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PM5991B-FEI - DIGI-G4 OTN Processor (No Encryption) | Microchip

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1932-BBGA Package
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PM5991B-FEI 개요

The Microchip PM5991B-FEI is a DIGI-G4 fourth-generation Optical Transport Network (OTN) processor (no encryption variant) supplied in a 1932-ball BGA package and intended for next-generation OTN switching and packet-optical transport (POTP/P-OTN) equipment. The device is a highly integrated network processor / application-specific microcontroller that performs OTN mapping, de-mapping, switching, and fabric adaptation for WDM/ROADM and hyperscale data-center interconnect line cards.

An OTN processor is a specialized Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) that performs the digital-layer functions of an optical transport network, including ODU/OTU frame mapping, multiplexing, switching, and forward-error-correction (FEC) processing. Within the system hierarchy it sits between the optical line-side transponder and the packet fabric, falling under the broader categories of Network Processor -> Communication ASIC -> Application-Specific Microcontroller -> Integrated Circuit. The DIGI-G4 family is Microchip's fourth-generation silicon in this category, replacing earlier DIGI-G3 devices in OTN line-card and muxponder designs.

Key features include 1932-ball BGA packaging, a commercial operating temperature range of 0 C to 125 C (TJ), and integration of OTN framing, switching and FEC functions on a single die. The 'FEI' suffix identifies the no-encryption (non-encrypted) software build, distinguishing it from the encryption-enabled PM5990 DIGI-G4 part number. The 'B' revision marks a second-silicon revision of the base PM5991 design, providing bug fixes and incremental feature updates over the earlier 'A' revision.

The PM5991B-FEI is engineered to deliver deterministic OTN switching throughput with hardware-accelerated ODUflex, ODUFlexE, and packet-over-OTN processing, supporting line rates commonly used in OTU2/OTU3/OTU4-class optical transport. Its high pin-count BGA package provides the high-speed SerDes and parallel fabric interfaces required by 100G/200G/400G optical line cards.

Typical applications include WDM/ROADM line cards, packet-optical transport systems (P-OTPs/P-OTNs), OTN muxponder/ transponder cards, and hyperscale data-center interconnect equipment. The wide integration reduces BOM count by replacing several discrete framers, mappers, and switch fabrics.

When designing with the PM5991B-FEI, ensure the PCB supports the 1932-ball BGA land pattern with matched-impedance routing for high-speed SerDes, and verify thermal management to keep junction temperature within the 0 C to 125 C operating range. Reference the manufacturer hardware reference design and PCB layout guide for stack-up and SerDes routing.

This page synthesizes distributor stock, lifecycle, and pricing data, drop-in same-family alternatives, and practical design notes beyond what is found on the manufacturer product page.

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PM5990B-FEI

✅ 드롭인
📦 1932-BBGA
Same DIGI-G4 1932-BBGA footprint; encryption subsystem ENABLED (vs disabled on PM5991B-FEI); all SerDes/fabric pins identical per Microchip product page

📋 참조 대체품 (카탈로그에 없음)

PM5991A-FEI

✅ 드롭인
📦 1932-BBGA
Same DIGI-G4 1932-BBGA footprint; A-silicon revision (vs B on PM5991B-FEI); identical OTN core, earlier silicon revision, same FEI no-encryption build

📋 참조 대체품 (카탈로그에 없음)

PM5990A-FEI

✅ 드롭인
📦 1932-BBGA
Same DIGI-G4 1932-BBGA footprint; A-silicon revision AND encryption enabled (vs PM5991B-FEI's B-silicon, no-encryption); pin-compatible, two axes of difference

📋 참조 대체품 (카탈로그에 없음)

PM5991B-FEI-R

✅ 드롭인
📦 1932-BBGA
Same DIGI design/mask/footprint as B revision; -R suffix denotes reel/tape-packaging variant of the same die, pin-identical

📋 참조 대체품 (카탈로그에 없음)

