Development Tools
PLX is offering hardware and software tools (PEX 8547
RDK) to enable rapid customer design activity. These
tools are bundled in a Rapid Development Kit (RDK).
The RDK consists of hardware, hardware documentation
and a Software Development Kit (SDK).
The PEX 8547 RDK board can be installed on a
motherboard or used as a riser card. The PEX 8547 RDK
can be used to test and validate customer software.
Additionally, it can be used as an evaluation vehicle for
PEX 8547 features and benefits. The PEX 8547 RDK
features three x16 ports (one upstream, two
downstream).
SDK
The SDK tool set includes:
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GUI to use and configure the device
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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
PORT 8 – X16
Port 8 Status
LED
Port 12 Status
LED
PORT 12 – X16
Manual
Reset
Port 0 Status
LED
HD Power
Connector
Windows/Linux Apps
EEPROM
JTAG
DIP Switch
for Config
User
Space
PEX 8547
RefClk
I
2
C
PEX API
Kernel
Space
PCIe
Driver
PnP
Driver
PERST#
Port 0 – x16
(Upstream Port)
Figure 3. PEX 8547 RDK
Hardware
PCI Express Interface
Product Ordering Information
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
Part Number
PEX 8547-AA25BC G
PEX 8547-AA RDK
Breakout Board-88
Breakout Board-844
Description
48-Lane, 3-Port PCI Express Switch, Pb-Free
PEX 8547 Rapid Development Kit w/ x16 Edge Connector
Breakout Board w/ x16 Edge Connector for additional fan-out to two
slots (x8, x8)
Breakout Board w/ x16 Edge Connector for additional fan-out to three
slots (x8, x4, x4)
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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Technology, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this material. PLX Technology, Inc. reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in
product design or specification.
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