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March 18, 2008
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  • Page 1 PEX 8112RDK-F Hardware Reference Manual For Board Revision 1.0 Version 1.1 March 2008 Website: www.plxtech.com Technical Support: www.plxtech.com/support Copyright © 2008 by PLX Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved – Version 1.0 March 18, 2008...
  • Page 2 © 2008 PLX Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. PLX Technology, Inc. retains the right to make changes to this product at any time, without notice. Products may have minor variations to this publication, known as errata. PLX assumes no liability whatsoever, including infringement of any patent or copyright, for sale and use of PLX products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Figure 6. PEX 8112RDK-F Stackup ........................10 ABLES Table 1. PEX 8112RDK-F LED Indicators......................... 6 Table 2. PEX 8112RDK-F Default Jumper Settings....................8 PEX 8112RDK-F Hardware Reference Manual for Board Revision 1.0, Version 1.1 © 2008 PLX Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 PEX 8112RDK-F, or for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction or repair.

  • Page 5: General Information

    General Information The PLX PEX 8112RDK-F is a Rapid Development Kit based on the PEX 8112, a single-lane, PCI Express-to- PCI bridge device. The PEX 8112RDK-F provides a complete hardware and software development platform to facilitate getting designs up and running quickly, lowering risk and reducing time-to-market. The PEX 8112RDK-F...

  • Page 6: Pex 8112 Features

    Supports Forward and Reverse Bridging, allowing systems to migrate to PCI Express and leverage software compatibility Note: The PEX 8112RDK-F is for Forward Mode designs. For Reverse Mode designs, refer to the PEX 8112RDK-R. Integrated PCI Express interface with x1 link, dual-simplex 2.5 Gbps SerDes...

  • Page 7: Pex 8112Rdk-F System Architecture

    The PEX 8112RDK-F’s form factor is based on the PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 3.0. The PCI interface supports up to 32-bit transfers, at up to 66 MHz. The PEX 8112RDK-F has four PCI slot (female) connectors – one straddle mount, and three baseboard mount. Four INT# and four REQ#/GNT# pairs are supported, one for each slot.

  • Page 8: Pex 8112Rdk-F Hardware Architecture

    PEX 8112. The Atmel AT25640 device is recommended. Other compatible 128-byte serial EEPROMs include the Atmel AT25010A, Catalyst CAT25C01, and ST Microelectronics M95010W. PEX 8112RDK-F Hardware Reference Manual for Board Revision 1.0, Version 1.1 © 2008, PLX Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Pci Interface

    3.3.1 Slot Connectors This PEX 8112RDK-F has four female PCI slots, which connect to the PEX 8112 downstream port. (Refer to Figure 4.) Connector J3 is a straddle-mount (SMT) connector. Cards plugged into this slot are oriented parallel to the PEX 8112RDK-F. Connectors J4, J5, and J6 are vertical-mount (SMT) connectors. Cards plugged into these slots are oriented perpendicular to the RDK.

  • Page 10: Led Indicators

    PEX 8112RDK-F Power The PEX 8112RDK-F has two sources for DC power. The first source is the card edge connector (J1). This x1 connector provides up to 500 mA at +12V, and 3.0A at +3.3V. Card edge power is intended to power only PEX 8112RDK-F components, as well as optional PCI connector A (J3).

  • Page 11: Wakeup

    PWRMNGCSR register PME Enable bit is set The WAKEOUT# signal is used only when the PEX 8112 is in Forward Bridge mode. PEX 8112RDK-F Hardware Reference Manual for Board Revision 1.0, Version 1.1 © 2008 PLX Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 12: Mechanical Architecture

    ECHANICAL RCHITECTURE Monitoring Point, Indicator, Control, and DIP Switch Summary This section summarizes the interfaces available on the PEX 8112RDK-F for controlling and monitoring PEX 8112 performance. 4.1.1 Monitoring Points Six ground post holes, scattered across the PEX 8112RDK-F to provide probe reference points Voltages to the PEX 8112 can be monitored at the following locations: TP12 (1.5 VCC)

  • Page 13: Tact Switches

    4.1.4 Tact Switches The PEX 8112RDK-F contains two user-controllable Tact switches (S2 and S3) for reset control. The S2 switch can be pressed to ground RSTB#. The S3 switch can be pressed to ground PCIRSTB#. PEX 8112RDK-F Layout Information 4.2.1 Trace Routing Design Rules The characteristic trace impedances are within the PCI Express specification (100 Ohm ±5%) for the differential,...

