Introduction to PCI Express: A Hardware and Software Developer's Guide

This book explains technical considerations related to PCI Express, which is an I/O technology for desktop, mobile, server, and communications platforms designed to overcome performance limits of existing multi-drop, parallel bus technology. Coverage includes metrics and criteria to consider before adopting PCI Express, applications, implications of the architecture, legacy software environments, comparison with PCI-X and PCI, flow control, implementation, and design aspects. The authors are application engineers and initiatives managers. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Adam Wilen is a platform applications engineer at Intel, serving as a key point of contact for customers and technical field sales. Adam's expertise in PCI Express technology comes from his involvement in implementing Intel's first generation of PCI Express chipsets. Prior to his work on PCI Express technology, Adam developed graphics controllers and chipsets, with a specialization in graphics and display technologies.

Justin Schade is an applications engineer for Intel, who interfaces directly with OEM customers wanting to take advantage of PCI Express technology. Justin is currently working to ensure developers have a smooth migration path to Intel's PCI Express chipsets. Justin has worked on a variety of next generation I/O controllers, with a specialization in design-in support.

Ron Thornburg is a technology initiatives manager for Intel currently working directly with customers on the transition to PCI Express technology. Ron has performed a variety of roles within Intel including chipset applications support and product marketing for high density Ethernet controllers.