Author_Institution :
Digital Equipment Corp., Palo Alto, CA, USA
fDate :
Feb. 25 1991-March 1 1991
Abstract :
The author describes TURBOchannel, an I/O interconnect that allows several I/O options to connect one system. TURBOchannel is a synchronous, scalable interconnect with a concise, efficient protocol optimized for I/O applications. It achieves low-latency I/O transactions, and high-performance block DMA transactions across a low-signal-count interface. The geographic slot address and option ROM identification allow automatic configuration of systems. The hardware, firmware, and system characteristics of TURBOchannel are reviewed.<>
Keywords :
computer architecture; computer interfaces; DEC; I/O interconnect; TURBOchannel; geographic slot address; high-performance block DMA transactions; low-signal-count interface; option ROM identification; protocol; synchronous scalable interconnect; Computer architecture; Computer interfaces;
Conference_Titel :
Compcon Spring '91. Digest of Papers
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2134-6
DOI :
10.1109/CMPCON.1991.128811
