Embedded Systems Design, February 2007

February 1, 2007

VOL. 20 NO. 2 February 2007 Table of Contents

Designing Custom Embedded Multicore Processors by Robert Garrett There are "multi" paths a designer can take to get the needed performance. Implement Reliable Embedded Ethernet Connectivity by Nilesh Rajbharti There are lots of ways to integrate Ethernet. Depending on the requirements of your system, you must make the proper tradeoffs. COTS Solutions Can Accelerate Telecom Apps Development by Terry Pearson A move to COTS also requires a close examination of the software architecture. Programmer's Toolbox SimpleVec Wrap by Jack W. Crenshaw Jack wraps up his discussion of SimpleVec.cpp and demonstrates some useful things you can do with vectors. Break Points On-the-fly RAM Tests, Part Deux by Jack G. Ganssle Soft RAM errors cause crashes, but will become ever more prevalent. #include Consortium Raises your SoC Design Spirits by Richard Nass The Spirit Consortium, an industry group working to establish IP and tool integration standards, is doing good work.