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The PEX8509-AA25BIG is a PCI Express Gen2 switch IC manufactured by Broadcom, previously under the PLX Technology brand. This component integrates 8 lanes and 9 ports within a high-density BGA package, supporting per-lane data rates of 5.0 GT/s. It features a non-blocking switch fabric with configurable lane widths from x1 to x8 per port.
Key functionalities include cut-through and store-and-forward switching, advanced power management, multiple virtual channels, and comprehensive error reporting compliant with the PCIe Base Specification Revision 2.0. The switch facilitates peer-to-peer communication and flexible host/target topologies, offering low transaction latency suitable for real-time data movement across multiple endpoints.
Designed for embedded and high-reliability applications, the PEX8509-AA25BIG is utilized in industrial automation controllers, aerospace data acquisition systems, defense signal processing, medical imaging, and ruggedized single-board computers. The 'BIG' suffix indicates an industrial temperature rating, extending the operational range to -40°C to +85°C, making it suitable for environmentally demanding installations.
Procurement teams should be aware that Broadcom's PLX switch products are subject to lifecycle management. As a BGA-packaged device, proper ESD handling and thermal profiling during assembly are essential for long-term reliability.
BGA (Ball Grid Array).
-40°C to +85°C (industrial).
9 ports.
8 lanes.
5.0 GT/s.
Obsolete.