented Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. high-speed data-transfer technology making it possible to cut your typical download by at least 20 percent. "If you average 50 downloads per week, each requiring 30 minutes, the time saved using NetROM becomes significant," said Mark Budzinski Mark Joseph Budzinski (born August 23, 1973 in Severna Park, Maryland) is an American former Major League Baseball player. An outfielder, Budzinski played in four games for the Cincinnati Reds in 2003. He last played professional baseball in 2005. , vice president of Sales and Marketing at Applied Microsystems. "Not only can developers conduct more 'what-if' analyses, they essentially incur no time penalty for experimenting with fixes." Highly Flexible "Plug and Play" Development Platform NetROM employs high-speed dual-port memory and connects to the target via the target's memory interface. This provides great flexibility and no dependency on the target processor. The Intel IXP1200 evaluation board provides a dedicated 60-pin, high-density connector for NetROM -- creating true "plug and play" capability for users of the IXP1200 Network Processor. Virtual Connectivity that Bypasses Physical Target Limitations NetROM comes with a virtual Ethernet or serial port giving the user the ability to add connectivity to a target during debug To correct a problem in hardware or software. Debugging software means locating the errors in the source code (the program logic). Debugging hardware means finding errors in the circuit design (logical circuits) or in the physical interconnections of the circuits. even if the ultimate target does not have these physical connections. With NetROM, the user now has the means to broadcast diagnostics or provide a terminal interface to their target. Leverages Team Development with Remote Network Access NetROM's Ethernet connection also enables remote network access, which expands work-site flexibility and design involvement by the full development team. Both Wind River Tornado 2.0 debugging and Intel Internet Exchange Architecture Internet Exchange Architecture (acronym: IXA) is a chip set and framework produced by Intel Corporation used by manufacturers to design customised network processors. Introduced in 1999, the first model was based on the StrongARM processor. Software Development Kit microengine debugging capabilities are accessible via the NetROM network. "The NetROM software debugging platform for the IXP1200 from our key WindLink partner Applied Microsystems is another example of their well-regarded work with Wind River Systems," said David Sheaffer, senior director of business development and marketing for Wind River's Platform business unit. "This debugging platform enhances the robust capabilities of the Tornado development environment." "Intel welcomes the support of Applied Microsystems' NetROM platform for the IXP1200 Network Processor," said Nick Finamore, general manager for Intel's Network Processor Business Unit. "As an active member of the Intel IXA (1) (Integrated XSeries Adapter) See IXS. (2) (Internet EXchange Architecture) A family of chips from Intel that are designed to enable network device manufacturers to build custom systems. Developers Forum, Applied understands the time-to-market challenges faced by network equipment developers and how to parlay the power of Intel's IXP Network Processor Evaluation Kit to help address those issues." Pricing and Availability NetROM for the Intel IXP1200 Network Processor Evaluation Kit is available now. Price is $6,100. NetROM for Tornado 2 and Tornado AE is available now starting at around $6,100. A free two-week evaluation program is available on the Applied Microsystems Web site at http://www.amc.com/products/netrom/painrelief.html. Comprehensive technical support and on-site training are also available from Applied. Additional Resources A step-by-step guide is also available for developers who use the Intel IXP1200 Network Processor Evaluation Kit and want to know more about the advantages available from the NetROM solution. The guide is available from the Applied Microsystems Technology Center at http://www.amc.com/techcenter/dload.phtml. About Applied Microsystems Applied Microsystems expedites the development, test and deployment of business- and safety-critical real time embedded systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. . Applied is a leading provider of innovative technologies, such as application and low-level embedded software Instructions that permanently reside in a ROM or flash memory chip. Embedded software may be immediately available to the CPU or, for faster execution, may be transferred to RAM first and then executed. test, debug, and verification tools. Using Applied's tools, engineers test, debug, and verify embedded software found in optical or wireless voice and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. networks; airborne, medical, and automotive systems See ITS, embedded system, drive-by-wire, adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance system, autonomous vehicle, heads-up display, DSRC, lane departure system, CAN bus, FlexRay and SYNC. ; industrial automation, console games, and consumer electronics. Applied's solutions deliver the visibility, reliability, and credibility required in today's complex business-critical embedded systems. Applied's most popular tools include NetROM(R), PowerTAP(R), CodeTAP(R), SuperTAP(R), and CodeTEST(R). The company can be reached at P.O. Box 97002, Redmond, WA 98073-9702; by phone at 800/426-3925; or by e-mail at info@amc.com. Visit Applied on the Web at www.amc.com. All trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective owners and are protected therein. NetROM is a trademark and CodeTEST, PowerTAP, CodeTAP and SuperTAP are registered trademarks of Applied Microsystems Corp. Intel is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Wind River Systems, WindLink, VxWorks and Tornado are registered trademarks of Wind River Systems Inc. |
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