SPI-4.2-Universal SmartBridge Reference Design
The use of this design is governed by, and subject to, the terms and conditions of the Altera Hardware Reference Design License Agreement.
Overview
Modelware’s SPI-4.2-Universal SmartBridge provides bi-directional interface and protocol translation between an SPI-4.2 interface and up to four 2.5 Gbps or lower-speed ATM or packet interfaces. Each Universal interface is implemented as a size-efficient single logic block that can be programmed independently to operate as SPI-3, PL2, UTOPIA 3, UTOPIA 2, and their variations. The Universal SmartBridge provides valuable flexibility for designers interfacing network processors to one or more 2.5 Gbps or lower-speed interfaces. In addition, the Universal interface can be software-programmed to run in any mode, which enables system designers to implement multi-protocol functionality on a single interface. The Universal SmartBridge can be implemented in Altera's Stratix® or Stratix II families. Figure 1 shows a typical application.
Features
- Bi-directional SmartBridge between SPI-4.2 and up to four Universal interfaces
- Each Universal interface is independently configurable as an ATM or packet interface, including SPI-3, PL2, UTOPIA 3, and UTOPIA 2
- 16 channels with independent buffering
- Independent and decoupled per-channel flow control on each interface
- Modular architecture that allows easy addition of application-specific packet processing
- 12.8 Gb/s throughput in each direction.
Demonstrated Altera Technology
Block Diagram
Figure 1. Typical SPI4.2 – Universal Smartbridge Application
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Pricing
Please contact Modelware for pricing.
Contact Information
For additional information, you can contact Modelware at:
Modelware (USA)
10 West Bergen Place
Suite 105
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Tel. (732) 936-1808
Fax (732) 936-1839
E-mail: altera@modelware.com
http://www.modelware.com
Modelware (Europe)
Hauptstr, 38
96175 Pettstadt
Germany
Tel. +49 9502-923370
Fax +49 9502-923372
E-mail: altera@modelware.com
http://www.modelware.com
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