Overview:
As the new 802.11n standard nears completion, it brings with it the promise of data rates that will reach up to 600Mbps, over 10 times faster than existing 802.11g or .11a products. WiMAX can deliver data rates up to 70Mbps and significantly extends the range over which wireless networks can be connected. Next generation Wi-Fi and WiMAX access platforms will require much higher levels of computing power to handle these faster data rates and the additional protocols such as Fast Roaming, VoIP and Security functions these platforms are expected to support.
To deliver these faster data rates, 802.11n radios are expected to require higher power levels than legacy 802.11g radios. This presents a challenge for designers working on Enterprise class 802.11n access platforms that will utilize PoE (802.3af). These designers will require a processor that can meet the higher performance requirements of these new wireless applications, yet consumes a minimum amount of power.
This webinar will highlight the key features and target applications of the PowerPC 405EX, a new host processor SoC based on Power Architecture and optimized for next generation 802.11n or WiMAX Access platforms.
The PowerPC 405EX:
- Combines the proven performance of the market leading PPC405 processor core with a high performance suite of peripheral and memory interfaces, including PCI Express, USB2.0 On-the-Go, DDR 1/2 and Gigabite Ethernet
- Incorporates an advanced Turbo Security Engine, featuring header/trailer protocol processing capability and support for the broadest range of security protocols, including IPSec, SSL and DTLS
- Will be available in speeds ranging from 333MHz up to 667MHz and can deliver up to 1020 DMIPS
- Has a typical power consumption of under 1.7 Watts and low standby power of only 120mW
- Is ideally suited for next generation 802.11n or WiMAX applications that require exceptional performance, small footprint and low power consumption
Who should attend:
This webinar should be very useful for product managers and designers involved in the 802.11 or WiMAX wireless industries, as well as wireless mesh, metropolitan infrastructure and Wi-Fi service providers.
Presenter:
Victor Menasce, Chief Technical Officer, Applied Micro Circuits Corporation
Victor's primary areas of focus are on microprocessor based networking products and technology. Prior to joining AMCC, Victor held a variety of senior engineering and marketing roles with Tundra Semiconductor. Prior to Tundra, Victor was with Nortel Networks where he held a number of senior architecture and engineering positions. He has a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Nova Scotia.
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