Test Suite supports Pronghorn Wi-Fi application platform.
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Software provides diagnostic and manufacturing test capabilities to manufacturers who build WLAN products using ADI's Intel® IXP42x(TM)-based 802.11 Application Platform. ADI Pronghorn equips WLAN equipment manufacturers with plug-and-play product solution to facilitate introduction of wireless solutions to market. Available for direct OEM production or as evaluation kit, product validates WAN: Ethernet PHY and Ethernet PHY with power over Ethernet and 802.11 b/g wireless.
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Kozio, Inc. Introduces Complete Diagnostics Software Platform Supporting ADI Engineering's Pronghorn Wi-Fi Application Platform
Kozio test suite supports diagnostic and manufacturing test for ADI's Intel® IXP42x-based 802.11 Application Platform
Longmont, CO, September 8, 2004 - Kozio, Inc., a developer of embedded systems software, has introduced a new software release supporting ADI Engineering's Pronghorn 802.11 Application Platform based on the Intel® IXP42x. Kozio's test software now ships with this ADI product, providing diagnostic and manufacturing test capabilities to manufacturers who build WLAN products using Pronghorn.
"We're constantly looking for ways to improve our products and the tools and support available to our customers," notes Steve Yates, President, ADI Engineering. "Adding Kozio's embedded systems test software to the package we provide to our users further improves their ability to create and bring WLAN products to market quickly and economically."
The ADI Pronghorn is designed to provide WLAN equipment manufacturers with a "plug-and-play" product solution to help them bring wireless solutions to market quickly. Optimized for low-cost volume manufacturability, Pronghorn is available for direct OEM production, or as an evaluation kit. ADI Engineering can also provide customized versions of Pronghorn tailored to a customer's specific application.
Manufacturers that build products that leverage the Pronghorn platform can rely on Kozio embedded systems test software to validate the following components for diagnostics and manufacturing test:
Intel® IXP42xTM network processor
WAN: Ethernet PHY
WAN: Ethernet PHY with power over Ethernet
802.11 b/g wireless
Flash memory 4 to 32 MB
SDRAM 16 to 64 MB
MiniPCI Type III
Kozio also supports testing of additional peripherals and subsystem designs available in ADI's library of pre-validated IP building blocks for the IXP425. Kozio test support of ADI's IP library provides OEMs a comprehensive design and production solution for popular IXP425 subsystems:
Cardbus
USB 2.0 Host
Compact Flash
LCD graphics and touch screen controllers
Multi-protocol synchronous/asynchronous serial ports (RS-232, RS-448, RS-530)
About Kozio, Inc.
Kozio, Inc. develops software solutions that verify design and validate hardware for embedded single-board computer systems used in products such as ADSL gateways, wireless access points, network routers, voice solutions, security and test equipment, and aerospace systems. Kozio's products provide comprehensive test solutions, including diagnostics for board bring-up, automated manufacturing test, and built-in self-test software for manufactured products. Kozio's customers design, develop and manufacture boards used in computer-based electronic systems for the aerospace, networking, defense, test and wireless industries. Kozio products ease many embedded systems development challenges, from design through manufacturing and support, saving customers time and money. The company is privately held and based in Longmont, Colorado, and counts ADI Engineering, Intel and IBM among its major customers and partners. For more information, visit www.kozio.com.
kDiagnostics, kMfgTest, kPOST and Flash-N-Run are registered trademarks of Kozio, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
About ADI Engineering
ADI Engineering Inc. is a leading provider of reference platforms, platform derivatives, and complete custom product solutions based on Intel® IXP(TM) technology and Intel XScale(TM) architecture. Founded in 1990, ADI Engineering maintains full design, prototyping, and production manufacturing services that ensure OEMs get their Intel-based products to market quickly and with low risk. Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, ADI Engineering is a privately held company and is an Associate member of the Intel Communications Alliance (http://intel.com/go/ica). For more information about ADI Engineering, please visit www.adiengineering.com or call (434) 978-2888.
Intel, IXP425 and XScale are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
For more information, contact:
Joseph Skazinski
Kozio, Inc.
(866) 513-0391 x703
joseph.skazinski@kozio.com
Mark Budzinski
ADI Engineering
(503)292-7928
mark.budzinski@adiengineering.com
Brad Shannon
Shannon Marketing Communications
(970) 461-4906
brad@shannonmarcom.com