  • Page 14: Pcb Stackup

    4.2.3 PCB Stackup The PEX 8112RDK-F is a 6-layer, 62-mil thick PCB. The target signal impedance for all routing layers is 60 Ohms ±15% single-ended impedance and 100 Ohms ±5% differential. (Refer to Figure SOLDERMASK L1, SIGNAL 1 Controller Impedance microstrip...

  • Page 15: References

    Tel: 503 291-2569, Fax: 503 297-1090, http://www.pcisig.com PCI Express Card Electromechanical (CEM) Specification, Revision 1.0a PCI Express-to-PCI Bridge Specification 1.0 PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 3.0 PEX 8112RDK-F Hardware Reference Manual for Board Revision 1.0, Version 1.1 © 2008 PLX Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 16: Bill Of Materials And Schematics

    Bill of Materials and Schematics The following pages contain the PEX 8112RDK-F bill of materials and schematics. Item Man. Man. Part number Description Package Type Component Designator(s) Surface Mount Components IC, 1-lane, SMT, PEX 8112-AA66BC 4-port, PCI Express 144-ball Technology...
  • Page 17 MuRata SMT, 0805 CC32, CC33, CC34 1.0uF, 25V, 10% C56, C57, C58 Capacitor, ceramic 22pF, Panasonic ECJ-1VC1H220J SMT, 0603 50V, 5% PEX 8112RDK-F Hardware Reference Manual for Board Revision 1.0, Version 1.1 © 2008 PLX Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 18 TH, 6-pin JP18 Second Source Information Atmel AT25640-10PU-2.7 SPI Serial EEPROM DIP, 8-pin PLX Part # PEX 8112RDK-F Product Name: PEX 8112RDK-F PEX 8112RDK-F Hardware Reference Manual for Board Revision 1.0, Version 1.1 © 2008, PLX Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 19 05- PCI connector B 06- PCI connector C 07- PCI connector D 08- Power and misc. 09- Auxiliary capacitors PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 www.plxtech.com...
  • Page 20 CLK_CPLD 1/2 size midbus 1/2 size midbus CLKA4 CLKC CLKB1 3.3VCC CLKB2 CLKB PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. CLKB3 CLKA CLKD CLKB4 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 PCLKI www.plxtech.com...
  • Page 21 0.001uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.001uF 0.001uF 0.1uF 0.1uF 0.001uF 0.001uF PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 www.plxtech.com www.plxtech.com www.plxtech.com Title...
  • Page 22 ACK64# REQ64# 5,6,7,8 ACK64# REQ64# OPT5VCC OPT5VCC RT-HD2-GT120ECN RT-HD2-GT120ECN PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 www.plxtech.com www.plxtech.com www.plxtech.com Title...
  • Page 23 ACK64# REQ64# 4,6,7,8 ACK64# REQ64# PCI5VCC PCI5VCC RT-HD2-GT120ECN RT-HD2-GT120ECN PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 www.plxtech.com www.plxtech.com www.plxtech.com Title...
  • Page 24 ACK64# REQ64# 4,5,7,8 ACK64# REQ64# PCI5VCC PCI5VCC RT-HD2-GT120ECN RT-HD2-GT120ECN PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 www.plxtech.com www.plxtech.com www.plxtech.com Title...
  • Page 25 ACK64# REQ64# 4,5,6,8 ACK64# REQ64# PCI5VCC PCI5VCC RT-HD2-GT120ECN RT-HD2-GT120ECN PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 www.plxtech.com www.plxtech.com www.plxtech.com Title...
  • Page 26 U11B U11B PULLUP_OE TRDY# BF_OE# STOP# FF_OE# 2.7K 2.7K RN10 RN10 PCI_TCK PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PCI_TDI 0.1uF 0.1uF PCI_TMS 74HC74 74HC74 74HC74 74HC74 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085...
  • Page 27 CC26 CC27 CC27 CC28 CC28 CC29 CC29 CC30 CC30 CC31 CC31 PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC. 47uF 47uF 22uF 22uF 22uF 22uF 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 870 Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 www.plxtech.com...

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