Databahn(TM) PCI Express Controller IP Core by Denali Software, Inc. (part of Cadence)

Product Description

Databahn-PCIe is a high-quality design IP product that reduces risk and speeds time-to-market for deploying PCI Express interfaces in silicon. The Databahn PCIe core conforms to the latest PCI-SIG specifications and has been extensively validated with the leading PCIe verification tools (PureSpec, PureSuite). It has also been implemented in production silicon and tested with a wide range of commercial motherboards and adapter cards.

Key Features:
- Integration with ARM Physical IP PCIe PHY

- Compliant with PCIe Specification v1.1 and preliminary v2.0
- Compliant with Intel PIPE Specification v1.86
- Root Complex, Endpoint, Dual Mode (RC/EP)
- Link width support: x1, x2, x4, x8
- Dual Link support for two link operation
- 8-bit or 16-bit PIPE support
- Multi-function support
- Full power management support (Legacy PCI, ASPM, PME, beacon)
- Advanced Error Reporting

- High performance: Low latency, high throughput
- Small silicon footprint, low power utilization
- Highly scalable, pipelined architecture
- Integration-friendly, easily targeted at ASIC or FPGA

- Fully verified by PureSpec VIP and PureSuite Compliance Suite
- Tested against Intel, Nvidia, Broadcom chipsets
- In silicon and customer production
- Complete deliverables for integration, verification, and silicon deployment

Databahn provides chip designers with the ability to configure the optimal PCIe controller IP for power, performance, and gate-count requirements. Robust configurability and state-of-the-art features to effectively insulate SoC designers from fast-changing protocols and details associated with DRAM device technology. Pre-configured Databahn PCIe controller cores are also available to provide customers with off-the-shelf IP pre-designed specifically for consumer, enterprise, and mobile applications.

To find out more about how Databahn fits in your design, evaluate Databahn-PCIE or contact Denali today.

Databahn(TM) PCI Express Controller IP Core

Market Segment(s)

• Embedded
• Enterprise
• Home
• Mobile

Companion Processor(s)

• Communication
• I/O
• Multimedia

ARM Processor(s)

• ARM7EJ-S
• ARM7TDMI
• ARM7TDMI-S
• ARM720T
• ARM920T
• ARM922T
• ARM926EJ-S
• ARM940T
• ARM946E-S
• ARM966E-S
• ARM968E-S
• ARM1020E
• ARM1022E
• ARM1026EJ-S
• ARM1136J-S
• ARM1136JF-S
• ARM1156T2(F)-S
• ARM1176JZ(F)-S
• ARM11 MPCore

System IP

• Interconnect Fabric