📋 Tender Overview
Diodes Incorporated has introduced the PI7C9X3G808GP a PCIe 3.0 packet switch capable of delivering the elevated performance parameters mandated by modern data center cloud computing network-attached storage NAS and telecom infrastructure implementations. The packet switch supports 8-lane operation accommodating 2-port 3-port 4-port 5-port and 8-port configurations. Cut-through store and forward modes can all be utilized with a packet forwarding latency of less than 150ns typical being supported.The proprietary architecture employed in the PI7C9X3G808GP packet switch provides enhanced flexibility and performance. Multiple port lane width combinations are available as well as cross-domain end-point CDEP arrangements. Thanks to its CDEP capabilities the PI7C9X3G808GP supports fan-out and dual-host connectivity.The built-in PCIe 3.0 clock buffer allows for a reduction in the overall component count and helps to curb BOM costs. This integrated buffer is unique to the industry because of its low-power operation. Three different reference clock options can be used common separate reference no spread SRNS and separate reference independent spread SRIS. Multiple direct memory access DMA channels have been embedded into the switch in order to make communication between host or hosts and connected end-points as efficient as possible.Features include error-handling advanced error reporting and end-to-end data protection with error correction - key functionality in terms of reliability availability and serviceability RAS. The advanced power management means that this switch is aligned with the most stringent energy-saving requirements. Hot-pluggable ports that are empty are kept in a low-power state until they are needed. Under full load conditions and 80C junction temperature the PI7C9X3G808GP will draw only 2.9W of power.Diodes Incorporateds PI7C9X3G808GP is supplied in a high-performance flip-chip package with 196-ball BGA format. It has dimensions of 15mm x 15mm. This next generation packet switch has a unit price of 20.13 in 1000 piece quantities.
