Software Usage Model
From a system model viewpoint, the PEX 8311 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 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).
Interrupt Sources/Events
The PEX 8311 switch 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 8311 for hot
plug events, and baseline error reporting.
Development Tools
PLX is offering hardware and software tools to enable
rapid customer design activity. These tools include the
hardware Rapid Development Kit (PEX 8311 RDK)
shown in Figure 6 and the Software Development Kit
(SDK).
“C” and multiplexed “J” modes. SBSRAM, CPLD
components are included with a Prototyping area. The
board includes a mid-bus PCIe probe interface and a
reset for PCIe. Support for all DMA methods including
block mode, scatter-gather, and ring management along
with Direct Slave is supported. JTAG provides down-
loading of code to the CPLD. An external 100 MHz
differential reference clock can be provided at the card
edge connector or from the slot.
The PEX 8311RDK can be installed in a motherboard,
used as a riser card, or configured as a bench-top board.
The PEX 8311RDK can be used to test and validate
customer software. Additionally, it can be used as an
evaluation vehicle for the PEX 8311 features and
benefits.
SDK
The SDK tool set includes:
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Linux & Windows NT/98/2000/Me/XP/2003 server drivers
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C/C++ Source code, Objects, and libraries
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User’s Guides, Application examples, and Tutorial
Figure 6. PEX 8311RDK
The RDK hardware module includes the PEX 8311 with
a x1 port connected to a male-edge connector, and a
Generic Local Bus port with support for non-multiplexed
Product Ordering Information
Part Number
PLX Technology, Inc.
870 Maude Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA
Tel: 1-800-759-3735
Tel: 1-408-774-9060
Fax: 1-408-774-2169
Email: info@plxtech.com
Web Site: www.plxtech.com
PEX 8311-AA66BC F
PEX 8311RDK
SDK
Description
PCI Express to Generic Local Bus Bridge; Lead-free Package
Rapid Development Kit for PEX 8311
Windows Host-side and Local side software
development kit
Please visit the PLX Web site at
http://www.plxtech.com
or contact PLX sales at 408-774-9060 for sampling.
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