Development Tools
PLX offers the PEX 8505RDK which includes hardware and
software tools to enable rapid customer design activity. These
tools consist of a hardware module, hardware documentation
and a Software Development Kit (SDK).
PEX 8505RDK
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ExpressLane PEX 8505RDK
The RDK hardware includes three modules: the PEX 8505
base board, the Port Expander which provides four x1 ports,
and a PCI Express adapter board which provides connection to
the Host slot.
The PEX 8505RDK hardware module is configured as a
bench-top board to provide 5 ports. The adapter board routes
the PCI Express signals from the Host slot to a standard (PCI
SIG defined) PCI Express x1 cable connector. The connection
between the PEX 8505 and the host is made via the x1 cable.
The PEX 8505RDK can be used to test and validate customer
software. Additionally, it can be used as an evaluation vehicle
for the PEX 8505 features and benefits.
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1
PEX 8505
RDK Slot
PCIe x1 cable
connector
x1
ATX
x1
Port Expander
x1
SDK
The SDK tool set includes:
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Linux and Windows drivers
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C/C++ Source code, Objects, libraries
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User’s Guides, Application examples, Tutorials
PCIe x1 cable
connector
ATX
Cable Adapter Board
CPWRON
#
PwdGd
x1
Windows/Linux Apps
User
Space
CPERST
#
CPRSTN
#
PEX API
Kernel
Space
PCIe
Driver
NT PnP
Driver
RefClk
CREFCLK
REFCLK
PERST
#
Hardware
PCI Express Interface
Figure 6. PEX 8505RDK
Product Ordering Information
PLX Technology, Inc.
870 W. 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
Part Number
PEX 8505-AA25BI
PEX 8505-AA25BI G
PEX 8505RDK
Description
5-Lane, 5-port PCI Express Switch
5-Lane, 5-port PCI Express Switch Pb-Free
PEX 8505 Rapid Development Kit
Please visit the PLX Web site at
www.plxtech.com
or contact PLX sales at 408-774-9060 for sampling.
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make changes in product design or specification.
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March 2007
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