Xilinx Virtex-II Platform FPGAs Validate World's First 10 Gb/s Multi-Protocol Module From Network Elements
Collaboration Proves Advancement In Optical Networking Technology
SAN JOSE, CA and BEAVERTON, OR--(INTERNET WIRE)--Mar 27, 2002 -- Xilinx, Inc., (NASDAQ:XLNX) and Network Elements Inc.(NEI),
a leading provider of high speed optical networking modules,
today reported the use of Xilinx(R) Virtex-II(TM) Platform
FPGA technology as an interface and validation for Network
Elements' Lithium 10Gb/s multi-protocol optical networking
module; the world's only 10Gb/s module with integrated multi-protocol
processing capabilities. Network Elements' Lithium module
interfaces to a Xilinx Virtex-II XC2V100 using SPI-4 protocol
on a 17-bit DDR LVDS bus running at an impressive rate of
800 Mb/s.
"Our validation platform really proved the capabilities
of the Virtex-II FPGA," said Don Husby, design engineer
at Network Elements. "In addition to the IO speeds, a large
chunk of the internal logic runs at 400 MHz which is near
the theoretical limits of the chip." The design also benefited
from the abundance of internal DLLs and the use of the Virtex-IISRL
to implement large LFSR random number generators. "The random
packet generator used 128 slices, but would have used 16
times the resources in a competitor's FPGA."
"We are pleased to be a vehicle through which Network Elements
can bring such world class products to the Networking and
Communications market," said Erich Goetting, vice president
and general manager of the advanced product division at
Xilinx.
About the Lithium 10Gb/s Multi-Protocol Modules
The Lithium Multi-Protocol Module is the only optical networking
module to integrate optical PHY, protocol-processing, and
software functionality. The module enables a complete protocol
termination and monitoring solution for Layers 1 and 2 of
high-speed optical networks, including 10GbE LAN, 10GbE
WAN, Packet-over-SONET (POS), and SONET/SDH.
About Xilinx Platform FPGAs
The Virtex-II Platform FPGA family delivers the highest
performance and highest density of any programmable logic
solution available. The innovative Virtex-II IP-Immersion
architecture enables integration of both hard and soft intellectual
property (IP), enhanced system memory, and lightning-fast
DSP performance, providing the best platform for advanced
digital designs in the industry. With densities ranging
from 40,000 to 8 million system gates, Virtex-II solutions
are empowered by advanced design tools that reduce development
time through fast design, powerful synthesis, smart implementation
algorithms, and efficient verification capabilities.
About Network Elements Inc.
Network Elements leads the drive for 10Gb/s optical networking
modules with innovations in high-speed optics, electronics
and wirespeed multi-protocol ASICs. These optical networking
modules address the core, metropolitan area, edge and server
markets, providing the highest levels of performance and
integration in a single module. Network Elements' products
enable new classes of optical networking equipment based
on flexible, scalable and configurable architectures. For
more information about Network Elements, please visit us
online at www.nei.com.
About Xilinx
Xilinx is the leading supplier of complete programmable
logic solutions, including advanced integrated circuits,
software design tools, predefined system functions delivered
as cores, and unparalleled field engineering support. Founded
in 1984 and headquartered in San Jose, Calif., Xilinx invented
the field programmable gate array (FPGA) and fulfills more
than half of the world demand for these devices today. Xilinx
solutions enable customers to reduce significantly the time
required to develop products for the computer, peripheral,
telecommunications, networking, industrial control, instrumentation,
aerospace, defense, and low-power portable and consumer
markets. For more information, visit the Xilinx web site
at www.xilinx.com.
