Set for release in January 2007, the iChipSec CO2128 secure Internet Protocol (IP) communication controller chip for point-of-sale terminals includes hardware enhancements that speed throughput by offloading IP and network security protocols from the
Set for release in January 2007, the iChipSec CO2128 secure Internet Protocol (IP) communication controller chip for point-of-sale terminals includes hardware enhancements that speed throughput by offloading IP and network security protocols from the host processor. The device integrates an ARM7 core processor, RTOS, security, and a networking protocol stack. For high bandwidth applications, it includes a parallel interface supporting rates up to 32 Mb/s with UDP/IP hardware acceleration. The chip can also perform as a router in LAN, WiFi, and modem platforms via NAT and port forwarding functionality. Other features include a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet MAC, USB v.2.0 host, an optional V.32bis soft modem, 256 KB of SRAM, and support for a wide range of Internet protocols and communication drivers. Samples of the CO2128 will be available for $8.25 each/50,000. CONNECT ONE SEMICONDUCTORS INC., Phoenix, AZ. (408) 986-9602.
