Synopsys and Broadcom Achieve PCIe 6.x Interoperability
Synopsys has announced a significant milestone in collaboration with Broadcom Inc., achieving interoperability between Synopsys' PCIe 6.x IP solution and Broadcom's PEX90000 series switch. This achievement was demonstrated at PCI-SIG DevCon 2025, showcasing the capability of the PCIe 6.x technologies to operate seamlessly at 64 GT/s, which is crucial for high-performance AI and computing solutions announced in a press release.
The demonstration featured Synopsys' PCIe 6.x IP solution, including PHY and controller, functioning as a root complex and an endpoint with Broadcom's switch. This interoperability is expected to reduce design risks and accelerate the deployment of AI-driven data center systems. The event highlighted Synopsys' commitment to delivering silicon-proven IP solutions that meet the rigorous demands of modern AI workloads.
Broadcom's collaboration with Synopsys marks a significant step forward in the adoption of the PCIe 6.x standard, addressing the growing demands for scalability and performance in AI and high-performance computing environments. This milestone reinforces the readiness of Synopsys' PCIe 6.x IP solution to support next-generation AI infrastructures.
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