The PEX8733-BA80BC G is a high-performance PCI Express (PCIe) Gen3 switch from Broadcom (formerly Avago Technologies). This switch is designed to enable high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity in demanding applications such as servers, storage systems, and networking equipment.

Applications:

• Servers (e.g., blade servers, rack servers)
• Storage systems (e.g., RAID controllers, JBOD enclosures)
• Networking equipment (e.g., Ethernet switches, routers)
• High-performance computing (HPC) systems
• Industrial automation systems

Features:

• 32 lanes of PCIe Gen3 connectivity
• Supports data rates up to 8 GT/s per lane
• Low latency switching architecture
• Non-blocking switch fabric
• Advanced error handling features (e.g., Advanced Error Reporting (AER))
• Hot-plug support
• Up to 16 ports
• Integrated SerDes (Serializer/Deserializer)

Benefits:

• Enables high-bandwidth data transfer between devices
• Reduces latency for improved system performance
• Provides flexible connectivity options
• Enhances system reliability through advanced error handling
• Simplifies system management with hot-plug support
• Optimizes power consumption

Additional Details:

The PEX8733-BA80BC G is a key component in building scalable and high-performance PCIe-based systems. Its 32 lanes of PCIe Gen3 connectivity provide ample bandwidth for demanding applications. The low-latency switching architecture minimizes delays in data transfer. The non-blocking switch fabric ensures that data can be transferred simultaneously between multiple ports without contention. The switch supports advanced error handling features, such as Advanced Error Reporting (AER), to improve system reliability. Hot-plug support simplifies system management by allowing devices to be added or removed without powering down the system. The integrated SerDes reduces the number of external components required, simplifying board design. The PEX8733-BA80BC G is available in a BGA package. It requires a power supply of 1.0V for core voltage and 3.3V for I/O voltage.