RapidIO Connections Newsletter - Summer 2005

Executive Director’s Perspective Transitions: RapidIO® technology forms the critical foundation for new and emerging applications in the midst of a world of change.
Design It Fault-Tolerant Systems and RapidIOŽ
Insights What are some of the benefits to having an open standard?
Member Connections • Debugging/Analyzing Serial Rapid IO High-Speed Serial Lanes by Chris Shelsky, Project Manager, Nexus Technology, Inc.

• RapidIO and Linux by Matt Porter of MontaVista Software, Inc.
RapidIO Product News New RapidIO-based solutions continue to debut in multiple market segments from silicon to board-level products.
The RapidIO Trade Association at Work Munich and Boston Developer Summits, Freescale Technology Forum, Supercomm
In the Spotlight The RapidIO Trade Association and standard continue to be sought after news in the industry.
Where to Network Visit with RapidIO Trade Association members, learn about products and see live demonstrations.
RapidIO Hall of Fame "Did You Know?" email campaign a success!
Changes Some parting thoughts from Dan Bouvier as he steps down from the RapidIO Steering Committee.
RapidIO Reflections: Significant interest in RapidIO technology from a wide cross section of customers

RapidIO Reflections - Readers Offer Their Perspectives

“We are seeing significant interest in RapidIO® technology from a wide cross section of potential customers who range from medical imaging, semiconductor manufacturing and wireless infrastructure to benign and rugged Mil/Aero applications. These potential customers are looking to RapidIO technology because it solves otherwise challenging technical obstacles in terms of distributed, scalable systems. Despite this traction, RapidIO technology is currently gated by readily available silicon and board level products. This tide appears to be changing as we see a large number of products just entering the market and many more expected throughout 2006. However, for RapidIO technology to realize its full potential we feel there needs to be more plug fests and industry sponsored product interoperability forums to properly demonstrate RapidIO technology’s full capabilities to the embedded community.”

--Mike Jadon, Product Marketing Manager, Micro Memory

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