When used in conjunction with the Data Center Software engineers will be able to capture and display eSPI bus data in true real-time through the Promira Serial Platform. In addition to the ability to non-intrusively monitor eSPI with the eSPI Analysis Application, Total Phase has also released active mastering for eSPI with eSPI Active Example Files available for all Promira platforms with SPI Active – Level 1, 2 or 3.
eSPI Analysis Application features for the Promira Serial Platform include the abilities to:
“This new application underscores the maturation and versatility of the Promira Serial Platform. Introduced just one year ago, it now has a library of six applications spanning three protocols – I2C, SPI and now eSPI,” said Gil Ben-Dov, CEO of Total Phase. “With eSPI Analysis, system designers will experience improved test and deployment times for SPI flash controllers, SM Bus controllers (SMBC), Power management controllers (PMC) and GPIO Sources.”
Established by Intel, Enhanced Serial Peripheral Interface (eSPI) bus interface will replace Embedded Controller (EC), Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), and Super-I/O (SIO) communication over Low Pin Count (LPC) for legacy and rom based chips present on the motherboard. The interface provides more efficient architecture for the SPI flash controller, SM Bus controller, Power management controller and GPIO Sources. In short, it is an upgrade for motherboard specifications. However subtle the upgrade, its impact will be significant.
Source: prweb.com