Synopsys announced a key interoperability milestone with Broadcom by successfully demonstrating a PCIe 6.x solution running at 64 GT/s using Broadcom’s PEX90000 series switch. The demonstration, held at PCI-SIG DevCon 2025, validates that Synopsys’ PCIe 6.x IP—comprising PHY and controller components—can seamlessly interface with Broadcom’s high-performance switch silicon, significantly reducing design risk for developers of AI and HPC systems.
The interoperability test included Synopsys’ PCIe 6.x IP operating as both root complex and endpoint in conjunction with the PEX90000 switch. As PCIe switches form the backbone of scalable accelerator interconnects in modern data centers, this demonstration confirms readiness for system integrators deploying PCIe 6.x in production-scale AI infrastructure. Attendees at the conference can view live demos of Synopsys’ PCIe 6.x and 7.0 solutions at multiple booths.
Synopsys reports over 100 PCIe 6.x IP implementations and more than 3,800 total customer tapeouts across seven PCIe generations. Its comprehensive PCIe portfolio includes PHYs, controllers, verification IP, and security modules—available now on advanced process nodes—positioning the company as a leading enabler of high-performance interconnects for next-generation compute workloads.
• PCIe 6.x IP from Synopsys interoperates at 64 GT/s with Broadcom’s PEX90000 switch
• Live demo featured at PCI-SIG DevCon 2025 with root complex and endpoint operation
• Solution supports scalable AI and HPC infrastructure deployments
• Synopsys has enabled 3,800+ PCIe customer tapeouts across seven generations
• Full PCIe solution stack available now on advanced process nodes
“Our successful interoperability with Broadcom’s PCIe 6.x switch demonstrates the readiness of Synopsys’ PCIe 6.x IP solution to address the rigorous performance and scalability requirements of high-performance computing and AI-driven data center applications,” said Neeraj Paliwal, senior vice president of IP product management at Synopsys.
