Overview

The Lynx chip set is VLSIs third-generation solution for the 586-class desktop market. Lynx charges ahead by offering a two-chip set with lightning-fast performance, continuing VLSIs strategy of offering cost-optimized, high-performance solutions. The Lynx chipset demonstrates VLSIs ongoing quest for system performance via multi-level system concurrency, increased integration, advanced distributed DMA architecture, and integrated bus mastering IDE.

Features:

• Two-chip solution allows efficient use of board space
• 352-lead PBGA (Plastic Ball Grid Array)
• Lynx system controller
• 208-lead MQFP (Metric Quad Flat Pack)
• Lynx ISA controller
• Supports two signal layer board routing
• Supports up to 66-MHz CPU clock speed
• Supports Pentium, M1, and K5 CPUs
• Supports 3.3 V or 5 V DRAM
• Supports complete distributed DMA protocol
• Supports 33-MHz PCI bus operation, independent of CPU bus speed
• Compatible with PCI local bus specification (Rev 2.1)