Re: Embedded Ethernet platforms -- your view
- From: cs_posting@xxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:12:03 -0700
On Aug 24, 12:30 pm, "A. Scott" <asd...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I am looking for guidance with selection of a hardware development
platform and tools for a new project. The task is essentially to embed an
Ethernet router in an existing system, which will consume some network
traffic (TCP/IP) and forward the rest. As a first phase, we would like to
get a working hardware platform for code development; later we roll our own
hardware based on the selected controller. I have been surveying platforms
that provide Ethernet connectivity and sufficient horsepower to process
level-2 packets; the toughest part has been finding appropriate
development tools.
How about one of the WRT54G type platforms (one of the alternate ones
that still runs linux - the current WRT54G's are a little short on
rom). Debug interface options are ethernet, serial (at the cost of a
level translator board), and I believe jtag (when you've otherwise
bricked it).
Mabye I'm overestimating the amount of routing work you need to do and
something smaller would work, but it's hard to beat the cost of
development environment for the above -$30 for the hardware and
nothing for the tools. Of course there could still be substantial
"spending" on learning curve depending on if it does not does not mesh
with your existing experience.
Of course you don't need the wireless, so you can eliminate it when
make your own board.
.
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