If you work with high-performance computing, data centers, or embedded systems, you’ve likely heard the buzz. Late last year (and into early 2022), the PCI-SIG officially released the PCI Express Base Specification Revision 6.0 .
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For the hardware engineer, this PDF isn't just a document; it's a warning and a toolkit. The warning: Your old layout tools might not cut it. The toolkit: The ability to hit 256 GB/s over a standard slot. If you work with high-performance computing, data centers,