Manufacturer Part Number
PEX8732-CA80BCG
Manufacturer
Broadcom
Introduction
High-performance, multiport PCI Express switch designed for cutting-edge server and communication applications.
Product Features and Performance
PCI Express Gen 3 support
32-lane, 8-port PCIe switch
High-quality data integrity and performance
Scalable and flexible port configuration
Non-blocking internal switch fabric
Integrated SerDes with excellent signal integrity
Advanced error containment and error reporting
Hot-plug and surprise-plug support
End-to-end CRC with Advanced Error Reporting (AER)
Product Advantages
High port density and flexibility for complex systems
Low-latency, high-throughput data transfers
Suitable for energy-efficient systems due to low power usage
Reliable performance in a wide temperature range
Key Technical Parameters
Lanes: 32
Ports: Configurable
Data Rate: Up to 8 GT/s per lane
Form Factor: 676-BGA, FCBGA
Quality and Safety Features
Built-in quality-of-service (QoS) features
Thermal management capabilities
Lead-free and RoHS compliant
Compatibility
Backwards compatible with PCIe 1.x and 2.x devices
Supports various mother and daughter cards through flexible lane configurations
Application Areas
Data centers
High-performance computing
Networking and telecommunications
Industrial automation
Embedded systems
Product Lifecycle
Currently active
Not reported as nearing discontinuation
No information on availability of replacements or upgrades
Several Key Reasons to Choose This Product
The PEX8732-CA80BCG offers substantial bandwidth up to 8 GT/s per lane for high-speed applications.
Its flexible lane configuration enables a wide range of system designs.
Performance reliability under extensive operating temperature range from 0°C to 70°C.
It supports PCI-SIG Single-Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) which is essential for modern virtualized server environments.
