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PCILite - a simple PCI solution

21 November 2001 Electronics Technology

Developed locally by ASIC Design Services (ADS), PCILite provides a simple low-cost solution for a common PCI requirement. In the last year ADS has released Version 2.0 of the PCILite datasheet and a PCILite evaluation board quick start guide. PCILite device drivers are also available for download at www.asic.co.za

PCILite is a PCI Target which allows old ISA card designs to be converted to PCI, requiring minimum effort from the designer. It provides an Intel-like microprocessor back-end interface with simple read, write and chip-select signals. The duration of these signals is software-programmable. PCILite connects to peripherals through user address and data busses. Additional user-definable pins which can act as either inputs or outputs or can be programmed to be chip-selects are also provided. PCILite is available in an 8, 16 or 32 bit version.

The smallest package/footprint for PCILite is a standard 100-pin TQFP package with dimensions of only 16 x 16 mm. PCILite is priced at under US$10 in volume and is easy to use, according to ADS. An evaluation board, which allows system designers to evaluate PCILite performance and functionality, is also available.

For customers requiring something more than a PCI Target, ASIC Design Services offers PCIPlus. PCI functions such as Master and DMA controller, plus user specific logic functionality, such as glue logic and FIFO interfaces, can be implemented in a single PCIPlus device providing additional logic integration benefits.

For further information on PCILite and PCIPlus, contact Kobus van Rooyen, ASIC Design Services, (011) 315 8316, [email protected], www.asic.co.za



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