PCI Bus Demystified, Second Edition

Book Description

The peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus is the dominant bus system used to connect the different elements making up today's high-performance computer systems. Different PCI implementations have also been developed for such applications as telecommunications and embedded computing. If an application calls for high speed, high reliability, flexible configuration, and bus mastering, then PCI is the only logical bus choice. This book is an applications-oriented introduction to the PCI bus, with an emphasis on implementing PCI in a variety of computer architectures. Special attention is given to industrial and mission-critical applications of PCI bus.

·Fully describes PCI electrical specifications, mechanical requirements, and signal types
·Covers advanced topics through numerous design examples to increase the readers understanding of the subject
·Includes updated coverage of PCI-X 2.0/p>

Reviews From AMAZON.COM

Excellent Intro

I am a hardware engineer that only recently got involved in designing a hardware board for the Pci bus. All books and articles on the subject all assume some inherent knowledge on the subject. This is the only book/article that I found that introduced the subject slowly and clearly bringing me up to speed in a very enjoyable manner. Well Done!

Now in its second edition with new coverage of PCI-X 2.0

Now in its second edition with new coverage of PCI-X 2.0, PCI Bus Demystified is an expertly written text meant for hardware and software designers alike, explaining all aspects of the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus, which is the most established bus system used to connect the various elements of today's high-performance computer systems. Including PCI electric specifications, numerous design examples, and beginning and advanced topics such signal groups and types, the arbitration process, plug and play configuration, electrical and mechanical features unique to PCI-X, and much more, PCI Bus Demystified is an excellent resource, classroom text and self-teaching tool.