Kozio, Inc. Introduces Embedded Systems Test Support for ADI Engineering Coyote Gateway Reference Platform; Kozio test suite supports design based on the Intel IXP425 network processor

Kozio, Inc., a developer of embedded systems software, has introduced a new test suite developed in cooperation with ADI Engineering that supports ADI's Coyote gateway reference design based on the Intel IXP425 network processor. All three Kozio products Kozio kMfgTest, Kozio kPOST and Kozio kDiagnostics support this richly featured, production-ready gateway reference design.

August 9, 2004 -- Kozio, Inc., a developer of embedded systems software, has introduced a new test suite developed in cooperation with ADI Engineering that supports ADI's Coyote gateway reference design based on the Intel IXP425 network processor. All three Kozio products Kozio kMfgTest, Kozio kPOST and Kozio kDiagnostics support this richly featured, production-ready gateway reference design.

"Kozio's embedded systems test capabilities bring a new level of convenience and confidence to manufacturers of products that leverage the Coyote platform," notes Steve Yates, President of ADI Engineering. "These new capabilities further our efforts to give our customers complete product solutions that reduce their cost and risk."

Kozio's embedded test capabilities complement the complete hardware and software solutions Coyote offers gateway OEMs that need to get product to market faster, at lower cost and with less development risk. Coyote enables development of integrated voice and data gateways, wireless access points, security devices and integrated access devices for residential, SOHO and SME markets.

Manufacturers of Coyote-based products can now rely on Kozio embedded systems test products to validate the following components for board test and final product test:
Intel IXP425 533 MHz network processor
WAN: On-board ADSL PHY
WAN: Ethernet PHY
Ethernet Quad Switch and PHY
Intel StrataFlashTM 16 MB
SDRAM 16M x 32 (64 MB)
IDE HDD interfaces supporting PIO modes 0 through 4
USB 1.1 devices
MiniPCI Type III slots
FXS telephone ports

Kozio also supports testing additional peripherals and subsystem designs available in ADIs library of pre-validated IP building blocks for the IXP425. Kozio's test support of ADIs IP library provides OEMs a comprehensive design and production solution for popular IXP425 subsystems, including:
Cardbus
USB 2.0 host
Compact Flash
LCD graphics and touchscreen controllers
Multi-protocol synchronous/asynchronous serial ports (RS-232, RS-448, RS-530)

About Kozio, Inc.
Kozio, Inc. develops software solutions that verify design and validate hardware for embedded single-board computer systems used in products such as ADSL gateways, wireless access points, network routers, voice solutions, security and test equipment, and aerospace systems. Kozio's products provide comprehensive test solutions, including diagnostics for board bring-up, automated manufacturing test, and built-in self-test software for manufactured products. Kozio's customers design, develop and manufacture boards used in computer-based electronic systems for the aerospace, networking, defense, test and wireless industries. Kozio products ease many embedded systems development challenges, from design through manufacturing and support, saving customers time and money. The company is privately held and based in Longmont, Colorado, and counts ADI Engineering, Intel and IBM among its major customers and partners. For more information, visit www.kozio.com.

kDiagnostics, kMfgTest, kPOST and Flash-N-Run are registered trademarks of Kozio, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

About ADI Engineering
ADI Engineering Inc. is a leading provider of reference platforms, platform derivatives, and complete custom product solutions supporting Intel XScale technology and Intel network processors. Founded in 1990, ADI Engineering is an authorized third-party design partner for a number of semiconductor OEMs including Xilinx. Headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, ADI Engineering is a privately held company and is a Silver-level Associate member of the Intel Communications Alliance (http://intel.com/go/ica). For more information about ADI Engineering, please visit http://www.adiengineering.com or call (434) 978-2888.

Intel, IXP425 and XScale are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

For more information, contact:
Joseph Skazinski
Kozio, Inc.
(866) 513-0391 x703
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Brad Shannon
Shannon Marketing Communications
(970) 461-4906
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