pex8516rdk-1 PLX, pex8516rdk-1 Datasheet - Page 4

• Manufacturer Part Number: pex8516rdk-1
• Description: 16 Lane, 4 Port Pci Express Switch, 27 X 27mm Pbga
• Manufacturer: PLX

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PEX8516-SIL-PB-P1-1.5
Software Usage Model
From a system model viewpoint, each PCI Express port is a
virtual PCI to PCI bridge device and has its own set of PCI
Express configuration registers. It is through the upstream port
that the BIOS or host can configure the other ports using
standard PCI enumeration. The virtual PCI to PCI bridges
within the PEX 8516 are compliant to the PCI and PCI
Express system models. The Configuration Space Registers
(CSRs) in a virtual primary/secondary PCI to PCI bridge are
accessible by type 0 configuration cycles through the virtual
primary bus interface (matching bus number, device number,
and function number).
Development Tools
PLX offers hardware and software tools to enable rapid
customer design activity. These tools consist of a hardware
module (PEX 8516 RDK), hardware documentation, and a
Software Development Kit (SDK).
PLX Technology, Inc.
870 Maude Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA
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Web Site: www.plxtech.com
Figure 7. PEX 8516 RDK
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Part Number
PEX8516-BB25BI
PEX8516-BB25BI G
PEX 8516RDK-4
PEX 8516RDK-1
Product Ordering Information
http://www.plxtech.com
Description
16 Lane, 4 Port PCIe Switch, 312-ball PBGA 27x27mm pkg
16 Lane, 4 Port PCIe Switch, 312-ball PBGA 27x27mm pkg, Pb-free
PEX 8516 Rapid Development Kit with x4 Connector
PEX 8516 Rapid Development Kit with x4 Connector and x1 Adapter
Interrupt Sources/Events
The PEX 8516 supports the INTx interrupt message type
(compatible with PCI 2.3 Interrupt signals) or Message
Signaled Interrupts (MSI) when enabled. Interrupts/messages
are generated by PEX 8516 for hot plug events, doorbell
interrupts, baseline error reporting, and advanced error
reporting.
ExpressLane
The RDK hardware module includes the PEX 8516 with a x4
upstream port, and three x4 downstream ports. The upstream
port uses a x4 PCI Express edge connector. PLX offers a x1
PCI Express adapter which can be used to plug the RDK into
smaller slots. The PEX 8516 RDK hardware module can be
installed on a motherboard, used as a riser card, or configured
as a bench-top board. The PEX 8516 RDK can be used to test
and validate customer software. Additionally, it can be used as
an evaluation vehicle for PEX 8516 features and benefits.
SDK
The SDK tool set
includes:
- Linux & Windows
- C/C++ Source code,
- User’s Guides &
drivers
Objects, libraries
Application examples
or contact PLX sales at 408-774-9060 for sampling.
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PEX 8516 RDK
01/07