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This 1-day seminar aims to describe and compare new digital interconnect standards

Objectives

  • Packet switching benefits compared to shared busses are highlighted.
  • The course details the operation of new busses and the consequences on system architecture.
  • This workshop has been designed for project managers who intend to understand the operation of new buses without fully describing their protocol.
  • Many references to exerciser providers and component manufacturers are done in order to explain not only the features of new buses but also their ecosystem.
  • Ac6-training offers trainings covering in depth buses such as PCI-X, PCI-Express, RapidIO, IEEE1394a/b, USB2.0, HyperTransport, VME VXS.
A more detailed course description is available on request at formation@ac6-formation.com
  • Experience of a digital bus like PCI or VME is recommanded.
  • Theoretical course
    • PDF material in English (printed for face-to-face); online over Teams.
    • Trainer assistance throughout.
  • Each session starts with a trainee check-in.
  • Any embedded systems engineer or technician with the above prerequisites.
  • Prerequisites are checked before the training.
  • Progress is assessed by quizzes at the end of sections.
  • Each trainee receives a completion certificate.
  • If a prerequisite gap appears, alternative or additional training is offered.

Course Outline

  • Limitations of the PCI
  • Parallel vs serial transfers
  • Differential mode
  • Packet switching
  • Convergence to a common physical layer
  • Intel Hub Link solution
  • PCI-X
  • VME Renaissance : 2eVME + 2eSST
  • Hypertransport
  • Parallel RapidIO
  • PCI Express
  • Infiniband
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Serial RapidIO
  • S-ATA
  • IEEE1394b
  • USB2.0, USB3.0
  • Serial FPDP
  • Detailed comparison between Gigabit Ethernet, Serial RapidIO and PCI Express
  • Various criterions are studied in order to clearly indicate the benefits and the disadvantages of these high speed interconnects
Duration
1 day
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This course can be scheduled upon request. Click the 'Inquire' button to contact us.

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To book a training session or for more information, please contact us on info@ac6-training.com.

Registrations are accepted till one week before the start date for scheduled classes. For late registrations, please consult us.

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This course can be provided either remotely, in our Paris training center or worldwide on your premises.

Scheduled classes are confirmed as soon as there is two confirmed bookings. Bookings are accepted until 1 week before the course start.

Last update of course schedule: 27 June 2026

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