PCI Express System Architecture provides an in-depth description and comprehensive reference to the PCI Express standard. The book contains information needed for design, verification, and test, as well as background information essential for writing low-level BIOS and device drivers. In addition, it offers valuable insight into the technology's evolution and cutting-edge features.
Following an overview of the PCI Express architecture, the book moves on to cover transaction protocols, the physical/electrical layer, power management, configuration, and more. Specific topics covered include:
- Split transaction protocol
- Packet format and definition, including use of each field
- ACK/NAK protocol
- Traffic Class and Virtual Channel applications and use
- Flow control initialization and operation
- Error checking mechanisms and reporting options
- Switch design issues
- Advanced Power Management mechanisms and use
- Active State Link power management
- Hot Plug design and operation
- Message transactions
- Physical layer functions
- Electrical signaling characteristics and issues
- PCI Express enumeration procedures
- Configuration register definitions
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