One exciting area is home networking. Test benches will also be available. This approach to IP gives customers access to a total solution, from the IP software to Philips Semiconductors hardware, and a single contact for design support and technical advice throughout the process. Here is a quick introduction to the BLNS software products in development and their planned release dates. Watch for more details to come.
All release dates given are estimates.
This is a world-class stack exclusively for Philips 1394 components and will be available in Q1 2000. The following protocols will be introduced. Real Time Encryption and Decryption software will be available in Q1 2000. This software consists of stacks and drivers. The Host HUB class driver will connect multiple devices.