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PowerSpan II User Manual
80A1010_MA001_09
Integrated Device Technology
www.idt.com
1. Functional
Overview
This chapter describes the PowerSpan II’s architecture. The following topics are discussed:
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“Processor Bus Interface” on page 26
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1.1
Overview
The IDT PowerSpanTM II is a Multi-port PCI Bus Switch that bridges PCI to the PowerQUICC II
(MPC8260), PowerPCTM 7xx, and the Wintegra WinPathTM processors. PowerSpan II is available in
either a single PCI or dual PCI variant. PowerSpan II defines a new level of PCI bus switch flexibility.
The integrated, non-transparent PCI-to-PCI bridge in the Dual PCI PowerSpan II provides a significant
opportunity for designers to reduce component count and increase overall system performance.
PowerSpan II offers a flexible package design. The design is available in both the original PowerSpan
package dimensions and newly designed, smaller packages.
The high level of performance and flexibility of PowerSpan II is made possible through Switched PCI
- unique to PowerSpan II. Switched PCI uses a switching fabric to enable data streams to pass from
port-to-port across the multi-ported PowerSpan II without collision. This improves the burst
performance and decreases latency on the PCI and processor buses — a key element in enabling
increased I/O performance.