Axis Communications today announced updated pricing for the company's highly integrated ETRAX 100 system-on-chip (SoC) device. The device will be sold to OEM customers for USD $37 in 1k volumes, and USD $33 in 10k volumes.

The ETRAX 100 contains the functionality of an entire thin server system, including a 32-bit RISC processor and a full set of I/O controllers — and is supported by a ready-to-use embedded Linux OS. The ETRAX 100 is a true “system-on-a-chip” solution, designed for essentially putting peripherals directly on a network. Its core is a 100 MIPS 32-bit RISC processor. Included within the highly integrated device are controllers for 10/100 megabit Ethernet, IDE, SCSI, two IEEE-1284 “fast” parallel ports, and four high speed serial ports.

To squeeze all this into a single IC, Axis employed 0.35µm ASIC technology, which also resulted in a cost effective and low power device. It's packaged in a 256-pin Plastic Ball Grid Array and draws just one-half Watt of power (typical).

The ETRAX 100 implements a CPU architecture and instruction set that Axis calls “Code Reduced Instruction Set” (CRIS). Axis developed CRIS specifically for use in their ETRAX family devices. According to Axis, CRIS is highly optimized and typically generates more compact code than an i386 instruction set.

About Axis Communications

Axis Communications is a leader in network connectivity and emerging wireless Internet-based services. The company develops and markets solutions that enhance communications between people and how they interact with information, empowering individuals and improving the overall effectiveness of organizations. Founded in 1984, Axis Communications employs more than 350 people worldwide and is based in Lund, Sweden with 19 offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia

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