Innovasic Semiconductor Announces the Availability of a TCP/IP Stack for the fido1100(TM).ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Innovasic Semiconductor, a leader in replacement integrated circuit (IC) and microcontroller solutions, today announced the availability of a TCP/IP stack for its new fido1100 (flexible input deterministic output) industrial microcontroller. The stack will allow users to configure one of fido's Universal I/O Controllers (UICs) to communicate with other devices utilizing the Internet Protocol (IP). Each one of fido's four UICs is a dedicated RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. engine, which can be programmed to support a variety of I/O protocols. This flexibility allows fido to be used in multiple designs with different I/O requirements, reducing the cost and obsolescence risk of carrying multiple parts in inventory. The release features a highly optimized embedded TCP/IP stack, no OS dependencies and supports zero data copy. In addition, it supports DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the client, socket interface, BOOTP (BOOTstrap Protocol) A TCP/IP protocol used by a diskless workstation or network computer (NC) to obtain its IP address and other network information such as server address and default gateway. , DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to client stations logging into an IP network. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent "static" IP addresses. DHCP software runs in servers and routers. , TELNET, FTP, TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) A lightweight version of the FTP protocol that has no directory browsing or password capability. Employing UDP rather than TCP for transport, TFTP is typically used to transfer firmware upgrades to network equipment such as , POP3, SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. SMTP defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. , IMAP IMAP - Internet Message Access Protocol 4, HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. 1.0/1.1,TCP, UDP UDP (uridine diphosphate): see uracil. (User Datagram Protocol) A protocol within the TCP/IP protocol suite that is used in place of TCP when a reliable delivery is not required. , IP, ICMP, IGMP, ARP, multicast, Ethernet, and SNTP client protocols. "The addition of a stack is part of our commitment to increasing the power and flexibility of the UICs," said Keith Prettyjohns, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Innovasic Semiconductor. "We will continue to work with our customers to develop protocols that best support their needs, providing a complete solution." In the fido1100, each UIC can be programmed to support 10/100 Ethernet (with MAC address filtering), two UARTs (16550 type), SMBus, Smart GPIO (up to 18-bits per UIC), SPI, I2C and even customer proprietary protocols. The TCP/IP stack will be included in the release of Evaluation Design Kits shipping in January 2007. About fido Microcontrollers The fido family of 32-bit real-time microcontrollers was designed from the ground up for embedded industrial control requirements. Combining the best of tried-and-true solutions with innovative new features, it provides a welcome relief to system designers and programmers. This innovative new architecture optimizes the balance between hardware and software features. The fido microcontroller also combines new features with something familiar - the 68000 instruction set. And unlike the original 68000 parts, Innovasic is guaranteeing long life availability of the fido1100. With fido, many features that were once conducted in software have been hardwired into the chip to provide reliable real-time response, predictable performance and robust debug - shortening the time-to-market and easing field deployment. These features lower processing requirements and reduce the power consumption, clock rate, and design complexity. For more information on fido, please visit http://www.engineersbestfriend.com/ About Innovasic([R]) Semiconductor Innovasic Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company A fabless semiconductor company specializes in the design and sale of hardware devices implemented on semiconductor chips. It achieves an advantage by outsourcing the fabrication of the devices to a specialized semiconductor manufacturer called a semiconductor foundry or "fab. focused on serving the industrial market. The company has established a world-class reputation for solving obsolescence problems by developing microcontrollers and peripheral ICs that are one hundred percent compatible with an original manufacturer's part in response to an End of Life notice. Having shipped over a million production ICs to the industrial market, Innovasic has become a trusted partner and an approved vendor to many of the leading industrial equipment manufacturers worldwide. By developing close partnerships with its customers, the company has not only secured numerous wins for its growing line of replacement microcontrollers, but it has now launched its own family of industrial microcontrollers - specifically designed to solve problems typically overlooked by other semiconductor manufacturers. The new fido brand of microcontrollers has a novel architecture protected by multiple patent applications, while at the same time being compatible with one of the most widely used instruction sets. For more information on Innovasic Semiconductor, please visit http://www.innovasic.com All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies. |
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