Springer - High-speed Serial Buses in Embedded Systems

Master the complexities of modern communication protocols with this technical guide from Springer. This book provides a comprehensive look at the most frequently used high-speed serial buses in embedded systems, with a specific focus on those utilized by FPGAs. Readers will gain a deep understanding of various protocols used for chip-to-chip and board-to-board communication, including SerDes, JESD204, SRIO, PCIE, Aurora, and SATA. The text also covers inter-chassis communication through CPCIE, VPX, FC, and Infiniband protocols. Beyond theory, this resource serves as a practical manual for engineers. It provides the history and version information for each bus type while assessing their specific advantages and limitations. For those working in hardware design, the book offers a detailed guide to implementing these buses in FPGA design, covering everything from the physical layer to link synchronization. This makes it an essential reference for professionals working in computer architecture and microprocessor development.