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Chapter 9
Bus Interface
Each DMA controller supports several features to optimize PXI Express bus utilization.
The DMA controllers pack and unpack data through the FIFOs. The DMA controllers also
automatically handle unaligned memory buffers on PXI Express.
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Programmed I/O
—Programmed I/O is a data transfer mechanism where the user’s
program is responsible for transferring data. Each read or write call in the program initiates
the transfer of data. Programmed I/O is typically used in software-timed (on-demand)
operations.
PXI Express Considerations
PXI Express Clock and Trigger Signals
Refer to Chapter 7,
, for more information about PXI and
PXI Express clock and trigger signals.
PXI Express
PXI Express devices can be installed in any PXI Express slot in PXI Express chassis.
PXI Express specifications are developed by the PXI System Alliance (
www.pxisa.org
).