PLX Technology Announces Industry's First I-Temp 64-Bit, 66MHz PCI Bridge; FastLane PCI 6466 Enables High-Speed, Asynchronous, Non-Transparent Bridging in Server, Storage, Networking, Embedded Systems.SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- PLX Technology PLX Technology, Inc., PLX Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLXT) is based in Sunnyvale, California, USA, and is currently the world’s leading supplier of PCI Express and other standard I/O interconnect semiconductors to the communications, server, storage, embedded-control, and , Inc. (Nasdaq:PLXT), the leading supplier of standard I/O standard I/O - standard input/output interconnect silicon to the communications, server, storage, embedded-control, and consumer industries, today announced the PLX PLX Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Radiology (X-Ray) PLX Power Line Exchange (R) FastLane(TM) PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). 6466, the industry's smallest 64-bit, 66MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. PCI bridge. The PCI 6466 is the industry's first 64-bit, 66MHz PCI bridge with a full industrial temperature (I-Temp) rating. In addition, the PCI 6466 features a footprint 25 percent smaller than any other 64-bit PCI bridge, asynchronous operation that allows support of legacy devices, and non-transparent bridging enabling the support of multiple hosts. This rich combination of features -- coupled with its robust 64-bit, 66MHz power -- makes the PCI 6466 ideal for server, storage, networking, and embedded applications that demand high-speed PCI bridging in limited space. The PCI 6466 delivers a combination of features not available in any other 64-bit PCI bridge. Its 5v-tolerant I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output , true non-transparent (as well as transparent) operation, and compliance with the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group (PICMG An industry consortium that develops specifications for backplanes and interconnects for electronic equipment in the industrial and telecom fields. It was founded in 1994 as the PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group, hence the acronym. (R)) 2.1 R2.0 with PI = 1 specification for Hot Swap compatibility enable board and system designers to incorporate into their products a rich array of space-saving and performance features. Additionally, those designers can employ the PCI 6466 to bridge from legacy 32-bit, 33MHz PCI designs to 64-bit, 66MHz PCI with true asynchronous operation, while also using much of the design's existing software. Advanced Features Advanced features of the FastLane PCI 6466: --Full I-Temp operation (-40 to +85 degC) --Small footprint, requiring 25 percent less board space --64-bit, 66MHz bandwidth, which enables designs to employ the fastest-available speeds in PCI bridging --PCI 3.0 Compliant, delivering compliance to the latest PCI standard --Asynchronous operation, enabling the device to support lower-speed legacy devices --Compliant with PICMG 2.1 R2.0 with PI = 1, simplifying RAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Remote Access Service) A Windows NT/2000 Server feature that allows remote users access to the network from their Windows laptops or desktops via modem. See RRAS and network access server. designs --EEPROM support, enabling flexible configuration --Non-transparent bridging, supporting dual-hosts The PCI 6466, like all PLX interconnect devices, is supported by a PLX Rapid Development Kit (RDK RDK Reference Design Kit RDK Red Dragon Karate (compilation of different major styles, mostly based on Shotokan) RDK Reload Delay Kit RDK Report Developer Kit RDK Rapid Deployment Kit RDK Re-Distribution Kit RDK Render Developer Kit ). The PCI 6466 RDK includes a PCI adapter board that easily plugs into any standard PCI slot (3.3V or 5V), along with the necessary drivers and advanced programming interface (API) software to quickly develop boards and systems. The PLX FastLane PCI 6466 PCI bridge is available now in BGA (Ball Grid Array) A popular surface mount chip package that uses a grid of solder balls as its connectors. Available in plastic and ceramic varieties, BGA is noted for its compact size, high lead count and low inductance, which allows lower voltages to be used. packages at $28 in 1,000-piece quantities. The PCI 6466 RDK is available now, at $495. For information on ordering the FastLane PCI 6466 and its RDK, contact PLX Technology at 800-759-3735 or sales@plxtech.com. About PLX Technology PLX Technology, Inc. (www.plxtech.com), based in Sunnyvale, Calif., USA, is the leading supplier of standard I/O interconnect silicon to the communications, server, storage and embedded-control industries. PLX has been developing I/O interconnect solutions since 1986. The PLX solution provides a competitive edge to our customers through an integrated combination of high-performance silicon, hardware and software design tools, and partnerships. These innovative solutions enable our customers to develop equipment with industry-leading performance, scalability and reliability. PLX and FastLane are trademarks of PLX Technology, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All other product names that appear in this material are for identification purposes only and are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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