MAC-PHY Interface Connector for the PCI Express* Architecture
The PHY Interface for the PCI Express* Architecture (PIPE) has a strong need for compatibility testing. An important enabling element for compatibility testing is to define a standardized connector to use between PIPE MAC and PHY test boards. Along with the connector, a mechanical interface specification is required to allow interoperation.
The PHY Interface for the PCI Express Architecture Connector (PIPE_C) specification is intended to facilitate the development, integration, and testing of functionally equivalent PIPE interfaces. The specification defines a connector, connector pin-out and form factor/layout that must be implemented to achieve a PIPE_C specification compliant MAC or PHY development/prototype board. This specification addresses implementations for X1 up to X4 widths.
The intent of the PIPE_C specification is to reduce development costs and time for PIPE MAC and PHY implementations by defining a standard connector interface for prototyping and interoperability testing. This document defines a PIPE connector interface to which MAC and PHY vendors can develop.
The authors of the specification do not make claims of suitability of this connector for production boards as it remains outside the scope of this effort. It will remain up to the individual companies of PIPE devices to determine the applicability of this specification for their specific product design.
Read the full MAC-PHY Interface Connector Paper.
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MAC-PHY Interface Connector for the PCI Express* Architecture
The PHY Interface for the PCI Express* Architecture (PIPE) has a strong need for compatibility testing. An important enabling element for compatibility testing is to define a standardized connector to use between PIPE MAC and PHY test boards. Along with the connector, a mechanical interface specification is required to allow interoperation.
The PHY Interface for the PCI Express Architecture Connector (PIPE_C) specification is intended to facilitate the development, integration, and testing of functionally equivalent PIPE interfaces. The specification defines a connector, connector pin-out and form factor/layout that must be implemented to achieve a PIPE_C specification compliant MAC or PHY development/prototype board. This specification addresses implementations for X1 up to X4 widths.
The intent of the PIPE_C specification is to reduce development costs and time for PIPE MAC and PHY implementations by defining a standard connector interface for prototyping and interoperability testing. This document defines a PIPE connector interface to which MAC and PHY vendors can develop.
The authors of the specification do not make claims of suitability of this connector for production boards as it remains outside the scope of this effort. It will remain up to the individual companies of PIPE devices to determine the applicability of this specification for their specific product design.
Read the full MAC-PHY Interface Connector Paper.
