Gigabit Ethernet PHY suitable for industrial equipment

"VSC8531XMW" is a Gigabit Ethernet PHY for 10/100/1000BASE-T provided by Microchip.

It has built-in line-side termination to reduce EMI, making it suitable for industrial equipment applications that require noise immunity.

It also has a compensation function that conforms to the RGMII version 2.0 standard timing, eliminating the need for an onboard delay line and reducing the design load.

The VSC8531XMW has the following major features and benefits.

  1. Easy to interface with microcontrollers
  2. Best-in-class power consumption
  3. Small 6mm x 6mm package


I will explain each one.

1. Easy to interface with microcontrollers

It supports "RGMII/RMII" as MAC interface. It also has a wide voltage level of 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V (LVCMOS), making it easy to interface with a microcomputer.

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Diagram

2. Best-in-class power consumption

Microchip's proprietary EEE mode (Energy Efficient Ethernet) is supported.

Combined with energy-efficient features such as peripheral fan speed and LED brightness control, this enables power savings of up to 90% compared to competing 1000BASE-T devices.

In addition, since it has a Wake-on-LAN power management function, it also supports remote power control using magic packets.

3. Small package of 6mm x 6mm

The package size is 6mm x 6mm QFN. Suitable for equipment with limited space.

Application example

  • 3D printer, 2D printer
  • IoT applications such as digital signage
  • Consumer Electronics (UHDTV, Media Server, NAS)
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Application example

Product Summary

Type name VSC8531XMW
specification
  • IEEE 802.3
    (10BASE-T, 10BASE-Te, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T)
  • Supports RGMII (version 1.3) and RMII (version 1.2) at 1.5V and 1.8V, 2.5V and 3.3V LVCMOS
  • RGMII version 2.0 timing compliant
  • Supports 25MHz crystal or 25/50/125MHz clocking
  • Microcontroller-free configuration via hardware strap
  • Supports -40°C to 125°C operating temperature
  • 6mm x 6mm, 48-pin single-row QFN package

 



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