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Welcome to our bi-monthly newsletter. We continue to add support for the latest embedded technologies and this newsletter highlights some new features. Please read on to find out how better tools can help you create a better design. In this issue:

 
IXP435 Support

We released validation support for custom boards using the new IXP43x processor family of Intel IXP processors. The IXP435 is the next generation processor from Intel offering significant improvements in integration, functionality and performance over the immensely popular IXP425.

We put our diagnostics software through regression testing using the NTNP435C development platform, pictured here, through our partnership with ADI Engineering. The kDiagnostics™ product was also updated to include a newer version of the IXP400 Software package for full NPE support. Automated test suites are included for covering all functions of a board including DDR2 SDRAM, Flash, PCI, Ethernet, USB 2.0, Compact Flash, I2C devices, GPIO, RS-232, and others.

[Press Release] [kDiagnostics Datasheet]

 
NTNP435C IXP435 Platform Image
NTNP435C Platform used for kDiagnostics Validation
 
 
RapidIO® Support
 

We updated our hardware validation support to include test suites for RapidIO® testing. This new test feature provides for automatic bus scanning, configuration, device discovery, register-level access and memory mapping of devices founds on the SRIO bus. Additional information can be found in our press release listed below.

Our RapidIO® test suite was put through regression testing using two MPC8548 boards running kDiagnostics and a Serial RapidIO® Interoperability Platform (SSRP) from Silicon Turnkey Express (STx).

[Press Release]

 
Kozio RapidIO Validation Setup Image
Kozio RapidIO Validation Setup
 
 
Power.org Membership
 
Power.org Source Image  

Kozio has joined Power.org. We are committed to supporting the Power Architecture technology with our diagnostics and validation solutions. Kozio currently supports various microprocessors built on the Power Architecture from AMCC, Freescale, and IBM and we will continue to add to our line of supported processors. If you would like to learn more about what we can offer for custom SoCs built on the Power Architecture, please email sales@kozio.com.

 
 
405EX Support
 

We are releasing validation support for custom boards using the new 405EX from AMCC. The PowerPC 405EX is based on Power Architecture™ technology and is optimized for the demanding requirements of 802.11n (Wi-Fi) and WiMAXTM-based wireless access points and similar embedded processing or network control applications.

Our diagnostics software will be used to validate the latest 405EX development platform, through our partnership with AMCC. Automated test suites are included for functional validation of all aspects of the board, for example: DDR2 SDRAM, Flash, PCI, Ethernet, USB 2.0, Compact Flash, I2C devices, GPIO and RS-232.

[kDiagnostics Datasheet]

  AMCC 405EX Image
 
 
Demos
 
We have created two videos to help you quickly explore our products. The first video is a live product demonstration and the second video is a slide presentation of Kozio and all of our products. Please select the video of your choice below.

[kDiagnostics Product Demo Video] [Kozio Overview Video]

 
 
About Kozio
 
For five years Kozio has provided automated hardware diagnostics configured to run on custom hardware platforms. Our software runs on bare hardware without the need for boot loaders or operating systems, providing at-speed validation of your board. Our team provides excellent support helping you reduce project risk, cost and schedule. Please contact us to discuss how we may help your project.

Web: www.kozio.com
EMail: info@kozio.com
Telephone: +1 303-776-1356
Address: 2400 Trade Center Ave, Longmont, CO 805034
 
 
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