Cavium Networks Introduces Econa Family of SoC Processors

Cavium Networks, a provider of highly integrated semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, storage, wireless and video applications, has introduced the Econa CNS3XXX family of highly integrated SoC processors with a rich set of integrated hardware accelerators and a range of I/Os for glueless voice, video and data connectivity.

The company said the power management techniques enable low-power operation starting at less than 1 Watt.

The Econa CNS3XXX family is targeted for applications including FTTH broadband gateways, network attached storage appliances, multimedia picture frames, media and print servers, IP cameras and wireless access points.

"Service Providers are already planning to deploy gateway-based services such as media storage, parental controls and premium technical support. Headroom for performance and power-consumption on the gateway are very critical for them to expand these service offerings," said Kurt Scherf, Vice President and Principal Analyst with Parks Associates. "The Econa CNS3XXX family incorporates Cavium's winning strategy by offering high-performance general purpose computing and dedicated hardware acceleration in an extremely low power and cost profile to adequately meet the critical cost and energy needs of the service providers."

"The CNS3XXX family delivers market leading performance and features at extremely attractive power and cost points," said Sandeep Vij, VP and GM of Broadband and Consumer Division at Cavium Networks. "The latest addition to the Econa family will enable our customers to drive the next wave of consumer and broadband applications in the digital home and connected office."

The Econa CNS3XXX Software Development Kit (SDK) builds upon the existing Octeon and Octeon Plus SDK and includes Linux SMP, GNU Toolchain, Simple Executive for fast path applications, performance tools, simulator, feature rich APIs for hardware acceleration and an extensive set of reference applications. To accelerate customer development Cavium also offers production ready software toolkits and multi-core software architecture and design consulting services.

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