CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
5 May 2010
Product News
Synopsys Unveils Ethernet Controller IP With New Audio Video Bridging Feature
Synopsys, Inc. announced the immediate availability of the DesignWare® Ethernet Quality-of-Service (QoS) Controller IP which implements the new IEEE specifications for audio video bridging (AVB) features. The DesignWare Ethernet IP solution supports the new IEEE 802.1AS and 802.1-Qav version D6.0 specifications. These specifications enable efficient networking of streaming audio video (AV) applications through IEEE 802.1 networks found in consumer electronics, automotive AV and professional sound system products. Synopsys' DesignWare Ethernet QoS Controller, which supports 10/100/1G data transfer speeds, allows designers to develop system-on-chips (SoCs) that deliver time-synchronized, low-latency audio and video over Ethernet networks with exceptional quality-of-service while retaining compatibility with legacy networks.
"Ambarella experienced great success using Synopsys' DesignWare Ethernet IP for our innovative hybrid camera SoC platform," said Chan Lee, vice president of engineering at Ambarella. "The high-quality DesignWare Ethernet IP solution is clearly the best we have used, providing advanced features, high performance and the smallest silicon area. By providing the new Ethernet QoS Controller IP with support for the audio video bridging feature, Synopsys continues to demonstrate its technology leadership in this space."
The configurable DesignWare Ethernet QoS Controller provides:
-- Low power consumption by supporting the IEEE 802.1az (Energy Efficient
Ethernet) specification
-- Improved network performance by easing server bottlenecks through
multiple TCP/IP offload functions
-- A programmable PHY interface, which enables easy connection to all
industry-standard Ethernet PHYs
-- Ease of integration by supporting multiple system interfaces such as
ARM® AMBA® 2.0, AHB™ and AMBA 3 AXI™ interconnect, allowing
designers to add Ethernet connectivity to their SoCs.
Availability
The DesignWare Ethernet QoS Controller supporting 10/100/1G data transfer rates is available now. The DesignWare Ethernet 10/100/1G MAC, 10/100 MAC, 1G/2.5G/10G MAC, Ethernet PCS controllers and Ethernet Verification IP including SystemC models are also available now. For more information, visit: http://www.synopsys.com/IP/InterfaceIP/Ethernet/Pages/default.aspx.
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