Tundra Semiconductor Corporation, in system interconnect, announced that Emerson Network Power's new embedded computing business, formerly Artesyn Communication Products, has implemented Tundra's Tsi568A Serial RapidIO Switch into the Fat Pipe switch module in its new 12-slot MicroTCA development system, and is working with Tundra on a series of additional Serial RapidIO designs.
Todd Wynia, vice president of product management for Emerson's new embedded computing business, said, "Serial RapidIO is one of the technologies most desired for key MicroTCA applications like gateways and wireless base stations, and Tundra enabled us to provide this functionality in our newest development system. AdvancedTCA, AdvancedMC, and MicroTCA are quickly becoming the open architecture platforms of choice among network equipment providers, and Tundra provides a stable, scalable and high-performance interconnect solution that helps speed our time-to-market."
Emerson's MicroTCA development system is equipped with a MicroTCA Carrier Hub (MCH) module, power supply, Fat Pipe switch module, application/protocol processing, and platform management software. The system was recently part of a series of IMS and signaling demonstrations using Emerson's new AdvancedTCA blades, AdvancedMC modules, and MicroTCA systems.
Rick O’Connor, chief technology officer at Tundra, stated, "We are proud to be collaborating in the evaluation and design of Emerson Network Power's next-generation Serial RapidIO-based systems. We recognize AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA as fast-growing markets and we are committed to ensuring that the RapidIO ecosystem, and Serial RapidIO interconnect, are a driving force behind the momentum."
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