The ExpressLane? PEX 8508 8-lane, 5-port switch product offers PCI Express switching capability conforming to the PCI Express Specification r1.1. This device enables users to add low cost, scalable high bandwidth switching, both fan-in/out and peer-to-peer, to a wide variety of applications including office automation, network interface adapters, docking stations, AMC cards, and processor isolation for servers, storage, and communications. Non-transparent bridging allows the designer to isolate processors in multi-host designs. This switch is hardware configurable and software programmable, allowing users to tailor their port configurations and quality-of-service system needs to suit their application requirements. The PEX 8508 is offered in a 19 x 19mm 296-ball PBGA. The device is available in leaded and lead-free packaging.