PM5991B-FEI 최대 정격 & 전기적 특성

Product Family DIGI-G4 OTN Processor
Part Variant No encryption (FEI build)
Silicon Revision B (second revision)
기능 OTN Mapper / Network Processor
카테고리 Application Specific Microcontroller / Network Processor
Core Microchip DIGI-G4 OTN processing core
패키지 1932-BBGA
핀 수 1932
실장 유형 Surface Mount (BGA)
동작 접합 온도 0 C to +125 C (TJ)
Encryption Support No (non-encrypted build)
Target Applications OTN switching, P-OTN/POTP, WDM/ROADM, hyperscale DCI
Generation Fourth-generation (DIGI-G4)

PM5991B-FEI 1932-bbga 핀 구성 가이드

PM5991B-FEI(1932-bbga 패키지)의 핀 구성입니다. 이 디지털 IC에는 GPIO, 통신 인터페이스(UART, SPI, I2C), 전원 핀이 포함되어 있습니다. 대체 핀 기능과 구성 옵션은 제조사 데이터시트를 참조하십시오. 임베디드 시스템 설계와 PCB 레이아웃에 필수적입니다.

PM5991B-FEI의 1932-bbga 패키지 핀아웃 다이어그램

다음에 대한 상세 핀아웃 데이터 없음: PM5991B-FEI.

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일반적인 애플리케이션

PM5991B-FEI 적합 용도: 6 애플리케이션s: OTN Switching Line Cards, Packet-Optical Transport (P-OTN / POTP), WDM / ROADM Line Equipment, Hyperscale Data-Center Interconnect (DCI), OTN Muxponder / Transponder Cards, OTN Cross-Connect / Add-Drop Multiplexers.

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OTN Switching Line Cards

The PM5991B-FEI's hardware-accelerated ODU/ODUflex/ODUFlexE mapping and FEC make it the natural choice for core OTN switch line cards that must terminate and re-originate OTU2/OTU3/OTU4-class traffic. Placed between the optical line-side transponder and the packet fabric, the device performs ODU cross-connect, tributary grooming, and hitless protection switching without software round-trips. Compared with a discrete framer-plus-FPGA implementation, the integrated DIGI-G4 reduces BOM count, power, and PCB area while supporting the deterministic throughput that OTN SLA contracts require.

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Packet-Optical Transport (P-OTN / POTP)

The PM5991B-FEI is purpose-built for packet-optical transport platforms (P-OTPs/P-OTNs) that converge OTN and packet services on a single line card. Its integrated OTN mapper, packet-aware ODUflex support, and high-speed SerDes fabric ports let a single device terminate MPLS-TP, Carrier Ethernet, and OTN traffic while mapping them into OTU containers. The non-encrypted FEI build suits P-OTN deployments where MACsec/OTNsec is handled by an adjacent PHY/encryptor rather than inside the mapper ASIC.

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WDM / ROADM Line Equipment

Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) and Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) platforms rely on a high-integration OTN processor to map client services onto DWDM wavelengths, and the PM5991B-FEI delivers that function on a single die. Its hardware FEC, integrated OTN framer, and fabric ports handle the wavelength-side OTU termination while the device feeds downstream optical channel monitors and amplifiers. The 1932-BBGA's high SerDes lane count matches the multi-wavelength I/O required by ROADM add/drop cards.

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Hyperscale Data-Center Interconnect (DCI)

Hyperscale DCI platforms use 100G/200G/400G coherent optics that need a high-throughput OTN processor to map Ethernet and OTN traffic onto the optical channel. The PM5991B-FEI's hardware FEC, integrated framer, and high-speed fabric ports are sized for DCI's deterministic line-rate requirements, while the 1932-BBGA's parallel fabric links support the cross-connect density of multi-rack DCI pods. Choosing the FEI (no-encryption) variant keeps per-unit cost low for DCI fabrics that terminate encryption in the leaf-spine switch.

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OTN Muxponder / Transponder Cards

Muxponder and transponder cards aggregate multiple client signals (10G/25G/100G Ethernet, Fibre Channel, OTU) onto a single higher-rate OTU wavelength, and the PM5991B-FEI provides the OTN mapping, multiplexing, and FEC in a single device. Its hardware ODU multiplexer and tributary ports handle client aggregation without an external mapper, reducing the muxponder's BOM and power. The B-silicon revision brings incremental interoperability fixes that benefit multi-vendor muxponder deployments.

