Description

BCM5228UA1KPF is an electronic component model IC chip used for Fast Ethernet switches. It is a single-chip device that contains eight independent Fast Ethernet transceivers, performing all the physical layer functions for 100BASE-TX full-duplex or half-duplex Ethernet on Category 5 UTP cable, and 10BASE-T full-duplex or half-duplex Ethernet on Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. The BCM5228 complies with the IEEE 802.3 standard. It is manufactured using low-power 2.5V CMOS technology that is compatible with 2.5V I/O and 3.3V I/O.

Specifications and features

• Product Category: IC Chips
• Package: 208-pin PQFP or 256-pin FBGA
• Interface Type: RMII/SMII
• Transceiver Type: Fast Ethernet Transceiver
• Number of Ports: 8
• Datasheet: https://www.broadcom.com/products/ethernet-connectivity/transceivers/fast-ethernet-transceivers/bcm5228

Application Scenarios

BCM5228UA1KPF is mainly used in Fast Ethernet switches. It is suitable for use in various networking equipment, such as routers, bridges, and hubs.

Comparison

• BCM5228UA1KPF is a single-chip device that contains eight independent Fast Ethernet transceivers, offering a small footprint per port available.
• It performs all physical layer interface functions for Fast and half-duplex Ethernet on different categories of UTP cables.
• BCM5228UA1KPF is compliant with the IEEE 802.3 standard, offering reliable and stable performance.
• It is manufactured using low-power 2.5V CMOS technology that is compatible with 2.5V I/O and 3.3V I/O, making it energy efficient.

• BCM5228UA1KPF only supports Fast Ethernet, not Gigabit or higher Ethernet technologies.
• The number of ports is limited to eight, which may not be sufficient for larger networking equipment.
• It requires an external fiber-optic transceiver for fiber-optic cabling transmission.