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PMC-Sierra Introduces Security-Enabled Multi-Service One GHz MIPS Processor
SANTA CLARA, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—May 23, 2006—
PMC-Sierra, Inc. (Nasdaq:PMCS):
-- PMC-Sierra's MSP8520 System-on-Chip Integrates Standards-Based
Hardware Security to Accelerate Internet Protocol Security and
Secure Socket Layer Processing for Security Appliances,
Networking, IP Storage and Laser Printers/MFPs
PMC-Sierra, Inc. (Nasdaq:PMCS) today announced its first
System-on-Chip (SoC) solution featuring standards-based integrated
hardware security. The MSP8520(TM) Multi-Service Processor(R), which
incorporates a high-performance scalable 600 MHz to one GHz E9000
MIPS-based(TM) processor with integrated security in hardware, is
targeted at Small Medium Business (SMB) Network Attached Storage (NAS)
storage, mid-range VPN routers and security appliances,
printer/imaging systems, and mid-range routers and switches.
"Security processing is a requirement in VPN and firewall
appliances and is increasingly becoming prevalent in emerging
printer/imaging applications, enterprise networking and IP storage,"
said Martin Scott, vice president and general manager for PMC-Sierra's
Microprocessor Products Division. "The integration of SafeNet's unique
SafeXcel IP Packet Engine in our high-performance MSP8520 is the
optimal way of meeting our customers' ever-increasing security
requirements."
Highly Integrated and Scalable
The MSP8520 is a highly integrated SoC featuring a
high-performance E9000 MIPS-based processor, which can scale from 600
MHz to one GHz operating frequencies and has a fully integrated
at-speed 256KB low-latency level two cache. This enables the MSP8520
to leverage the comprehensive offering of optimized compilers,
operating systems and third-party debug tool support currently
available in PMC-Sierra RM7965, RM7935 and RM7900 MIPS-based products.
The MSP8520 SoC also supports cryptographic acceleration for
security algorithms and protocols such as Internet Protocol Security
(IPsec), Secure Socket Layer (SSL), Transport Layer Security (TLS) and
Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol (SRTP). This results in IPSec and
SSL performance of over 500Mbps. It involves minimum CPU utilization
in security packet processing, thus freeing up essential CPU cycles
for customer applications. This implementation, when combined with the
powerful and silicon-proven E9000 CPU, enables high-performance
applications at a low system Bill-of-Materials costs and low power
dissipation.
The MSP8520 supports an extensive set of high-throughput
peripherals, such as a 200 MHz 64-bit DDRI or DDRII SDRAM controller,
two Gigabit Ethernet MACs, as well as dual PCI interfaces. It also
supports a four-channel DMA controller, a Local Bus controller for
glueless support of Flash, Compact Flash, PCMCIA and external USB
devices, dual asynchronous receiver/transmitter (DUART), 32KB of
scratch memory and 64 GPIO pins.
"We are pleased to partner with PMC-Sierra in supporting its
scalable MIPS-based processor family with SafeNet's silicon-proven
security engines," said Henk Pruim, vice president and general manager
for SafeNet's Networking Business Unit. "By using SafeNet's QuickSec
security software, OEMs can easily leverage the security engine in the
MSP8520 to build integrated networking gear, while reducing cost and
time to market."
Pricing, Availability, and Customer Support
Samples of the MSP8520 device are available now with full
production release this quarter. For more information about the
device, including comprehensive datasheets and evaluation boards,
visit www.pmc-sierra.com/processors and www.pmc-sierra.com/printers.
For documentation and pricing, contact a PMC-Sierra sales
representative at http://www.pmc-sierra.com/contactSales.
About PMC-Sierra's MSP Family of SoCs
PMC-Sierra's MIPS-based SoC architecture is designed to be
software compatible with our "RM" family of SysAD-based standalone
microprocessors, giving customers an avenue to increase integration
and lower costs as systems enter high volume production. PMC-Sierra's
RM5200, RM7000 and RM7900 family of 64-bit MIPS-based processors
provide the highest levels of processing power with low power
dissipation, and are designed for color laser printers, networking,
storage, industrial control and high-end consumer applications. For
more information about the MSP8520, including comprehensive datasheets
and evaluation boards, visit www.pmc-sierra.com/processors and
www.pmc-sierra.com/printers.
About PMC-Sierra
PMC-Sierra(TM) is a leading provider of broadband communications
and storage semiconductors for metro, access, fiber to the home,
wireless infrastructure, storage, laser printers and customer premises
equipment. PMC-Sierra offers worldwide technical and sales support,
including a network of offices throughout North America, Europe,
Israel and Asia. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock
Market under the PMCS symbol and is included in the S&P 500 Index. For
more information, visit www.pmc-sierra.com.
Resources to Extend your Product Knowledge and Understanding
PMC-Sierra New Products:
www.pmc-sierra.com/products/newProducts.html
PMC-Sierra Networking Webinars: www.pmc-sierra.com/webinars
PMC-Sierra White Papers: www.pmc-sierra.com/whitepaper
(C) Copyright PMC-Sierra, Inc. 2006. All rights reserved. PMC is a
registered trademark of PMC-Sierra, Inc. in the United States and
other countries. PMC-SIERRA, PMCS and "Thinking You can Build On" are
trademarks of PMC-Sierra, Inc. Other product and company names
mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Contact:
PMC-Sierra, Inc.
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or
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