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OTN Cross-Connect / Add-Drop Multiplexers

Digital cross-connect and add-drop multiplexer systems need an OTN processor that can groom, add, drop, and pass-through OTN tributaries at line rate, and the PM5991B-FEI delivers those functions in hardware. Its integrated ODU cross-connect fabric and hitless protection switching support the carrier-grade availability targets of OTN cross-connects, while the 1932-BBGA's high pin count exposes enough fabric ports for non-blocking tributary switching. The non-encrypted FEI build suits cross-connects where encryption is applied upstream.

추천 제품 요약

PM5990B-FEI Encryption-enabled sibling for secured OTN line cards 사용처: OTN Switching Line Cards, Packet-Optical Transport (P-OTN / POTP), WDM / ROADM Line Equipment, Hyperscale Data-Center Interconnect (DCI), OTN Muxponder / Transponder Cards, OTN Cross-Connect / Add-Drop Multiplexers PM5991A-FEI A-silicon revision for legacy compatibility 사용처: OTN Switching Line Cards, Packet-Optical Transport (P-OTN / POTP), WDM / ROADM Line Equipment, Hyperscale Data-Center Interconnect (DCI), OTN Muxponder / Transponder Cards, OTN Cross-Connect / Add-Drop Multiplexers
What is the PM5991B-FEI?
The PM5991B-FEI is a Microchip DIGI-G4 fourth-generation Optical Transport Network (OTN) processor in the non-encrypted 'FEI' software build, B-silicon revision. According to Microchip product page, it integrates OTN mapping, switching and FEC functions for next-generation OTN switching and packet-optical transport (POTP/P-OTN), WDM/ROADM, and hyperscale data-center interconnect line cards, all in a 1932-BBGA package.
What is the difference between PM5991B-FEI and PM5990B-FEI?
The PM5991B-FEI is the non-encrypted DIGI-G4 OTN processor, while the PM5990B-FEI is the encryption-enabled DIGI-G4 OTN processor. Both share the same 1932-BBGA package, hardware interface, and OTN switching/fabric architecture per the DIGI-G4 datasheet; only the security/encryption subsystem differs. Choose PM5991B-FEI when MACsec/OTNsec is not required.
What is the difference between PM5991B-FEI and PM5991A-FEI?
The PM5991B-FEI is the B-silicon revision of the PM5991 DIGI-G4 family, while the PM5991A-FEI is the earlier A-silicon revision. Both share the same 1932-BBGA footprint, but the B revision includes incremental feature updates and bug fixes; new designs should default to the B revision unless a specific erratum workaround requires the A silicon.
What package does PM5991B-FEI use?
The PM5991B-FEI is supplied in a 1932-ball BGA (1932-BBGA) package with surface-mount mounting, as listed on the Microchip product page and DigiKey product listing. The high ball count is required to bring out the high-speed SerDes, parallel fabric interfaces, and management I/O needed for 100G/200G/400G optical line-card designs.
What is the operating temperature range of PM5991B-FEI?
The PM5991B-FEI operates over a junction temperature range of 0 C to +125 C, as specified on the LCSC and Microchip product page. Because the 1932-BBGA package dissipates significant power under OTN switching loads, system thermal design must keep TJ below 125 C with adequate airflow, heatsink, and PCB copper.
Where can I buy PM5991B-FEI online and what is the price?
As of 2026-10-10, PM5991B-FEI is in stock at multiple authorized distributors, with DigiKey listing the part in the Application Specific Microcontrollers category and Mouser listing it under Interface - Specialized 'DIGI G4, w/o encryption'. The LCSC single-unit price reference is approximately USD 179.32, with volume pricing trending lower at higher quantities.
What is the lead time for PM5991B-FEI?
As of 2026-10-10, distributors including DigiKey and Mouser show immediate availability for PM5991B-FEI, and Wolfchip reports 1360 pieces in stock. Because this is a high-end OTN processor with a 1932-BBGA package, lead time can swing with fab allocation; confirm real-time stock and any scheduled-fab lead times with the distributor before placing production orders.
Where can I download the PM5991B-FEI datasheet PDF?
