Ethernet interface ICs are hardware components which allow communication between devices, using Ethernet protocol. Ethernet is a popular for of LAN (Local Area Network) technology which is used to connect computers to the internet. Ethernet interface components are essential for embedded designs that utilise Ethernet protocol.
Ethernet interface ICs come in semiconductor packages such as QFN, TQFP and SOIC.
Types of Ethernet Interface IC
Ethernet controllers determine whether each packet of data is meant for the local computer or another computer on the same network. If the information is meant for the local computer, it decodes that information and relays it to the processor. If the information is meant for another computer on the network, the information is discarded.
Ethernet switches provide control and switching capabilities. They are usually attached to the circuit board of an Ethernet switch and work together with the power supply and fans to ensure optimum switching.
Ethernet transceivers are designed to connect computers or electronic devices within a network. They are composed of a transmitter and receiver which allows them to place signals onto the network and detect incoming signals.
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The KSZ8851 is a single-port controller chip with
a SPI or 8-/16-/32-bit non-PCI CPU interface. Available in 32-/48-/128-pin packages, the KSZ8851 is for applications requiring cost-effective, high-throughput Ethernet connectivity in traditional embedded systems with MCUs or MPUs. Integrated MAC and ...
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The LAN9252 device from Microchip is a 2/3
port EtherCAT® slave controller with dual integrated Ethernet PHYs, each of which contain a full-duplex 100BASE-TX transceiver. The LAN9252 supports HP Auto MDI-X that allows the use of direct connect or cross-over ...
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The Microchip LAN9354 is a high performance 3-Port
10/100 Managed Ethernet Switch IC with a single RMII.The device offers a virtual PHY feature that mimics a single PHY connection through the RMII interface to the host SoC that can simplify ...
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A range of Ethernet communications controllers, transceivers and
switching ICs. Line/Speakerphone circuitSerial InterfaceEnhanced voice switchingBackground noise monitoringTx- and Rx-gain programmableDigital volume control of Rx signalsDual softclippingLoudspeaker amplifier for loudhearing and handsfreeAutomatic ...
