HyperTransport
technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point
link designed to increase the communication speed
between integrated circuits in computers, servers,
embedded systems, and networking and telecommunications
equipment up to 48 times faster than some existing
technologies.
HyperTransport technology helps
reduce the number of buses in a system, which can reduce
system bottlenecks and enable today's faster
microprocessors to use system memory more efficiently in
high-end multiprocessor systems.
HyperTransport
technology is designed to:
Provide significantly more bandwidth than current
technologies
Use low-latency responses and low pin counts
Maintain compatibility with legacy PC buses while
being extensible to new SNA (Systems Network
Architecture) buses
Appear transparent to operating systems and offer
little impact on peripheral drivers
HyperTransport technology was invented at AMD
with contributions from industry partners and is managed
and licensed by the HyperTransport Technology
Consortium, a Texas non-profit corporation.
The
full specification and more information about
HyperTransport technology can be found at the HyperTransport web site.
HyperTransport is a licensed trademark of the
HyperTransport Technology Consortium.
HyperTransport Course Available MindShare offers a comprehensive course that details
the application and operation of HyperTransport
Technology. Classes available are offered in onsite and
online versions. Visit the MindShare
web site for more information.
HyperTransport System Architecture
Technical Reference HyperTransport System Architecture
provides a comprehensive technical guide to the
HyperTransport Technology. It is the authoritative
resource for hardware and software developers,
networking professionals and anyone interested in
implementing and deploying
HyperTransport.
HyperTransport
technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point
link designed to increase the communication speed
between integrated circuits in computers, servers,
embedded systems, and networking and telecommunications
equipment up to 48 times faster than some existing
technologies.