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TLP Packet Components<br />

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TLP packets are sent in bit-wise serial format as<br />

shown below<br />

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Three distinct parts of a TLP packet<br />

– TLP Header<br />

• Defines how packet will be constructed and processed by<br />

source and destination (and any fabric devices in<br />

between)<br />

– Data Payload (when applicable)<br />

– An optional TLP Digest (ECRC)<br />

TLP Header<br />

Data Payload<br />

(OPTIONAL)<br />

TLP Digest<br />

(OPTIONAL)<br />

DWord 0<br />

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TLP Packet<br />

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