pch

PCH is an acronym that can refer to multiple subjects depending on context.

Pacific Coast Highway: The Pacific Coast Highway is a scenic route along the California coastline, commonly abbreviated as PCH. It comprises portions of California State Route 1 and U.S. Route 101, spanning roughly from Dana Point in Orange County to Leggett in Humboldt County. The highway passes through coastal communities and notable landscapes including Malibu, Santa Monica, Santa Barbara, and Big Sur. Much of the route is designated as a California State Scenic Highway, though conditions and surroundings vary along its length.

Publishers Clearing House: Publishers Clearing House is a United States direct marketing company known for sweepstakes promotions. Founded in 1953 to distribute catalogs and offer prize drawings, it became widely recognized for prize patrols delivering cash and prizes to winners. The organization operates through direct mail, online campaigns, and catalogs. It has been the subject of consumer protection scrutiny at times, but remains a well-known fixture in American sweepstakes culture.

Platform Controller Hub: Platform Controller Hub (PCH) is Intel’s family of chipsets introduced around 2008 as part of a reorganization of motherboard I/O logic. The PCH manages input/output functions and connectivity, including PCIe lanes, USB, SATA, audio, and network controllers, and connects to the CPU via a Direct Media Interface (DMI) link. It effectively replaced the earlier I/O Controller Hub (ICH) architecture and, in combination with other chipset components, forms the platform’s core I/O subsystem.