MaxLinear has introduced a new family of 2.5G Ethernet switches and PHYs, featuring both 7-and 10-port switches and 8-port PHYs. These single-chip solutions are designed for consumer and industrial applications, boasting a large packet buffer, low power consumption, and an extensive feature set.
Key Features
- Switches: 7-and 10-port configurations. PHYs: 8-port configuration.
- Operates at just 600mW per port. Total power consumption for eight PHYs is 4.8W. Power consumption for five PHYs is 3.6W.
- Wire-speed switching. IGMPv3 (Internet Group Management Protocol). MLPv1,2 (Multi-Link Point-to-Point Protocol). LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol). PTP (Precision Time Protocol). SyncE (Synchronous Ethernet). MACsec (Media Access Control Security).
- Options include 10G SERDES uplink ports.
- Support for unmanaged, web-smart, cloud-managed, and industrial switches.
- The new family enhances MaxLinear’s Ethernet product line, which already includes:
- 10/100 Ethernet solutions. 1G Ethernet solutions. 2.5G bridges, PHYs, and switches.
“We are excited about MaxLinear’s innovative 2.5G Ethernet solutions, which provide the high data rates we require while maintaining cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency,” said Andy Yang, GM of switch BU of Tenda.
“The inclusion of advanced features like IGMPv3, LACP, HTTPS, ACL, and LLDP in a single-chip design simplifies our network deployments and enhances overall functionality.”