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Identify how PCIe generations raise usable bandwidth

TechniquesArchPCIeSerDes
DifficultyEasy
TopicProtocols and Interfaces
LanguageSystemVerilog
Format4 choices
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Problem

Compare a fixed-width PCIe link across generations. The later generation raises transfers per second and may reduce line-coding overhead; a wider link may also use more lanes. Which statement correctly identifies the bandwidth levers?

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