GDA Technologies Inc. is developing an Intel IXP2800-based reference design platform with diagnostics, Embedded Linux software and Microcode framework for key applications. The reference design will initially be available on a PCI/PCIX form-factor card.

The design consists of Intel IXP2800 network processor subsystem with 32MB of Flash and 128MB of RDRAM. To provide network connectivity, one Gigabit port and a configurable OC3 or OC12 port will be designed into the board hardware. In addition for manageability, bring-up support and software development, one RS232 and one 10/100 Ethernet port will also be available on the design package. GDA has also created a valuable debug and diagnostics software tool. This tool provides a basic boot monitor along with extensive diagnostic routines and loop-back tests.

In addition, GDA will create a microcode development framework for key vertical applications around Gigabit Ethernet technology in Security and Storage area Networks, which will have a standard interface to popular embedded operating systems. Initial framework will provide capabilities to seamlessly transport data through the fast paths from one microengine to another or to the NPU external interface.

Intel's customers can also utilize the engineering design services offered by GDA in systems, boards, PCB layouts, and SOC development, ASICs, FPGAs, and IPs to customize this reference design for their specific applications.

 
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