IPC Software from VMETRO for Distributed Multi-Processing Systems

VMETRO has announced FusionIPC, an Inter-Processor Communications (IPC) software stack for Distributed Multi-Processing systems. The FusionIPC Inter-Processor Communications (IPC) software stack is designed for use in signal processing applications, such as radar and signal intelligence, where workload exceeds processing capability of CPU. It utilizes Serial RapidIO fabric and supports shared memory buffer mechanism for high-performance, zero copy bulk data movement within system, and message passing for status and control. Distributed Name Server with abstract named entities helps configure device members. The FusionIPC is based on open standards with POSIX interfaces. Application development is supported with an open tool chain, specifically gcc and gdb, for target processors and instructions. It is also compatible with third party development environments including Freescale's LTIB and Denx's ELDK. Initially available on Linux 2.6, later distributions will also support VxWorks.