The PCI9060REV3 is a 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI Local Bus Target/Master I/O Accelerator designed by Broadcom Limited. Building upon the PCI9060 family, this revision offers improved performance and reliability for interfacing various host processors and peripheral devices to the PCI bus. It's a versatile solution used in add-in cards and embedded systems where PCI connectivity is crucial.
Applications
- Industrial Automation Equipment
- Data Acquisition Boards
- Network Interface Cards (NICs)
- Embedded Systems with PCI Bus
- Medical Imaging Devices
Features
- 32-bit PCI interface operating at 33 MHz
- PCI Target and Master functionality
- Integrated DMA (Direct Memory Access) controller for high-speed data transfers
- Flexible local bus interface supporting various peripheral devices
- Interrupt generation and management capabilities
- EEPROM interface for storing configuration data
- Enhanced performance compared to previous revisions
Benefits
- Streamlines the process of connecting peripherals to the PCI bus
- Reduces the time and expense associated with development
- Increases system throughput due to DMA support
- Adaptable to different I/O requirements through the local bus interface
- Increases system dependability through integrated features
- Allows for diverse application configurations through configurable options
The PCI9060REV3 includes an integrated DMA controller for optimizing data transfer rates. The local bus interface offers flexibility for connecting a variety of peripherals, including memory, UARTs, and custom logic. The EEPROM interface facilitates easy configuration storage. With improved performance and reliability compared to earlier versions, the PCI9060REV3 serves as a dependable and efficient I/O accelerator for a variety of industrial and embedded applications.