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
1. Single-Chip Solutions:
- Switches: 7-and 10-port configurations.
- PHYs: 8-port configuration.
2. Power Efficiency:
- Operates at just 600mW per port.
- Total power consumption for eight PHYs is 4.8W.
- Power consumption for five PHYs is 3.6W.
3. Advanced Features:
- 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).
4. Uplink Flexibility:
- Options include 10G SERDES uplink ports.
5. Versatility:
- 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."
