Product Overview: PI3EQX7502AIZDEX

The PI3EQX7502AIZDEX from Diodes Incorporated is a high-performance, PCIe 3.0 packet switch designed to meet the demands of modern computing and networking applications. This advanced switch is an ideal solution for expanding the number of PCIe slots in a system, enabling the connection of multiple devices while ensuring fast and reliable data transfer.

Key Features

• Compliant with PCIe 3.0 Base Specification, ensuring compatibility with the latest PCIe standards.
• Supports 8 GT/s, 5 GT/s, and 2.5 GT/s data rates, providing versatility for various performance requirements.
• Integrated clock buffer reduces the need for additional components and simplifies design.
• Low-power architecture, making it suitable for power-sensitive applications.
• Automatic speed negotiation for seamless operation across different devices and data rates.
• Hot-plug capability, allowing for easy expansion or swapping of PCIe devices without system downtime.
• Advanced error reporting and handling for robust data integrity and system reliability.
• Small form-factor package, enabling compact and space-efficient designs.

Applications

The PI3EQX7502AIZDEX is designed for a wide range of applications, including:

• Data centers and servers, where it can be used to increase the number of available PCIe slots for additional networking and storage devices.
• Workstations and high-performance PCs, providing additional PCIe connectivity for graphics cards, NVMe SSDs, and other high-speed peripherals.
• Embedded systems, where the switch can be used to interface with multiple PCIe devices within a compact footprint.
• Telecommunications equipment, benefiting from the switch's high-speed data transfer capabilities and reliability features.

Product Specifications

The PI3EQX7502AIZDEX is packaged in a 100-pin TQFN (ZD) package and operates over the industrial temperature range. Its advanced features and compliance with PCIe 3.0 specifications make it a cutting-edge solution for expanding PCIe connectivity in a variety of high-performance computing environments.