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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 25, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2011
Kevin M. Somervill, Newport News, VA (US);
Tak-kwong NG, Yorktown, VA (US);
Wilfredo Torres-pomales, Hampton, VA (US);
Mahyar R. Malekpour, Hampton, VA (US);
Kevin M. Somervill, Newport News, VA (US);
Tak-kwong Ng, Yorktown, VA (US);
Wilfredo Torres-Pomales, Hampton, VA (US);
Mahyar R. Malekpour, Hampton, VA (US);
Abstract
A stackable form-factor Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) device can be configured as a host controller or a master/target for use on a PCI assembly. PCI device may comprise a multiple-input switch coupled to a PCI bus, a multiplexor coupled to the switch, and a reconfigurable device coupled to one of the switch and multiplexor. The PCI device is configured to support functionality from power-up, and either control function or add-in card function.