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Xilinx Demonstrates RapidIO Solutions at Smart Networks Developer Forum (SNDF) Americas 2004

April 21, 2004

What: Xilnx delivers RapidIO™ Deep Dive II - Parallel and Serial PHY technical presentation and demonstrates its parallel RapidIO endpoint solution and ATCA development platform at Motorola's SNDF Americas 2004
When: April 26-29, 2004 (Conference hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Where: Hyatt Regency, Dallas, Texas

Xilinx will showcase two demonstrations and one technical presentation on RapidIO Electricals at SNDF Americas 2004. Xilinx will announce the next milestone in its continued support for RapidIO technologies and the development of complete endpoint solutions. Participation includes:

• Xilinx Exhibiting RapidIO Solutions, Technology Lab Booth 305A and 305B
  Xilinx Virtex®-II Platform FPGAs will be used to implement two distinct RapidIO cores connected across a cable. Conference attendees will view multiple data packets being sent form one core to the other across the cable at the rate of 4 Gbps in each direction on a liquid crystal display (LCD). The Xilinx AdvancedTCA Development Platform will also be showcased, a fully programmable serial backplane controller featuring a Xilinx Virtex-II Pro FPGA with high speed-serial RocketIO™ technology.
  
  
• Xilinx Delivering RapidIO Deep Dive II: Parallel and Serial PHY Presentation
  Brian Von Herzen, Ph.D., will provide a detailed look at the RapidIO interconnect physical layer. Von Herzen to answer: How far can I go? Are there mechanical standards for RapidIO interconnect architecture? Additionally, Parallel and Serial RapidIO PHYs and critical aspects of the RapidIO AC timings will be highlighted. Chip, package and board level issues will also be addressed including signal quality simulations and timing budgets.

Presentation: RapidIO Deep Dive II - Parallel and Serial PHY
Presenter: Brian Von Herzen, Ph.D.
Session ID: T1603
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 27, 2004, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

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