[Announcement] Avalon ASIC Development Status [Batch #1] - page 35.

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Quote from: PuertoLibre on November 17, 2012, 10:11:13 PM

Does this mean it is encased in plastic or will the chip be covered with a metal heat spreader?

What are the viable ambient operating temperatures for the Avalon ASIC? (32F > 105F?)

Are you talking about the Atheros AR7240? or the ASIC? I'll assume it is the ASIC in question. I have already released packaging information we'll be using QFN, so yes it is plastic. The current ASIC is designed to operate at ambient temperature of 40C. There will be heat-sinks on both side of the PCB. the unit also designed to create a wind-tunnel like effect for air flow, I'll provide more detail once that test finishes.

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I would like to reserve a spot to be in on the second batch prior to the Chinese New Year.

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Quote from: BitSyncom on November 17, 2012, 03:44:12 PM

Quote from: hardcore-fs on November 16, 2012, 09:31:53 PM

In view of the situation at Hua Wei and past dealings with Chinese hardware,
I think I would really like to see the embedded network and communication code.

The funniest 'Trojan' I saw was a 'very well known' alarm manufacturer that allowed the user to enter their own 4 digit 'user code'
But actually 3 of the digits were ignored when checking............

It's using a Atheros AR7240 / Atheros AR9331 Chipset and it'll run openWRT, you are welcome to look all you want when we release the image.iso in a 2-3 weeks.

We have gotten some impressive people working with Avalon you don't really have to worry about that. For example, Fujitsu is doing our chip packaging.

Does this mean it is encased in plastic or will the chip be covered with a metal heat spreader?

What are the viable ambient operating temperatures for the Avalon ASIC? (32F > 105F?)

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Quote from: hardcore-fs on November 16, 2012, 09:31:53 PM

In view of the situation at Hua Wei and past dealings with Chinese hardware,
I think I would really like to see the embedded network and communication code.

The funniest 'Trojan' I saw was a 'very well known' alarm manufacturer that allowed the user to enter their own 4 digit 'user code'
But actually 3 of the digits were ignored when checking............

It's using a Atheros AR7240 / Atheros AR9331 Chipset and it'll run openWRT, you are welcome to look all you want when we release the image.iso in a 2-3 weeks.

We have gotten some impressive people working with Avalon you don't really have to worry about that. For example, Fujitsu is doing our chip packaging.

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In view of the situation at Hua Wei and past dealings with Chinese hardware,
I think I would really like to see the embedded network and communication code.

The funniest 'Trojan' I saw was a 'very well known' alarm manufacturer that allowed the user to enter their own 4 digit 'user code'
But actually 3 of the digits were ignored when checking............

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Quote from: BitSyncom on November 16, 2012, 02:48:48 PM

Quote from: CoinHoarder on November 16, 2012, 12:53:28 PM

I have a question. My apologies if its already been answered.

Will the Avalon be able to host other FPGAs/ASICs via USB?

Yes, but since there's only one USB port, you'll have to use a USB hub.

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Quote from: CoinHoarder on November 16, 2012, 12:53:28 PM

I have a question. My apologies if its already been answered.

Will the Avalon be able to host other FPGAs/ASICs via USB?

Yes, but since there's only one USB port, you'll have to use a USB hub.

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I have a question. My apologies if its already been answered.

Will the Avalon be able to host other FPGAs/ASICs via USB?

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If they have any sense they will handle RMA offsite and outside of China, since ShenZhen customs are having a silly season (due to the sudden surge of smuggling over the LoWu/ Wong Gong boarders with Hong Kong/ Sheung Shui).

Currently if you want to get items into Shenzhen as returns they have to go via Beijing/ ShangHai..... because it is a shit load faster.

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Quote from: loshia on November 16, 2012, 02:22:04 AM

For me pictures did not matter at all. It is very clear from the beginning that ngzhang and his team are having access to top manufacturing facilities + their skills make them mine favorites. That is why i "bet" on them! The main difference between them and their competition is that they are "Local" which is a huge advantage. I suggest to leave them work and to loose their time with pictures and such. When they have something to share with us they will do.

I have to say, the photos of the manufacturing line is impressive.

Though, I do have high confidence they will do as they say....it never hurts to ask.

In this case, I think the competition will be embarrassed with what they have in comparison.

Perhaps the Avalon dev team should post a thread titled:

"Avalon invests heavily in high speed production equipment"

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Though, it is probably just a production line they have access to as opposed to actual purchases of property. Then again, if they have ready access to it locally, do they really need to purchase it? Probably not....

A question that comes to mind is where would an RMA be sent (for warranty repair)? Would it be sent to a USA address or a China address?

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For me pictures did not matter at all. It is very clear from the beginning that ngzhang and his team are having access to top manufacturing facilities + their skills make them mine favorites. That is why i "bet" on them! The main difference between them and their competition is that they are "Local" which is a huge advantage. I suggest to leave them work and to loose their time with pictures and such. When they have something to share with us they will do.

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Thanks a lot for photos.

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Those look like very efficient machines. Thanks for sharing!

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I've uploaded the full album here. http://imgur.com/a/KPBTl

and updated the front page.

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Quote from: Kuma on November 15, 2012, 01:16:28 PM

Quote from: BitSyncom on November 15, 2012, 01:08:42 PM

I suppose the competition has ruined the "no news is good news" statement. We are on schedule and is not currently running into any problems or having new development speeding up our timeline. I could post some facility photos, but I feel that's a childish move and proves nothing. Alas, if there is demand from the community, I'll be happy to show off our truly state of the art equipment used to produce the Avalon.

For myself I'd like to see some photos. It's not about necessity to prove anything, I just like fab photos and it makes this thread more colourful.

I have pretty much the same sentiments.

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I would like to see some pics too Grin

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Quote from: BitSyncom on November 15, 2012, 01:08:42 PM

I suppose the competition has ruined the "no news is good news" statement. We are on schedule and is not currently running into any problems or having new development speeding up our timeline. I could post some facility photos, but I feel that's a childish move and proves nothing. Alas, if there is demand from the community, I'll be happy to show off our truly state of the art equipment used to produce the Avalon.

For myself I'd like to see some photos. It's not about necessity to prove anything, I just like fab photos and it makes this thread more colourful.

Quote from: BitSyncom on November 15, 2012, 01:08:42 PM

Mmm, exactly finish and metal used in the device is not final as of yet, but the dimension is most likely 375 x 375 x 150mm. It's a compact little thing.

The dimensions sounds great, but pretty please not the white colour case for Avalon Wink

. Titanium or black should be best

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Quote from: thorvald on November 15, 2012, 09:01:46 AM

Any news regarding the devices ?

Regards
Thorvald

I suppose the competition has ruined the "no news is good news" statement. We are on schedule and is not currently running into any problems or having new development speeding up our timeline. I could post some facility photos, but I feel that's a childish move and proves nothing. Alas, if there is demand from the community, I'll be happy to show off our truly state of the art equipment used to produce the Avalon.

Quote from: michaelmclees on November 15, 2012, 12:36:14 PM

Yeah. I'm curious about these. What will they look like?

Mmm, exactly finish and metal used in the device is not final as of yet, but the dimension is most likely 375 x 375 x 150mm. It's a compact little thing.

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Yeah. I'm curious about these. What will they look like?

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Any news regarding the devices ?

Regards
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