Product Manual
JFLEX-Multimedia
Kontron Embedded Modules GmbH
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7. APPENDIX C: LITERATURE AND STANDARDS
Below is a list of information sources to help you to further understand PC architecture.
7.1 Buses and General PC Architetcure
7.1.1 PCI
PCI spec. @
http://www.pcisig.com/home/
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The PCI-SIG provides a forum for its ~900 member companies, who
develop PCI products based on the specifications that are created by the PCI-
SIG.
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PCI & PCI-X Hardware and Software Architecture & Design
, Fifth Edition,
Edward Solari and George Willse, Annabooks, 2001, ISBN 0-929392-63-9.
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PCI System Architecture,
Tom Shanley and Don Anderson, Addison-
Wesley, 2000, ISBN 0-201-30974-2.
7.1.2 USB
USB spec. @
http://www.usb.org/
USB Implementers Forum, Inc. is a non-profit corporation founded by the
group of companies that developed the Universal Serial Bus specification.
The USB-IF was formed to provide a support organization and forum for the
advancement and adoption of Universal Serial Bus technology.
7.1.3 AC ’97
AC ’97 spec. @
http://www.intel.com/labs/media/audio/
The specification defines the Audio Codec ’97 (AC ’97) Architecture and Digital
Interface (AC-link) specifically designed for implementing audio and modem I/O
functionality in PC systems. This specification does not explicitly define the
companion AC ’97 Digital Controller component (sometimes referred to or