net/hinic: add build and doc files

[dpdk.git] / doc / guides / rel_notes / release_19_08.rst

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+* **Updated the EAL Pseudo-random Number Generator.**
+
+  The lrand48()-based rte_rand() function is replaced with a
+  DPDK-native combined Linear Feedback Shift Register (LFSR)
+  pseudo-random number generator (PRNG).
+
+  This new PRNG implementation is multi-thread safe, provides
+  higher-quality pseudo-random numbers (including full 64 bit
+  support) and improved performance.
+
+  In addition, <rte_random.h> is extended with a new function
+  rte_rand_max() which supplies unbiased, bounded pseudo-random
+  numbers.
+
 * **Updated the bnxt PMD.**
 
   Updated the bnxt PMD. The major enhancements include:
@@ -68,6 +82,12 @@ New Features
   of Ethernet controllers. These controllers support link speeds up to
   200Gbps, 50G PAM-4, and PCIe 4.0.
 
+* **Added hinic PMD.**
+
+  Added the new ``hinic`` net driver for Huawei Intelligent PCIE Network
+  Adapters based on the Huawei Ethernet Controller Hi1822.
+  See the :doc:`../nics/hinic` guide for more details on this new driver.
+
 * **Updated the ice driver.**
 
   Updated ice driver with new features and improvements, including: