Diodes Incorporated PI7C8150BNDE - PCI-to-PCI Bridge

The PI7C8150BNDE is a high-performance, versatile PCI-to-PCI bridge designed by Diodes Incorporated to meet the demands of modern embedded and industrial computing applications. This IC is engineered to bridge primary and secondary PCI buses, enabling seamless communication between them and expanding system bus capability. It is an ideal solution for system designers looking to extend the PCI bus beyond the limitations of a single PCI slot or to separate devices into different bus segments for improved performance and reduced electrical load.

With its compliance to PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2, the PI7C8150BNDE ensures compatibility with a wide range of PCI devices and guarantees reliable operation at speeds of up to 66MHz. This bridge chip supports both 32-bit and 64-bit bus widths and can operate in a 3.3V or 5V environment, making it flexible for integration into various system architectures.

One of the key features of the PI7C8150BNDE is its support for PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification (PCI-PM), which allows for advanced power management and reduces overall power consumption. It also includes primary and secondary SERR# (System Error) pins for error reporting, contributing to a robust and stable computing environment.

Furthermore, the PI7C8150BNDE is equipped with a transparent mode of operation, which allows the bridge to be invisible to PCI configuration space, providing a seamless integration. It also supports a subordinate bus number register, which provides flexible bus topology management. The device's programmability and configuration options make it a versatile choice for expanding PCI capabilities in a multitude of systems.

Encased in a compact 160-pin PQFP (Plastic Quad Flat Pack) package, the PI7C8150BNDE is designed for space-efficient implementations, making it suitable for embedded systems with limited board space. With its exceptional performance, power management, and configuration flexibility, the PI7C8150BNDE from Diodes Incorporated stands out as a strategic choice for system developers looking to enhance their PCI bus implementations.