PCIe 3.0 3:1 multiplexer/demultiplexer ICs for signal routing
Manufacturer： ['pericom', 'diodes']
# PI3PCIE3413ZHEX Product Series Introduction
## 1. Overview
The PI3PCIE3413ZHEX is a cutting - edge product series designed to meet the complex and demanding requirements of modern high - speed data communication and computing systems. It belongs to the family of PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) switches, which play a crucial role in expanding and managing the connectivity of PCIe devices within a system.
## 2. Key Features
### 2.1 High - Speed Data Transfer
- **PCIe Gen3 Compatibility**: The PI3PCIE3413ZHEX is fully compliant with the PCIe Gen3 standard. This allows it to support data transfer rates of up to 8 GT/s per lane, enabling rapid and efficient communication between connected devices. Whether it's transferring large amounts of data from a high - performance SSD to a CPU or streaming high - definition video between graphics cards, the high - speed data transfer capability ensures smooth and seamless operation.
- **Low Latency**: With its advanced architecture, the product series minimizes latency in data transmission. Low latency is essential in applications such as real - time gaming, financial trading systems, and industrial automation, where even a small delay can have significant consequences. The PI3PCIE3413ZHEX ensures that data is transferred with minimal delay, enhancing the overall performance of the system.
### 2.2 Flexible Configuration
- **Port Configuration**: The PI3PCIE3413ZHEX offers a flexible port configuration. It typically comes with multiple PCIe ports that can be configured in different ways to suit various system requirements. For example, it can be used to connect multiple storage devices, expansion cards, or other PCIe - enabled peripherals. This flexibility allows system designers to customize the connectivity of their systems according to the specific needs of the application.
- **Lane Allocation**: The product also supports flexible lane allocation. System designers can allocate different numbers of lanes to different ports based on the bandwidth requirements of the connected devices. This ensures that each device gets the appropriate amount of bandwidth, optimizing the overall system performance.
### 2.3 Robust Signal Integrity
- **Equalization and Termination**: To ensure reliable data transmission, the PI3PCIE3413ZHEX incorporates advanced equalization and termination techniques. Equalization helps to compensate for signal losses and distortions that occur during high - speed data transmission over long traces or through connectors. Termination ensures that the signals are properly matched, reducing reflections and improving the overall signal quality.
- **Error Detection and Correction**: The product series is equipped with built - in error detection and correction mechanisms. These mechanisms can detect and correct errors that may occur during data transmission, ensuring the integrity of the data. This is particularly important in applications where data accuracy is critical, such as medical imaging and aerospace systems.
### 2.4 Power Efficiency
- **Low Power Consumption**: The PI3PCIE3413ZHEX is designed with power efficiency in mind. It uses advanced power management techniques to minimize power consumption while maintaining high performance. This is beneficial for battery - powered devices such as laptops and tablets, as well as for data centers where reducing power consumption can lead to significant cost savings.
- **Power - Saving Modes**: The product supports various power - saving modes, such as L0s and L1 states. These modes allow the device to enter a low - power state when it is not actively transmitting data, further reducing power consumption.
## 3. Applications
### 3.1 Data Centers
- **Server Expansion**: In data centers, servers often need to be expanded to accommodate more storage devices, network cards, and other peripherals. The PI3PCIE3413ZHEX can be used to expand the PCI