"These DirectCore enhancements further demonstrate the benefits of using Fusion mixed-signal FPGAs for local xTCA management controllers," said Mark Overgaard, president of Pigeon Point Systems. "These enhancements demonstrate the continuing investment by Actel and Pigeon Point Systems in general purpose IP core improvements for management applications."
New and Improved DirectCore Building Blocks
-- CoreLPC v2.0 is a new core that provides an APB3-compliant interface to
the Low Pin Count (LPC) pin-reduced subset of the Peripheral Component
Interconnect (PCI) bus. It also provides an LPC-based implementation of
the Keyboard Controller Style (KCS) interface registers that are defined
in the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) specification.
Fusion-based xTCA management controllers that incorporate CoreLPC can
communicate with unmodified IPMI-compliant applications running on their
corresponding payload processors.
-- CorePWM v4.0 adds the capability to measure the frequency of fan
tachometer signals. When combined with the current pulse width modulated
(PWM) output capabilities of this block, the tachometer input function
enables closed loop fan management, and thus Fusion-based xTCA
management controllers for fan trays.
-- CoreI2C v6.0 implements an interface to the I(2)C bus that includes key
in-box management links based on the Intelligent Platform Management Bus
(IPMB). The updated core adds support for a multi-channel configuration
to reduce tile consumption in FPGA designs that require many I(2)C
interfaces. Implementing separate I(2)C channels for each
AdvancedMC(TM) slot in AdvancedTCA(R) and MicroTCA(R) carriers improves
the robustness and performance of these critical in-box management
links.
For more information on Fusion-based and other BMR management, visit www.actel.com/products/solutions/xtca/ or inquire via email to Email Contact.
About Pigeon Point Systems
Pigeon Point Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Actel Corporation, delivers world-class management components for modular platforms based on the AdvancedTCA, AdvancedMC and MicroTCA architectures to leading companies worldwide. Pigeon Point's focus on providing dependable, proven solutions for the mandatory management controllers in these architectures allows customers to concentrate on the value-added aspects of their products. Deep expertise on these architectures ensures compliance and interoperability in the Pigeon Point components.
Pigeon Point, an executive member of PICMG, is a leader in its AdvancedTCA, AdvancedMC, and MicroTCA subcommittees and is active in many other technical subcommittees. Pigeon Point is also a contributing member of the Service Availability Forum(TM) and a leader in its HPI Working Group. For more information on Pigeon Point Systems, visit www.pigeonpoint.com
About Actel
Actel is the leader in low-power FPGAs and mixed-signal FPGAs, offering the most comprehensive portfolio of system and power management solutions. Power Matters. Learn more at www.actel.com.
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