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NetSilicon Extends Industry-Leading Line of NET+ARM Processors for Networking Embedded Devices
New NS9360 processor reduces cost
and provides superior functionality
WALTHAM, Mass.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Oct. 13, 2004—
NetSilicon, Inc., a division of Digi International (NASDAQ:DGII),
today announced the expansion of its NET+ARM microprocessor family to
include the cost-effective NS9360. Designed as a high performance,
single-chip solution for networking embedded devices, the NS9360 is
the third of NetSilicon's ARM9-based NET+ARM processors. The NS9360
reduces cost and device footprint while at the same time improving
design functionality.
"The NS9360 provides a cost-effective option for customers adding
out of band management or networking capabilities to their products,"
said Tim Counihan, vice president of marketing, NetSilicon. "We
launched our ARM9-based NET+ARM product line in October 2003 with the
introduction of the NS9750 and the NS9775 microprocessors. The NS9750
is our most richly integrated processor operating at speeds of up to
200 MHz. It features a PCI/Cardbus interface making it ideal for both
wired and wireless networking or device applications requiring PCI
peripherals. The NS9775 includes JBIG decompression engines and a
video interface targeted specifically for the network color laser
printing market. The NS9360 does not include the PCI/Cardbus of the
NS9750 and is a cost-sensitive addition to the product family."
Based on the ARM 926EJ-S, ARM's most powerful ARM 9 core
processor, the NS9360 provides an outstanding level of functionality
featuring a broad array of industry-standard interfaces such as
10/100Base-T Ethernet, a memory controller, USB (both host and
device), an LCD controller, I2C, IEEE 1284, as well as four serial
ports and up to 73 GPIO. The chip operates at speeds of up to 177MHz,
is packaged in a 27x27mm 272-pin PBGA, and given its tightly
integrated set of peripherals is a cost effective solution priced from
$10.95 to $15.45 in 10,000 piece quantities. The processor begins
advanced OEM sampling in November and enters full production in March
2005. It is ideal for customers in industrial automation, building
automation, medical automation, instrumentation, networked displays,
networked terminals, and industrial and point-of-sale printers.
"Our entire family of NET+ARM processors, supported by our
NET+Works development tools and device networking software suite,
makes device networking easy and provides a seamless migration path
across NetSilicon's processors and Digi's device server and embedded
networking module products," Counihan added. "This further reduces
design cost by allowing customers to leverage previous software
investment across multiple products."
The NET+ARM family is supported by NetSilicon's NET+Works software
suite. The NET+Works package helps companies to network their embedded
devices by eliminating the burden of software sourcing, integration
and maintenance. The kit includes a development board, JTAG debugger,
GNU or Green Hills Multi tools, a board support package, the Threadx
real-time operating system, a TCP/IP stack and a rich set of device
networking applications software. The integrated approach of the
NET+Works development tool suite helps customers achieve dramatic
time-to-market reductions, reduce product unit costs, save engineering
resources and reduce design risk. The NS9360 is also supported by
Linux, Windows CE, and JVM products developed in conjunction with
third parties.
About NetSilicon
NetSilicon, a Digi International(R) company, is a leading provider
of network-attached processors and device connectivity software.
NetSilicon integrates the high performance NET+ARM 32-bit
microprocessor with NetSilicon's NET+Works advance networking
software, including development tools, real-time operating system and
connectivity software to accelerate customer development of
intelligent, networked devices.
For more information, visit Digi's Web site at www.digi.com, or
call 877-912-3444.
All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
Contact:
Digi International
Jan McBride, 952-912-3473
jan_mcbride@digi.com
or
Mulberry Marketing Communications
Matt Serra, 312-836-3716
mserra@mulberrymc.com
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