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A Hardware and Software Developer's Guide
by Adam Wilen, Justin Schade, and Ron Thornburg |
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This book offers an introduction to the new I/O technology, PCI Express*, designed to allow increasing levels of computer system performance. The book details how PCI Express technology allows designers to overcome the practical performance limits of existing multi-drop, parallel bus technology. It explains how to increase performance and add new capabilities for a broad range of computing and communications platforms. Relevant technical considerations are presented that both hardware and software developers need to comprehend in order to employ PCI Express technology in next generation systems.
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Adam Wilen is a platform applications engineer at Intel, serving as a key point of contact for customers and technical field sales. Adam's expertise in PCI Express technology comes from his involvement in implementing Intel's first generation of PCI Express chipsets. Prior to his work on PCI Express technology, Adam developed graphics controllers and chipsets, with a specialization in graphics and display technologies. Adam graduated from Cornell University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
Justin Schade is an applications engineer for Intel interfacing directly with OEM customers who want to take advantage of PCI Express technology. Justin is currently working to ensure developers have a smooth migration path to Intel's PCI Express chipsets. Justin has worked on a variety of next generation I/O controllers, with a specialization in design in support. Justin graduated from Sacramento State University with a B.S. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Ron Thornburg is a technology initiatives manager for Intel currently working directly with customers on the transition to PCI Express technology. Ron has performed a variety of marketing and engineering roles within Intel including chipset applications support and product marketing for high density Ethernet controllers. Ron received a B.S. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from California State University, Chico and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of California, Davis.
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