PEX 8647-AA RDK Hardware Reference Manual, Version 1.2
Copyright © 2008 by PLX Technology, Inc. All rights reserved
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This document contains PLX confidential and proprietary information. The contents of this document may not be
copied nor duplicated in any form, in whole or in part, without prior written consent from PLX Technology, Inc.
PLX provides the information and data included in this document for your benefit, but it is not possible to entirely
verify and test all the information, in all circumstances, particularly information relating to non-PLX manufactured
products. PLX makes neither warranty nor representation relating to the quality, content, or adequacy of this
information. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Although every effort has been
made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, PLX shall not be liable for any errors, incidental, or consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or examples herein. PLX assumes
no responsibility for damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual, for loss or claims by third parties, which
may arise through the use of the RDK, or for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of
malfunction or repair.
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BOUT
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ANUAL
This document describes the PLX PEX 8647-AA RDK, a Rapid Development Kit, from a hardware perspective. It
contains a description of all major functional circuit blocks on the board and also is a reference for the creation of
software for this product. This manual also includes complete schematics and bill of materials.
This Hardware Reference Manual is specific to the PEX 8647RDK. In the event of a discrepancy between this
Hardware Reference Manual and the PEX 8647 Data Book, please be sure to follow the instructions and
guidelines as stated in the PEX 8647 Data Book when designing your systems.
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EVISION
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ISTORY
Date
Version
Comments
December
2007
0.8
Hardware Reference Manual initial release.
January
2008
0.81
Modified Table 2-1, updated BOM and Schematics
April
2008
1.0
Updated BOM and Schematics.
June
2008
1.1 Updated
BOM.
Novem
ber
2008
1.2 Updated
Schematics.
