VSC8221
Description
Ideally suited for Ethernet Switches with SGMII/SerDes MAC Interfaces, Media Converter applications, and SFP/GBIC modules, the industry-leading, low-power VSC8221 from Vitesse integrates a high-performance 1.25Gbps SerDes and a triple speed (10/100/1000BASE-T) transceiver, providing unmatched tolerance to noise and cable plant imperfections. Consuming approximately 700mW and eliminating the need for external power supply regulators, the device requires only a single 3.3V power supply.
Key Features
- Very low power consumption
- Single 3.3V power supply with on-chip regulator
- SGMII & SerDes Interfaces
- Patented line driver with integrated line side termination resistors
- Over 150m of Cat-5 reach with the industry’s highest noise tolerance
- Several flexible power management modes
- Small footprint 9mm x 9mm, 100-TFBGA package Benefits
- Reduces power supply costs
- Fully compliant with SFP MSA’s power dissipation specification of less than 1W maximum per module
- Eliminates external regulators, reducing system costs
