Scale-Up Ethernet Ecosystem Ramps Up: Cadence ESUN Controller IP Available
Building on its High-Speed Ethernet controller IP family, Cadence provides ESUN-ready controller IP for next-generation AI scale-up networking.
Vendor:
Innovaide Inc.
Category:
Ethernet
Classification and Forwarding Engine
Innovaide provides a comprehensive intelligent solution for Next Generation Carrier Ethernet.
Overview
Innovaide provides a comprehensive intelligent solution for Next Generation Carrier Ethernet. The solution leverages advanced algorithms and techniques to adapt itself to the emerging requirements for Next generation triple and quad play services. The generic solution provides same features and QoS for both Ethernet and SDH/Sonet services.
Key features
- Programmable Classifier
- Flexible classification methods based on 802.1Q, MAC Addresses, Q in Q , MAC in MAC encapsulations & Combinations (like VLAN ID & MAC)
- Supports Provider Backbone Transport (PBT)
- Flexible flow based classification
- MPLS L2 tunnels
- MPLS Labels
- Support for OAM Ethernet PDUs
- Service Level Virtualization
- Jumbo (9Kbyte) packet support
- Scalable Forwarding Engine
- Provides Switched Path Ethernet Forwarding
- 10.0 Gigabit/sec full duplex switching and forwarding capacity Line Rate Forwarding for 64 byte packets
- Point-to-Point (p2p) and Point-to-Multipoint (p2mp) forwarding
Benefits
- Treats both SDH/Sonet and Ethernet generically – same features & QoS
- Flexible design to implement new features
What’s Included?
- ASIC / FPGA
- Verilog Source code
- Verilog test bench for block and system level design
- Test environment (C and Verilog) for System level Verification
- Test Cases in Verilog and C language for extensive simulation
- Application Software
- P2P and P2MP Ethernet services over SONET/SDH and Ethernet
- Embedded management Agent to communicate with Network Management Applications
- Drivers and API’s for integration with custom applications
- Service and Support
- Annual support and maintenance
- On-site training and knowledge transfer
- Customization services
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
SenseNet
Vendor
Innovaide Inc.
Type
Silicon IP
Provider
HQ:
USA
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What is Classification and Forwarding Engine?
Classification and Forwarding Engine is a Ethernet IP core from Innovaide Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.
How should engineers evaluate this Ethernet?
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