PEX8648-BB50BIF

Product Overview

PEX8648-BB50BIF is a PLX Technology (now Broadcom) ExpressLane™ PCI Express Gen 2 switch IC designed for high-performance PCIe expansion and interconnection applications. The device integrates 48 PCI Express lanes and supports up to 12 configurable PCIe ports with 5.0GT/s data rates per lane. Featuring a non-blocking switching architecture, low-latency data transfer, peer-to-peer traffic support and flexible port configuration, PEX8648-BB50BIF is widely used in servers, storage systems, networking equipment, industrial computers and embedded computing platforms. 

Key Features

• Manufacturer: PLX Technology / Broadcom

• Part Number: PEX8648-BB50BIF

• Full / Related Part Number: PEX8648-BB50BIF

• Device Type: PCI Express switch IC

• Product Category: Interface IC / PCIe switching controller

• PCI Express Standard: PCI Express Base Specification Revision 2.0

• Data Rate: 5.0GT/s per lane

• Number of PCIe Lanes: 48 lanes

• Number of Ports: Up to 12 configurable PCIe ports

• Port Configuration: Flexible x1, x2, x4, x8 and x16 link width configuration

• Switching Architecture: Non-blocking PCI Express switch fabric

• Latency: Approximately 140ns PCIe switching latency

• Traffic Support: Host-centric and peer-to-peer traffic support

• Multi-Host Support: Supports multi-root and dual-host failover applications

• Non-Transparent Bridge: Integrated NT port support

• Hot Plug Support: Integrated hot-plug controller support

• Management Interface: SMBus and EEPROM configuration support

• Advanced Features: Access Control Services (ACS) support

• Power Consumption: Approximately 3.5W typical

• Package Type: FCBGA package

• Package Size: 27mm × 27mm, 676-ball FCBGA

• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C

• Typical Use: Servers, storage equipment, networking platforms and embedded systems

• Ordering / Packaging Note: PEX8648-BB50BIF buyers should verify exact suffix code, package type, manufacturer marking, revision, date code and PCIe compatibility requirements before production use.

Applications

PEX8648-BB50BIF is designed for systems requiring high-bandwidth PCI Express expansion, including server platforms, data storage systems, network equipment, blade servers, industrial computers, embedded platforms and high-performance computing systems. Its 48-lane PCIe architecture allows designers to create scalable multi-device interconnect solutions with low latency and efficient bandwidth sharing. 

Quality & Sourcing

Antrex Electronics can support PEX8648-BB50BIF sourcing with stock availability checks, RFQ quotation, package confirmation, date code review and shipment arrangement. For project-based purchasing, buyers can provide quantity, target price, required date code, packaging requirements and application information for faster quotation support.

For quality control, Antrex Electronics can help arrange product photos, label review, visual inspection and third-party testing support when required. OEMs, EMS providers, repair centers and electronic component buyers are welcome to send BOM lists or hard-to-find part requests for sourcing assistance.