Author Description
Focuses on 3-D graphics and video-related issues the applications most served by the accelerated graphics port (AGP) interface. Coverage includes AGP signaling requirements, signals for AGP-compliant masters and targets, and transaction requests and ordering rules. For hardware and software engineers working with graphics. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the technical specifications and operational requirements of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) interface to facilitate high-performance 3-D graphics and video processing. Authors Dave Dzatko and Tom Shanley provide a rigorous examination of the interface, drawing upon industry standards to explain the complex signaling and transaction protocols necessary for hardware and software integration. The book serves as a technical reference for engineers tasked with designing or implementing AGP-compliant systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of AGP signaling requirements and electrical specifications.
- Comprehensive documentation of signal protocols for AGP-compliant masters and targets.
- Explanation of transaction request mechanisms and data ordering rules.
- Technical guidance for hardware and software engineers developing graphics-intensive applications.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and engineers frequently cite this work as a foundational technical manual for understanding the legacy AGP interface. Readers note the high density of the prose, which is tailored specifically for professionals requiring precise architectural specifications.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
1998-12-11
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
ISBN-10:
0201379643
ISBN-13:
9780201379648
Computer Hardware
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Computer Architecture
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