RapidIO: The Embedded System Interconnect
High-speed, reliable connectivity for next-generation system designProviding a detailed description of RapidIO applications in several types of system,RapidIO: The Embedded System Interconnectis the first comprehensive reference on the RapidIO interconnect technology. RapidIO was developed specifically to achieve high-performance, low-cost, reliable and scalable system connectivity in embedded, networking, and communications devices. This book presents the motivations for RapidIO and describes how it compares with other interconnect technologies.Written by one of the founders of the RapidIO Trade Association, this unique resource:Presents an introductory section detailing the history of the RapidIO technologyProvides a practical guide for all of the RapidIO logical layer protocols, network, link and physical layer technologiesDiscusses the usage of RapidIO in embedded systems such as enterprise storage and wireless infrastructureIllustrates newly defined technologies such as the RapidFabric dataplane extensionsDescribes case studies of RapidIO usage in real system architecturesEvaluates the programming models associated with RapidIOReviews related mechanical standards such as the VME Switched Serial Extensions and the PICMG Advanced Telecommunications Architecture (ATCA) standards.RapidIO: The Embedded System Interconnectis an essential tool for professionals involved in the development of large-scale, high-performance embedded networking, communications and related equipment. With accessible contributions from industry leaders, this book also serves as an excellent reference for common RapidIO packet and symbol formats, register file definitions and system software application programming interfaces.