Gen 2 targets small dsp clusters
IDT’s latest preprocessing switch is aimed at solving interconnect and acceleration issues in 3G communications systems and beyond. Although targeted at communications applications, IDT says the switch may also have application in high bandwidth embedded designs.
IDT’s latest preprocessing switch is aimed at solving interconnect and acceleration issues in 3G communications systems and beyond.
PPS Gen 2, designed to support smaller dsp clusters found in micro and pico basestations, takes advantage of serial RapidIO interconnect standard. It distributes data to multiple dsps via three 4x ports or up to 12 1x ports. Each port can be configured for 1.25, 2.5 or 3.125Gbaud.
According to Bill Beane, senior product manager in IDT’s flow control management division, whilst the device has its main application in wireless communications, it will also suit embedded applications with high bandwidth and reliability requirements, such as medical imaging.
