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News Release from: IDT
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 15 October 2004
Pair to provide packet-processing
solutions
IDT and Mindspeed Technologies are working to deliver high-performance, integrated packet-processing solutions.
IDT and Mindspeed Technologies are working to deliver high-performance, integrated packet-processing solutions The solutions combine IDT network search engines (NSEs) and Mindspeed traffic stream processors (TSPs) for next-generation broadband access network equipment
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 12 Apr 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Mindspeed's M27480 and M27481 third-generation traffic stream processor (TSP3) devices interface seamlessly with the IDT 75N43102 NSE.
This access network processing solution offers designers reduced costs and board space due to chip reduction, improved performance and a less complex design, which leads to improved time-to-market and reliability.
The IDT 75N43102 search engine significantly extends the Ethernet, ATM, MPLS, and IP classification capabilities of Mindspeed's TSP3 network processors at a power and price point suitable for access and enterprise designs.
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To further simplify the design process, the IDT NSE technology has been fully integrated into all aspects of Mindspeed's TSP3 development environment.
Mindspeed's board developer's kit (BDK) includes a virtual test-bench with IDT NSE-encrypted models to enable simulation of hardware prior to layout.
A source developer's kit (SDK) is also available, allowing firmware development and simulation using IDT NSEs.
"We are pleased to work with IDT to deliver a high-performance, integrated solution for our mutual customers", said Neil Cohen, Product Manager for Mindspeed's broadband internetworking systems business unit.
"IDT is a leading provider of network search engine solutions for Ethernet switches, voice and wireless gateways, and remote DSLAMs, and our customers are very interested in our offering a seamless interface from our TSP3 traffic managers to the IDT NSE".
"Through complementary development with market leaders like Mindspeed, IDT is applying its proven technology expertise to solve real-world design challenges and provide comprehensive system solutions for the communications marketplace", said Dave Cech, Director of Marketing for the IDT IP Coprocessor Division.
"Mindspeed is a recognised leader for ATM and programmable traffic management products, and today's announcement solidifies IDT as the NSE vendor of choice for leaders of packet-processing silicon solutions".
Mindspeed's M27480 and M27481 devices are based on the third-generation traffic stream processor architecture and provide a variety of programmable traffic management and protocol internetworking functions for DSLAMs, PONs, enterprise routers and media gateways.
Unlike fixed-function traffic management devices, new features can be introduced with software upgrades, "future proofing" TSP3-based hardware deployed in networks for evolving requirements.
The IDT NSE adds increased classification capabilities - up to 64K traffic streams - when coupled with the Mindspeed M27481 TSP3 device.
The IDT 75N43102 NSE is the industry's lowest cost NSE in 32K x 72bit (2Mbit) configurations.
The device operates at 62.5 million searches per second and is optimised for cost-sensitive systems that need to achieve increased packet-processing rates to facilitate additional services such as Quality of Service (QoS) support, IP security, classification, traffic management, ATM forwarding and address classification.
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