EMERSON IMPLEMENTS TUNDRA SEMICONDUCTOR SERIAL RAPIDIO SWITCH.

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OTTAWA, Ontario/Canada, Aug. 31 /CNW-AsiaNet/ - Tundra Semiconductor Corporation (TSX: TUN), the leader in System Interconnect, today announced that Emerson Network Power's (NYSE: EMR) new Embedded Computing business, formerly Artesyn Communication Products, has implemented Tundra's industry-leading 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.

The Tundra Tsi568A is a high-performance switch with patent-pending technology that delivers the performance, power and configurability that embedded designers need to build reliable, high-performance RapidIO-based systems for a broad spectrum of wireless, video, and networking applications. Based on the Serial RapidIO Specification, the Tsi568A incorporates SerDes functionality, error recovery, priority-based and table-based fabric routing and high payload efficiency. This switch interconnects Serial RapidIO-enabled processors and peripheral devices, supporting an aggregate bandwidth of 80 gigabits per second. The switch also offers multiple port width and speed configuration options to efficiently manage power requirements.

"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," said Todd Wynia, vice president of product management for Emerson's new Embedded Computing business. "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(R) blades, AdvancedMC(TM) modules, and MicroTCA systems. The company is currently developing additional MicoTCA designs for high-volume access applications.

"We are proud to be collaborating in the evaluation and design of Emerson Network Power's next-generation Serial RapidIO-based systems," said Rick O'Connor, chief technology officer at Tundra. "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."

Tundra continues to lead in the development of the RapidIO standard and was the first semiconductor vendor to bring Parallel and Serial RapidIO switches to market. With numerous RapidIO switches launched and in production and partner development platforms available, Tundra is recognized as the market leader for advanced RapidIO System Interconnect. Tundra is committed to bringing high-performance RapidIO products to market to meet the rapidly growing demand from customers now designing with the RapidIO technology.