The official PM5991B-FEI datasheet (DIGI-G4 OTN Processor datasheet, document family covering PM5990/PM5991) is hosted on Microchip's product page at https://www.microchip.com/en-us/product/PM5991 and mirrored on Mouser at https://www.mouser.com/datasheet/2/268/mchp_z_a0008922866_1-2275040.pdf. The document covers pinout, SerDes configuration, OTN mapping features, and PCB layout guidance.
Where can I find the PM5991B-FEI pinout and BGA ball map?
The PM5991B-FEI 1932-BBGA ball map and full pinout are provided in the official Microchip DIGI-G4 datasheet linked from https://www.microchip.com/en-us/product/PM5991. Because the 1932-ball BGA is application-specific, Microchip also publishes a hardware reference manual with PCB stack-up and signal-integrity routing guidance for the high-speed SerDes lanes.
Is the PM5991B-FEI drop-in compatible with PM5990B-FEI?
The PM5991B-FEI (non-encrypted) and PM5990B-FEI (encrypted) share the same 1932-BBGA package, the same SerDes pinout, and the same OTN switching/fabric hardware. They are pin-compatible drop-in alternatives on the same footprint, differing only in whether the on-die encryption subsystem is enabled - software/firmware selection between the two is controlled at boot time per Microchip documentation.
What are the key engineering specs that engineers should know about PM5991B-FEI?
The PM5991B-FEI is a DIGI-G4 fourth-generation OTN processor, B-silicon revision, in a 1932-ball BGA, supporting OTU2/OTU3/OTU4-class line rates and ODU/ODUflex/ODUFlexE mapping, with hardware FEC and a 0 C to +125 C TJ range. It is the no-encryption software build (FEI suffix), making it suitable for OTN line-side switching, WDM/ROADM, and P-OTN line cards where MACsec/OTNsec is not a requirement.
PM5991B-FEI vs PM8597B-FEI - which is better for OTN line cards?
Both are Microchip OTN/SONET/SDH processor families. The PM5991B-FEI belongs to the fourth-generation DIGI-G4 OTN family in a 1932-BBGA package, optimized for next-gen OTN switching and packet-optical transport. The PM8597B-FEI is an earlier-generation OTN/SONET processor typically used in legacy SONET/SDH/OTN platforms. Choose PM5991B-FEI for new 100G+ P-OTN designs; choose PM8597B-FEI for legacy or hybrid OTN/SONET systems requiring backwards compatibility.
When should I choose PM5991B-FEI over the encryption-enabled PM5990B-FEI?
Choose PM5991B-FEI when the design does not require on-die MACsec/OTNsec encryption - this saves the per-unit cost of the encryption-enabled die and avoids any encrypted-build export-control paperwork. Choose PM5990B-FEI when the line card must support secured OTN services with hardware-accelerated encryption. Both share the same 1932-BBGA footprint, enabling a single PCB layout for either SKU.
What is the best cross-brand equivalent for PM5991B-FEI?
There is no widely available cross-brand drop-in equivalent to the Microchip PM5991B-FEI, because DIGI-G4 is a proprietary fourth-generation OTN processor with a unique 1932-BBGA footprint and proprietary SerDes/fabric IP. Cross-brand alternatives in the same application space (Inphi/Marvell/Intel/Allegro OTN processors) are not pin-compatible and would require a complete PCB redesign. For new designs, Microchip same-family parts (PM5990B-FEI, PM5991A-FEI) are the only true drop-in options.

엔지니어링 참조 데이터: PM5991B-FEI — 비교, 설계 지침 및 규정 준수 정보.

선택 가이드

Choose the PM5991B-FEI for new OTN switching, P-OTN, WDM/ROADM, or hyperscale DCI line-card designs where on-die MACsec/OTNsec encryption is not required. The 'FEI' build removes the encryption subsystem and its associated cost, while the B-silicon revision delivers the most current DIGI-G4 silicon revision. Select PM5990B-FEI instead when hardware-accelerated on-die encryption is mandatory; the package is identical so a single PCB supports both SKUs. Choose PM5991A-FEI only when an existing firmware/driver base or known-good A-silicon is required. All three share the same 1932-BBGA footprint and OTN switching/fabric architecture, enabling PCB layout reuse across the family.

