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In the past year RapidIO-based devices have led to a solid base of OEM design wins which will be deployed in 2006. Over the past five years the RapidIO technology has enhanced its capabilities based on the market needs of the OEM’s driving the specifications. The evolution of the RapidIO fabric technology base continues with active work groups driving a second serial physical layer at 5-6.25 Gbps, flow control, virtual channels and dataplane extensions.

2006: The Year of RapidIO Deployment

RapidIO technology is an established, internationally-recognized open standard driven by top tier embedded solutions providers and leading OEMs. In 2006 I look forward to continuing to serve as the executive director of the RapidIO Trade Association, and telling you more about members building systems for wireless infrastructure, edge networking, storage, high-end computing, and military, scientific and industrial applications.


RapidIO Trade Association Launches RapidIO Radio, Quarterly Podcasts to Provide Technical and Design Tips and Updates

IDT, Tundra Semiconductor and Wind River among RapidIO Trade Association members scheduled for debut season.

Leveraging the latest in communications technology to bring news and information on the RapidIO standard to the world, the RapidIO Trade Association unveiled the schedule for its debut season of RapidIO Radio, a series of free quarterly podcasts presented by the association and its members. The first trade association to leverage this technology, RapidIO Radio will be broadcast on http://www.RapidIO.org as well as through the iTunes Music Store.

"As deployment of RapidIO products gains momentum across market segments including wireless infrastructure, ATCA, triple play, military and many others, it is incumbent on the RapidIO Trade Association to deliver design tips, technology updates, and other data using the most accessible media available," said Tom Cox, executive director of the RapidIO Trade Association. "RapidIO Radio is just such a communications tool, and takes advantage of a pervasive new medium to deliver in-depth information directly to design engineers working with or exploring RapidIO technology."

RapidIO Radio will debut in March 2006, with additional podcasts scheduled for June, September, and December 2006. The initial broadcast will feature Tom Cox, executive director of the RapidIO Trade Association, discussing, the State of RapidIO: Association, Technology, Deployment. Tundra Semiconductor will delve into interoperability in June, with IDT focusing on the benefits of Serial RapidIO in the wireless infrastructure in September. The introductory year will be rounded out by a podcast from Wind River dealing with software considerations in December. A complete list of dates and topics will be posted on http://www.RapidIO.org.


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