VLSI VL82C541/543 (Lynx)
1995-01-01
Description:
Overview
The Lynx chip set is VLSIs third-generation solution for the 586-class desktop market. Lynx charges ahead by offering a two-chip set with lightning-fast performance, continuing VLSIs strategy of offering cost-optimized, high-performance solutions. The Lynx chipset demonstrates VLSIs ongoing quest for system performance via multi-level system concurrency, increased integration, advanced distributed DMA architecture, and integrated bus mastering IDE.
Features:
- Two-chip solution allows efficient use of board space
- 352-lead PBGA (Plastic Ball Grid Array)
- Lynx system controller
- 208-lead MQFP (Metric Quad Flat Pack)
- Lynx ISA controller
- Supports two signal layer board routing
- Supports up to 66-MHz CPU clock speed
- Supports Pentium, M1, and K5 CPUs
- Supports 3.3 V or 5 V DRAM
- Supports complete distributed DMA protocol
- Supports 33-MHz PCI bus operation, independent of CPU bus speed
- Compatible with PCI local bus specification (Rev 2.1)
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