New Family of Switchtec™ PCIe® Gen 4.0 16-Lane Switches Provides Versatility for Automotive and Embedded Computing Applications
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Microchip Technology (MCHP) has announced sample availability of its new PCI100x family of Switchtec PCIe Gen 4.0 switches. The family includes the PCI1005, a packet switch expanding a single host PCIe port to six endpoints, and the PCI1003, enabling multi-host connectivity through Non-Transparent Bridging.
The switches operate at up to 16GT/s and feature Automatic Error Reporting, Downstream Port Containment, and Completion Timeout Synthesis. Available in commercial (0°C to +70°C), industrial (−40°C to +85°C), and Automotive Grade 2 (−40°C to +105°C) temperature ranges, the PCI1005 is priced at $43 per unit in 1,000-unit quantities for the commercial variant.
Positive
- Introduction of new high-performance PCIe Gen 4.0 switches for automotive and embedded computing markets
- Product versatility with multiple temperature range options expanding market reach
- Competitive pricing at $43 per unit for commercial variant
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- initial availability (sample quantities only)
Insights
The launch of Microchip's PCI100x PCIe Gen 4.0 switches represents a strategic product expansion in the high-performance computing components market. At
The technical specifications, including 16GT/s operation speed and support for up to 6 endpoints, align with current market demands for high-bandwidth data transfer solutions. The inclusion of advanced features like Automatic Error Reporting and Non-Transparent Bridging capabilities differentiates these switches from basic alternatives. However, the impact on Microchip's revenue will likely be gradual, as the initial sample availability indicates volume production is still ahead.
While this product launch strengthens Microchip's position in the PCIe switch market, its near-term financial impact is modest relative to MCHP's
The competitive landscape for PCIe switches includes formidable players like Broadcom and PLX Technology. Microchip's advantage lies in offering a comprehensive ecosystem of complementary components - timing, power management and sensors - enabling them to capture larger share of system-level designs. This product launch reinforces their position in the automotive and industrial segments but isn't likely to materially impact near-term earnings.
Microchip’s PCI100x devices deliver high performance and cost efficiency for any application where accelerated or specialized computing is used
CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Efficient management of high-bandwidth data transfer and seamless communication between multiple devices or subsystems are critical in automotive, industrial and data center applications, making PCIe® switches an indispensable solution. They provide scalability, reliability and low-latency connectivity, which are crucial for handling the demanding workloads of modern High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems. Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces sample availability of the new PCI100x family of Switchtec™ PCIe Gen 4.0 switches in variants to support packet switching and multi-host applications.
The PCI1005 is a packet switch which expands a single host PCIe port to as many as six endpoints. The PCI1003 device enables multi-host connectivity through Non-Transparent Bridging (NTB) and is fully configurable to support from 4–8 ports. All devices are compliant with the PCI-SIG Gen5 specification and operate up to 16GT/s. High-speed DMA is supported on all variants. Advanced Switchtec technology features include Automatic Error Reporting (AER), Downstream Port Containment (DPC) and Completion Timeout Synthesis (CTS). The PCI100x devices are available in wide temperature ranges including commercial (0°C to +70°C), industrial (−40°C to +85°C) and Automotive Grade 2 (−40°C to +105°C) ambient ratings.
“The PCI100x family is a cost-effective solution that does not compromise on high performance and high reliability. It enables designers to now take advantage of PCIe switch capabilities for mass market automotive and embedded computing applications,” said Charles Forni, vice president of Microchip’s USB and networking business unit. “In addition to these connectivity solutions, customers can get many critical components from Microchip including timing, power management and sensors.”
Microchip’s broad portfolio of PCIe switches provides high-density, low-power and reliable solutions for applications like data centers, GPU servers, SSD enclosures and embedded computing. The portfolio also includes Flashtec® NVMe® controllers and NVRAM drives, Ethernet PHYs and switches, timing solutions and Flash-based FPGAs and SoCs, supporting markets such as storage, automotive, industrial and communications. For more information about PCIe switches, visit the web page.
Pricing and Availability
The PCI1005 and PCI1003 switches are now available in limited sample quantities. Pricing for the PCI1005 commercial variant is
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About Microchip Technology:
Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control and processing solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve over 100,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com.
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