PLX PCI Express Devices Now in Worldwide Distribution; PLX ExpressLane Switching, Bridging Devices Available through Leading Electronics Distributors

Business Wire,  Oct 3, 2005  

Tags: AvNet Inc., electronics, PCI Express

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SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- PLX Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:PLXT), the leading supplier of PCI Express(TM) (PCIe) and other standard I/O interconnect silicon to the communications, server, storage, embedded-control, and consumer industries, today announced that PLX(R) ExpressLane(TM) PCIe switches and bridges are now available through major distributors Avnet Memec, a division of Avnet Inc. (NYSE: AVT; www.avnet.com), and SemiconductorStore.com. Avnet Memec is providing full-service distribution sales and technical support in the Americas, while SemiconductorStore.com is providing a worldwide venue to purchase ExpressLane products online.

"As PLX extends its leadership position in PCI Express technology, it's essential that we have in place a multifaceted worldwide sales infrastructure to fully support our customer base," said Larry Chisvin, chief operating officer at PLX. "Integrating the distribution channel into this infrastructure will help us to capitalize on additional opportunities for the ExpressLane family."

Bridging, Switching Devices Enable Legacy, New Designs with PCIe

Avnet Memec and SemiconductorStore.com are distributing the three ExpressLane devices now in production: the PEX 8111 PCIe-to-PCI bridge, and PEX 8516 and PEX 8532 PCIe multi-port switches.

The smallest (available in a 10x10mm package) and lowest-power (less than 500 milliwatts) bridge on the market, the PEX 8111 allows legacy PCI designs such as add-in cards to be used with PCIe systems, enabling PLX customers to quickly offer new or upgraded products that plug into PCIe slots.

The PEX 8516 (four ports, 16 lanes) and PEX 8532 (eight ports, 32 lanes) are the most versatile PCIe switches on the market. Applications for the switches vary from expanding PCIe slots and end-points in servers to enabling multi-channel boards such as Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet and graphics cards.

Extension of Worldwide Sales, Support; PCIe Market Leadership

The ExpressLane family's entry in the distribution channel represents a logical progression for the worldwide sales and support network PLX has established for its broad range of I/O interconnect silicon, which also includes PCI, PCI-X and USB devices. PLX distributors, sales representatives and regional offices are located in the U.S., South America, Europe, Asia, Japan, Israel, Australia, and New Zealand.

PLX is the recognized leader in PCIe technology, a position reflected in its role as the supplier of the industry's broadest array of PCIe switches and bridges. Unlike vendors of PCIe devices with limited flexibility, PLX offers 8-, 16-, 24-, and 32-lane switches, along with PCI/PCI-X-to-PCIe bridges, to enable board and system manufacturers to choose the devices that meet their specific system requirements.

The three ExpressLane chips distributed by Avnet Memec and SemiconductorStore.com, along with two other PCIe devices that have been in general sampling for several months, are being designed into graphics, server, storage, industrial control, and communications applications.

About PLX Technology

PLX Technology, Inc. (www.plxtech.com), based in Sunnyvale, Calif., USA, is the leading supplier of PCI Express and standard I/O interconnect silicon to the communications, server, storage, embedded-control, and consumer industries.

PLX, the PLX logo and ExpressLane are trademarks of PLX Technology, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All other product names that appear in this material are for identification purposes only and are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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