Shown here is an example of a mobile NB (NoteBook) or WS (WorkStation) application using the 1 Lane PI3EQX5801 PCIe GEN2 ReDriver. The ReDriver is used to extend PCIe traces out to a PCIe internal mini-connector, and also a docking port. Again, in order to reduce overall power, and as CPU process technology continues to shrink, the latest generation CPU chipsets have decreased output drive. This IC is very popular for this application due to the very low power and large amount of EQ, DE, and OS tuning options.