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Introduction
1.1 Features
The PCI/PXI-8570, PCI to PCI and PXI to PXI Extension Card, provides the
following advanced features:
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Direct PC control of PXI/CompactPCI systems
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Multi-chassis
configurations for PXI/CompactPCI
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Up to 2 PCI segments from signal 8570
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PCI local bus specifications Rev. 2.2 compliant
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PCI to PCI bridge architecture specifications Rev. 1.1 compliant
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PXI specifications Rev. 2.0 compliant
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Up to 64-bit, 66MHz PCI bus extension
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StarFabric
link
performance
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528Mbytes/s peak (64-bit, 66MHz PCI)
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132Mbytes/s peak (32-bit, 33MHz PCI)
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Shielded copper cabling
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10m maximum distance
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Completely hardware and software transparent
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Independent of operating systems
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Seamless PCI interrupt extension
1.2 Applications
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High Density I/O System
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Test System in Harsh Environment
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Electronic Manufacturing Test System
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Automation
System with Existed PC
1.3 Specifications
Architecture
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Functions as a PCI-to-PCI bridge
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PCI-to-PCI bridge architecture specifications Rev. 1.1 compliant
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PCI local bus specifications Rev. 2.2
