DS160PT801X16EVM: DS160PT801X16EVM detection by host device

Hi Jiji,

The DS160PT801 will not be directly detected using the lspci command, as it is a PCIe device which only operates at the protocol's physical layer. If you were to plug in the DS160PT801X16EVM by itself into a PCIe slot, I would not expect the device to be enumerated.

The device would be shown as a retimer being present if you are enumerating an endpoint using the lspci's Configuration Details, under the "Link Capabilities" section.

Best,
David

Hi Jiji,

Yes, that is correct. LSPCI is a command specific to Linux environments, which is used to enumerate PCI buses.

SigCon Architect offers additional retimer debug features, such as reading various device status registers and state machines.

This is outlined in our documentation, which is available by request here: https://www.ti.com/secureresources/DS160PT801-DESIGN 

Best,
David

Hi Jiji,

I have approved your request from your work email.

Best,
David