PCI Express IP Cores

PCI Express (PCIe) IP cores enable high-speed serial communication between components in modern SoC and ASIC designs, delivering scalable bandwidth and low-latency connectivity.

These IP cores support multiple generations including PCIe Gen3, Gen4, Gen5, and Gen6, and include controller, PHY, endpoint, and root complex implementations.

This catalog allows you to compare PCIe IP cores from leading vendors based on data rate, latency, power efficiency, and process node compatibility.

Whether you are designing data center systems, AI accelerators, storage platforms, or high-performance computing systems, you can find the right PCIe IP for your connectivity requirements.

 
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What is PCI Express (PCIe) IP?

PCIe IP is a hardware block that implements the PCI Express standard for high-speed data communication between system components in SoCs and ASICs.

It provides scalable bandwidth, low latency, and reliable data transfer for a wide range of applications.

Main components of PCIe IP

PCIe controller

The controller manages protocol layers, including transaction, data link, and physical interface control.

PCIe PHY

The PHY handles high-speed serial signaling, including equalization, clock recovery, and lane management.

Endpoint and root complex

PCIe IP supports endpoint devices and root complex implementations, enabling flexible system architectures.

Multi-lane scalability

PCIe supports multiple lanes (x1, x4, x8, x16), allowing scalable bandwidth depending on application needs.

Key features of PCIe IP cores

  • Support for PCIe Gen3 to Gen6
  • High data throughput and low latency
  • Advanced error handling and reliability
  • Scalable lane configurations
  • Integration with system interconnects and memory

How to choose PCIe IP

Selecting the right PCIe IP depends on your system requirements:

  • Supported PCIe generation
  • Required bandwidth and lane configuration
  • Latency and performance targets
  • Power consumption constraints
  • Integration with processors and accelerators

Applications of PCIe IP cores

  • Data center and cloud infrastructure
  • AI and machine learning accelerators
  • Storage systems (NVMe SSDs)
  • High-performance computing systems
  • Networking and communication equipment

Compare PCIe IP cores from leading vendors

This catalog provides access to a wide range of PCIe IP cores from leading semiconductor IP providers.

Use filters to compare solutions based on performance, power efficiency, latency, and integration requirements.

Frequently asked questions about PCIe IP cores

What is PCIe IP?

PCIe IP implements the PCI Express standard for high-speed communication between system components.

What is the difference between PCIe controller and PHY?

The controller handles protocol layers, while the PHY manages physical signaling.

What PCIe generations are supported?

Modern IP cores support PCIe Gen3, Gen4, Gen5, and Gen6.

Where is PCIe IP used?

It is used in data centers, AI accelerators, storage systems, and high-performance computing platforms.

How do I choose PCIe IP?

You should consider generation, bandwidth, latency, power consumption, and system integration.

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