Microchip Technology EVB-PCI12000C-M.2 Evaluation Board
Microchip Technology EVB-PCI12000C-M.2 Evaluation Board demonstrates an M.2 Key E interface utilizing the PCI12000C PCIe switch. The board converts one PCIe port from a standard M.2 Key M connection into two separate PCIe ports available via an M.2 Key E connector. This known working example helps developers understand different M.2 configurations and accelerate PCI12000C integration.
The Microchip EVB-PCI12000C-M.2 Evaluation Board features PCIe fanout, packet switching, and UART functionality. PCIe Precision Time Measurement supports timing coherence across the switching function, including applications that require PTM between a root complex and its endpoints. An onboard I2C serial EEPROM supports system configuration and function customization.
The board supports Linux®, Microsoft® Windows®, and Android®, with additional options for QNX, VxWorks, and FreeBSD. MPLAB® Connect provides advanced configuration and diagnostics, including PCIe virtual eye-diagram visualization. Microchip has established the platform through the application layer for security and AI, including examples such as Home Assistant and Frigate NVR.
Features
- PCI12000C PCIe switch implementation
- PCIe fanout and packet-switching demonstration
- Conversion of one PCIe port into two separate PCIe ports
- Real-world M.2 Key E interface example
- PCIe Precision Time Measurement for timing coherence across the switching function
- PTM support between compatible root complexes and endpoints
- UART functionality
- Onboard I2C serial EEPROM for system configuration and function customization
- Multi-OS compatibility
- MPLAB Connect support for advanced configuration and diagnostics
- PCIe virtual eye-diagram visualization
Applications
- Security applications
- AI applications
- Home assistant examples
- Frigate NVR examples
Specifications
- PCI12000C PCIe switch
- Host-board connection through a standard M.2 Key M connector
- One PCIe port provided through the M.2 Key M connection
- Two separate PCIe ports available through an M.2 Key E connector
- PCIe precision time measurement support
- UART interface support
- Onboard I2C serial EEPROM
- Operating-system compatibility
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- Android
- Additional operating-system options
- QNX
- VxWorks
- FreeBSD
Associated Switches
Microchip Technology PCI12000C 3-Port PCIe Switches
Single‑chip PCIe switch featuring three ports and integrated programmable I/O capabilities.
Evaluation Boards
Microchip Technology EVB-PCI12000 Evaluation Board
Demo and evaluation platform for the PCI12000 single-chip PCIe switch with programmable I/O.
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