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EastGun-A
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3 years ago
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PCIe Memory write TAG

hello, i wonder about the pcie protocol. i just know memory write request don't need completion. then, why tag bit is essential?? is any function in memory write request??? tag bit do the orderi...
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    Wincent_Altera
    3 years ago

    Hi,

    Based on my understand the answer is No, there is no additional function specifically for correcting the order with tag bits when applying relaxed ordering in a posted write request. The purpose of relaxed ordering is to allow certain reordering of memory operations for improved performance, but it does not involve any specific mechanism to correct the order with tag bits. If you require a specific ordering of memory operations, you should use a different memory ordering model or synchronization techniques such as fences or barriers. Please correct me if you feel I am wrong.

    Regards,

    Wincent_Intel

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Wincent_Altera
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3 years ago

Hi,

I wish to follow up with you about this case.

Do you have any further questions on this matter ?

​​​​​​​Else I would like to have your permission to close this forum ticket

Regards,

Wincent_Intel