PCI-SIG, or Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group, is an electronics industry
consortium responsible for specifying the
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI),
PCI-X, and
PCI Express (PCIe) computer buses. It is based in
Beaverton, Oregon. The PCI-SIG is distinct from the similarly named and adjacently-focused
PCI Industrial Computer Manufacturers Group.
It has produced the PCI, PCI-X and PCI Express specifications.
As of 2022, the board of directors of the PCI-SIG has representatives from:
AMD
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ARM
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Dell EMC
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IBM,
Intel
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Synopsys
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Keysight
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NVIDIA
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Qualcomm. The chairman and president of the PCI-SIG is Al Yanes, a "Distinguished Engineer" from IBM. The executive director of the PCI-SIG is Reen Presnell, president of VTM Group.
Formation
The PCI Special Interest Group was formed in 1992, initially as a "compliance program" to help computer manufacturers implement the Intel specification.
The organization became a nonprofit corporation, officially named "PCI-SIG" in the year 2000.
Membership
Membership of PCI-SIG is open to all of the microcomputer industry with a $4,000 annual fee. PCI-SIG has a membership of over 800 companies that develop differentiated, interoperable products based on its specifications. PCI-SIG specifications are available to members of the organization as free downloads. Non-members can purchase hard-copy specifications.
See also
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PICMG
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References
External links
PCI-SIG
Technology consortia
Standards organizations in the United States
Beaverton, Oregon
Peripheral Component Interconnect
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