Web Directory

» ASIC Architect
   Design and manufacture of PCI Express and DDR I/II controller IP cores. Based in Santa Clara, California.
   http://www.asic-architectinc.com

» AnandTech
   Article covering history of the bus market and an explanation of how the specification works.
   http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=1830

» Ars Technica: PCI Express: An Overview
   Technical overview explaining basic PC system architecture, an explanation of how PCI and PCI-X work, and an outline of the benefits of PCIe, and PCIe to PCI bridging.
   http://arstechnica.com/old/content/2004/07/pcie.ars

» Intel.com
   Developer network for PCI Express architecture. Offers overview of the specification, introductory videos, details of books for developers, press releases and how to join the network.
   http://developer.intel.com/technology/pciexpress/devnet/

» Neoseeker.com
   Article including a technology overview, comparison with older buses and considerations of its future prospects.
   http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Features/pciexpresstech/

» PCI Express Bus Description
   A very concise description of PCI Express Bus and its architecture.
   http://www.interfacebus.com/Design_Connector_PCI_Express.html

» PCI Express Compliance Testing
   Gives an overview of the requirements for PCI Express Compliance testing.
   http://www.eurekatech.com/products/pci/pcie_compliance.htm

» PCI-SIG
   Standards development group. Offers details of technology specifications, document review and compliance testing, test software and checklists and press releases.
   http://www.pcisig.com/specifications/pciexpress/

» PCMCIA: ExpressCard
   Standard for higher speed PCMCIA form factor cards that supports USB2 and PCI Express. Includes FAQ and technical information.
   http://www.expresscard.org/web/site/

» Wikipedia
   Article outlining the components of the protocol and competing formats.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI-Express