Integrating a PCI Express Digital IP Core into a Gigabit Ethernet Controller
A Gigabit Ethernet controller incorporating a PCI Express interface takes advantage of the high-throughput, low latency capabilities of PCI Express to deliver true gigabit performance. These enhanced capabilities allow for optimal sizing and utilization of on-chip memory, providing significant power and area savings. This paper discusses the integration and system verification challenges encountered when integrating a PCI Express digital IP core into a Gigabit Ethernet design. Techniques for configuration of the PCI Express IP are presented that achieve the lowest power, lowest latency and smallest memory size, as well as optimal system performance.
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