Microchip Technology, Inc. Specialized PM8573B-F3EI

The PM8573B-F3EI is a PCIe Gen3 fanout switch from Quarktwin Technology Ltd., designed to support high-performance applications with up to 48 lanes and 24 virtual switch partitions. It features advanced error containment mechanisms, including Advanced Error Reporting (AER) and Downstream Port Containment (DPC), ensuring robust data integrity and reliability. The switch operates within an industrial temperature range of -40°C to 105°C and supports various port configurations, allowing for flexible bifurcation from x2 to x16 lanes. This model can accommodate up to 48 Non-Transparent Bridges (NTBs) and includes hot- and surprise-plug controllers for each port, enhancing its usability in dynamic environments. The PM8573B-F3EI also provides comprehensive diagnostics and debugging capabilities, such as real-time eye capture and transaction layer packet (TLP) generation, making it suitable for applications in data centers, industrial servers, and networking infrastructure.