The ExpressLane™ PEX 8532 device offers 32 PCI Express lanes, capable of configuring up to 8 flexible ports. The switch conforms to the PCI Express Base Specification, rev 1.0a. The 32-lane switch enables users to add scalable, high bandwidth I/Os to a wide variety of applications including servers, communications, storage, blade servers, and embedded systems. The device is hardware configurable and software programmable, allowing users to tailor their port configurations and QoS operating characteristics to suit their application requirements. The PEX 8532 is offered in a 35 x 35mm 680-ball PBGA. This device is available in leaded and lead-free packaging.