The PCI9080REV2, manufactured by Broadcom Limited, represents a PCI Local Bus Target/Master I/O Accelerator. Designed to bridge host processors with peripheral devices on the PCI bus, the device facilitates the development of PCI-based add-in cards and embedded systems. The REV2 designation signifies the second revision of the PCI9080, incorporating improvements and potentially bug fixes over the initial release.
Applications
- High-Performance I/O Cards
- Data Acquisition Systems
- Industrial Control Applications
- Network Interface Cards
- Embedded PCI Solutions
Features
- 32-bit PCI interface
- 33 MHz PCI bus support
- PCI Target and Master modes
- Integrated DMA controller
- Flexible local bus interface for connecting peripherals
- Interrupt generation and handling capabilities
- EEPROM interface for storing configuration data
Benefits
- Simplified PCI interface development
- Reduced development time and costs
- Enhanced system performance due to DMA support
- Versatile I/O connectivity options
- Increased system reliability
- Easy configuration through EEPROM interface
The PCI9080REV2's integrated DMA controller facilitates efficient data transfers between the PCI and local buses. The flexible local bus interface makes it compatible with a wide range of peripheral devices. The EEPROM interface allows for easy configuration storage, simplifying the overall system design. As a PCI Local Bus Target/Master I/O Accelerator, the PCI9080REV2 serves to bridge the gap between various peripheral devices and PCI bus architectures, providing a reliable and versatile solution for a wide range of industrial and embedded applications.