Specifications
Series
BCM8565x
Function
PCIe Gen5 / CXL 2.0 retimer
Lanes
8
Process
5 nm
Data Rate
32 GT/s (Gen5), backward compatible
Channel Reach
>36 dB loss compensation
Bifurcation
1x8, 2x4, 4x2
Host Interface
Standard PCIe 100 MHz reference clock
Use
Gen5 riser, U.2/E3.S backplane, NIC attach
Board-level SKU reference
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| MPN | BCM85658 |
| Lanes | 8 |
| Generation | PCIe Gen5 / CXL 2.0 |
Use Case
Gen5 retimers remain the workhorse of currently shipping AI and storage platforms. The BCM85658 is used to drive x8 links over backplanes and cable assemblies in 2U/4U servers where the host-to-endpoint trace budget exceeds the Gen5 loss mask.
Need Broadcom BCM85658 PCIe Gen5 8-Lane Retimer?
Enterprise hardware — configured, tested, deployed. Contact us for pricing and availability.
Request Quote