www.plxtech.com

Development Tools

PLX offers the PEX 8505RDK which includes hardware and

software tools to enable rapid customer design activity. These

tools consist of a hardware module, hardware documentation

and a Software Development Kit (SDK).

ExpressLane PEX 8505RDK

The RDK hardware includes three modules: the PEX 8505

base board, the Port Expander which provides four x1 ports,

and a PCI Express adapter board which provides connection to

the Host slot.

The PEX 8505RDK hardware module is configured as a

bench-top board to provide 5 ports. The adapter board routes

the PCI Express signals from the Host slot to a standard (PCI

SIG defined) PCI Express x1 cable connector. The connection

between the PEX 8505 and the host is made via the x1 cable.

The PEX 8505RDK can be used to test and validate customer

software. Additionally, it can be used as an evaluation vehicle

for the PEX 8505 features and benefits.

SDK

The SDK tool set includes:

- Linux and Windows drivers

- C/C++ Source code, Objects, libraries

- User’s Guides, Application examples, Tutorials

PLX Technology, Inc.

870 W. Maude Ave.

Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA

Tel: 1-800-759-3735

Tel: 1-408-774-9060

Fax: 1-408-774-2169

Email: info@plxtech.com

Web Site: www.plxtech.com

Figure 6. PEX 8505RDK

Product Ordering Information

Part Number

Description

PEX 8505-AA25BI

5-Lane, 5-port PCI Express Switch

PEX 8505-AA25BI G

5-Lane, 5-port PCI Express Switch Pb-Free

PEX 8505RDK

PEX 8505 Rapid Development Kit

Windows/Linux Apps

PEX API

PCIe

Driver

NT PnP

Driver

PCI Express Interface

Kernel

Space

User

Space

Hardware

Windows/Linux Apps

PEX API

PCIe

Driver

NT PnP

Driver

PCI Express Interface

Kernel

Space

User

Space

Hardware

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which may be registered in some jurisdiction. All other product names that appear in this material are for identification purposes only and are acknowledged to be trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective companies. Information supplied by PLX is believed to be accurate and reliable, but PLX Technology, Inc. assumes no responsibility for

any errors that may appear in this material. PLX Technology, Inc. reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in product design or specification.

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