IDT Introduces IP Co-Processors With Seamless QDR Interface to Intel's New Network Processors
IDT to Deliver Comprehensive Packet-Processing Solutions
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2002--IDT (Integrated Device Technology, Inc.) (Nasdaq:IDTI - news), a leading communications IC company, today introduced a new family of ternary Internet Protocol (IP) co-processors which offer a glue-less quad data rate (QDR) interface to the new Intel IXP2800 and IXP2400 Network Processors, and increase searching capabilities to achieve an unprecedented 125 million searches per second (MSPS), allowing for multiple lookups at OC-192 line rates.
IDT is working with Intel to provide comprehensive packet-processing enablers, including a simulation model and complete software support for the application library, which simplifies the development process for network equipment designers, resulting in faster time to market and lower design costs for next-generation equipment. The solutions target applications requiring line rates up to OC-192, such as core and edge routers and layer 4 through 7 switches.
``IDT is demonstrating innovation with its IP co-processor product portfolio, its aggressive roadmap for future devices, and its provision of a comprehensive packet-processing solution,'' said Bob Merritt, director of emerging markets at Semico Research Group. ``And, with the introduction of its high-performance, IP co-processor devices with glue-less QDR interfaces, IDT will remain a leader in the CAM market place.''
Based on the integration of content addressable memory (CAM) technology and high-performance logic, IDT's new ternary IP co-processors are compliant with the Network Processor Forum's NPF2001.114.14 (LA-1) QDR standard and seamlessly interface to the network processor unit (NPU). The need for interface logic to NPU is thus eliminated, conserving valuable board real estate. IDT's IP co-processors include a set of advanced database management features and sophisticated instruction capabilities that extend the searching functionality involved in packet classification and forwarding for network processors. The resulting extra headroom allows the NPU to address value-added functions in data and voice access, subscriber aggregation, line aggregation and services, and transport applications.
``IDT's glue-less QDR interface offers developers using the IXP2800 and IXP2400 Network Processors options that will help reduce costs and design times,'' said Doug Davis, general manager of the Intel Network Processor Division.
IDT will offer a foreign object model, a cycle- and data-accurate C simulation model, which when paired with the Microengine Development Environment of Intel's Internet Exchange Architecture (IXA) Software Development Kit 3.0, allows customers to evaluate the packet-processing solutions in a simulation environment prior to silicon.
``Our unique database management features and search acceleration capabilities provide power control and efficient communication between our IP co-processors and Intel's network processors, streamlining the lookup process to enable packet-processing solutions at full line rate,'' said Pat Lasserre, director of strategic marketing for IDT's IP co-processor division. ``We appreciate the importance of aligning with Intel to achieve best-of-breed solutions for our customers and to allow us to meet the rigorous next-generation requirements of future packet-processing applications.''
Customers can begin simulation with the foreign object model in early Q2CY02. IDT will deliver its ternary IP co-processors with QDR interfaces in Q3CY02. IDT is committed to supporting the Intel® Internet Exchange Architecture (IXA) and is a member of the Intel IXA Developer Network.
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IDT IP Co-Processors
IDT is the volume shipment leader of standard, full-ternary IP co-processor devices. By integrating CAM technology with high-performance logic, IDT provides IP co-processing solutions to accelerate deep packet classification and forwarding, as well as policy-based applications. IDT's IP co-processor products, coupled with an NPU or classifier, provide an order of magnitude system performance improvement over stand-alone NPU solutions.
IDT's family of standard IP co-processors includes 32Kx72 and 64Kx72 ternary entry devices that assist application-specific NPUs, and classification processors to enable multi-dimensional header parsing and wire-speed packet processing. IDT's IP co-processors can be configured to support large, multiple-width routing tables in the same device, enabling the system to maintain full-speed performance on multi-database searches with widths up to 576 bits. The family supports Internet Protocol version four (IPv4) and IPv6 standards, allowing for the extension of IP addresses up to 128 bits long. IDT's product roadmap includes the offering of 128Kx72 and 256Kx72 devices that will allow systems to achieve up to OC-768 wire speed, supporting the ever-increasing packet processing requirements in networking applications. For more information about these devices, please visit IDT's Web site at idt.com.
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