The ExpressLane™ PEX 8524 device offers 24 PCI Express lanes, capable of configuring to 6 flexible ports. The switch conforms to the PCI Express Base Specification, rev. 1.0a. The 24-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 8524 is offered in a 31 x 31mm 644-ball or a 35 x 35mm 680-ball PBGA. This device is available in leaded and lead-free packaging.