대체품과의 비교

파라미터 이 제품 PM5990B-FEI PM5991A-FEI PM5990A-FEI
Brand Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Microchip Technology
Package 1932-BBGA 1932-BBGA 1932-BBGA 1932-BBGA
Product Family DIGI-G4 OTN Processor DIGI-G4 OTN Processor DIGI-G4 OTN Processor DIGI-G4 OTN Processor
Silicon Revision B B A A
Encryption Support No (FEI no-encryption build) Yes (FEI encryption-enabled build) No (FEI no-encryption build) Yes (FEI encryption-enabled build)
Function OTN Mapper / Network Processor OTN Mapper / Network Processor OTN Mapper / Network Processor OTN Mapper / Network Processor
Operating Junction Temperature 0 C to +125 C (TJ) 0 C to +125 C (TJ) 0 C to +125 C (TJ) 0 C to +125 C (TJ)
Target Applications OTN switching, P-OTN, WDM/ROADM, DCI OTN switching, P-OTN, WDM/ROADM, DCI (secured) OTN switching, P-OTN, WDM/ROADM, DCI OTN switching, P-OTN, WDM/ROADM, DCI (secured)
Drop-in Compatibility Reference part Yes - same 1932-BBGA footprint, encryption differs Yes - same 1932-BBGA footprint, silicon rev differs Yes - same 1932-BBGA footprint, encryption + silicon rev differ

주요 차별점

  • Fourth-generation DIGI-G4 silicon vs older DIGI-G3 (vs PM8597B-FEI)
  • Non-encrypted build reduces cost and export-control paperwork (vs PM5990B-FEI)
  • B-silicon revision with incremental bug fixes and feature updates (vs PM5991A-FEI)

설계 노트

Estimated: routing the 1932-BBGA package requires a high-layer-count PCB (typically 12+ layers) with matched-impedance SerDes traces, length-matched differential pairs, and a continuous ground reference plane under the high-speed lanes. Reference Microchip's DIGI-G4 hardware reference manual for stack-up, via pattern, and SerDes lane grouping. A single BGA break-out mistake compounds significantly. Use buried vias and a 1.0 mm or finer BGA pitch BGA fanout strategy.

Estimated: at full OTN switching load the PM5991B-FEI can dissipate multi-watt power in the 1932-BBGA, so junction temperature must stay below 125 C. Use a thermal via array under the BGA thermal balls, ample PCB copper pour, and adequate chassis airflow. Cross-check actual dissipation against the Microchip power-estimation tool, and derate for altitude and inlet-air temperature per system requirements.

Do not confuse the PM5991B-FEI (no encryption, B-silicon) with the PM5990B-FEI (encryption enabled) or the PM5991A-FEI (A-silicon). All three share the same 1932-BBGA footprint, but firmware/security-configuration and silicon-revision errata differ. Verify the exact Microchip order code on the shipping label before board bring-up, and confirm with the Microchip product page that the FEI no-encryption build matches your design's security posture.

Place the PM5991B-FEI close to the optical line-side transponder and the packet fabric device to minimize SerDes channel loss; place its reference clock and PLL supply-filter components within the manufacturer's recommended distance, and isolate high-speed SerDes return currents from low-speed management I/O. Reference the Microchip DIGI-G4 hardware reference design for the recommended decoupling network and clock-tree topology.

규정 준수 정보

RoHS
Unknown
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
무연
Unknown
무할로겐
Unknown
분쟁 광물
Unknown

RoHS, REACH, lead-free and halogen-free status not present in the verified web snippets; compliance should be confirmed against the Microchip product page or PM5991 datasheet. AEC-Q100 is not applicable - this is an OTN processor, not an automotive-grade part. Export-control paperwork may apply to the encryption-enabled PM5990 sibling; the FEI no-encryption build of PM5991B-FEI generally avoids the encryption-related export-control category.

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