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Kozio kDiagnostics Optimized for Embedded Designs With Latest Intel® XScale®-Based I/O Processors

Turnkey diagnostics for custom boards using the Intel IOP331 I/O Processor

October 13, 2003 , INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, TAIWAN.  - Kozio today announced that kDiagnostics will provide comprehensive diagnostic capability for embedded designs with the newly unveiled Intel® IOP314 Companion Chip, IQ80315 Processor Evaluation Kit, and IOP331 I/O Processor.  With ready-to-run functional and performance tests for processors, memory, busses and peripherals, kDiagnostics software replaces months of internal development time, freeing up software engineers to focus on application development.

“We are pleased that partners like Kozio are providing valuable tools for customers developing products using the new XScale processors,” said Dave Boehmer, Director of Applications and Platform Engineering for Intel’s Storage Components Division.  kDiagnostics can immediately verify new designs and isolate design errors at the prototype stage so that hardware bugs do not go undetected.  Fully automated manufacturing test capability is also available for certifying boards before shipment to customers, reducing support costs.

“We are very excited about our partnership with Intel, said Joseph Skazinski, company president.  “The new XScale processors provide an excellent platform for I/O intensive embedded designs, and kDiagnostics software overcomes many of the challenges of designing and manufacturing those systems.” 

Designed to test prototypes as final boards will be used, kDiagnostics offers a comprehensive database of test primitives, data streaming, user-specified data patterns, thorough data integrity tests, loop back test capability, and advanced scripting support.  With extensive user aids including a help system, tutorials, and quick start guide, designers have the option to extend coverage for proprietary logic such as ASICs or FPGAs, or rely on capable Kozio technical consultants to provide a turnkey diagnostic solution. 

About Kozio, Inc. 
Kozio is an innovative leader in providing software solutions for design verification and hardware validation for embedded systems designs.  Kozio is a privately held company focused on delivering software products that immediately help embedded systems developers, board designers, and manufacturers.  Kozio products ease many of the challenges of embedded systems development, from design through manufacturing and support.

kDiagnostics and Flash-n-Run are trademarks or registered trademarks of Kozio, Inc.  Intel and XScale are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. 

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