MaxLinear has been granted a patent for an apparatus designed for a Root Complex (RC) of a PCIe system. The device includes a memory and processors to generate a PCIe VDM message for an Endpoint (EP) with various information like interrupt triggers and data path status. GlobalData’s report on MaxLinear gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Apparatus for generating pcie vdm messages for eps
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11928071B2) discloses an apparatus designed for both the Root Complex (RC) and Endpoint (EP) of a PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect express) system. The apparatus for the RC includes a memory and processors capable of generating PCIe VDM messages for EPs, containing information such as interrupt triggers, reset status, data path status, and buffer status. Additionally, the RC apparatus can process VDM messages from EPs and relay them accordingly.
On the other hand, the apparatus for the EP comprises a memory and processors that can process PCIe VDM messages from the RC, containing similar information as mentioned above. The EP apparatus can also handle VDM messages relayed by the RC from other EPs within the PCIe system. Furthermore, there is an apparatus specifically designed for EPs to generate PCIe VDM messages for the RC, primarily focusing on providing an interrupt trigger along with data path status, reset status, and buffer status information.
Overall, the patent highlights the innovative design of these apparatuses tailored for efficient communication within a PCIe system, ensuring the seamless exchange of critical information between RCs and EPs. By enabling the generation, processing, and relay of PCIe VDM messages containing essential status updates and triggers, these apparatuses contribute to enhancing the overall performance and reliability of PCIe systems.
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