PCIe Devices - PLX Technology
PCIe Devices - PLX Technology
PCIe Devices - PLX Technology
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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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