Microchip Technology

The VSC7420 is the industry's first fully integrated 10-port Gigabit Ethernet (GE) switch with eight copper PHYs in a single package. The VSC7420 leverages 65 nm technology, resulting in the one of the most cost-effective and lowest power consumption solutions in the industry. It includes the most advanced IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet features for bringing green technology solutions to market. A rich set of Ethernet switching features, such as Layer 2 forwarding with VLAN and QoS processing, enables the delivery of differentiated services. The VSC7420 contains an 8051 CPU. A comprehensive application software package is provided for LED control, loop indication, device overheat protection, and other enhanced functions. [Supported Ethernet Software Options](https://www.microchip.com/design-centers/ethernet/software) Microchip's complimentary and confidential [MicroCHECK](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services) design review service, which offers insight from the initial concept to the final PCB layout, is available to customers who are using our products in their projects. You can confidently submit your design materials in a secure and private setting, and our expert engineers will provide individualized feedback to enhance your design. MicroCHECK design review service is subject to Microchip's [Program Terms and Conditions](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services/design-check-services-program-terms-and-conditions) and requires a myMicrochip account.

The VSC7421 is the industry’s first fully integrated 17-port Gigabit Ethernet (GE) switch with 12 copper PHYs in a single package. In conjunction with VSC8514 4-port PHY with QSGMII, a 17-port switch can be designed using only two ICs. The VSC7421 leverages 65 nm technology, resulting in one of the most cost effective and lowest power consumption solutions in the industry. It includes the most advanced IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet features for bringing green technology solutions to market. A rich set of Ethernet switching features, such as Layer 2 forwarding with VLAN and QoS processing, enables the delivery of differentiated services. The VSC7421 contains an 8051 CPU. A comprehensive application software package is provided for LED control, loop indication, device overheat protection, and other enhanced functions. [Supported Ethernet Software Options](https://www.microchip.com/design-centers/ethernet/software) Microchip's complimentary and confidential [MicroCHECK](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services) design review service, which offers insight from the initial concept to the final PCB layout, is available to customers who are using our products in their projects. You can confidently submit your design materials in a secure and private setting, and our expert engineers will provide individualized feedback to enhance your design. MicroCHECK design review service is subject to Microchip's [Program Terms and Conditions](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services/design-check-services-program-terms-and-conditions) and requires a myMicrochip account.

The VSC7422 is the industry’s first fully integrated 25-port Gigabit Ethernet (GE) switch with 12 copper PHYs in a single package. In conjunction with Microchips’s 12-port PHY VSC8512, a 25-port switch can be designed using only two ICs. The VSC7422 leverages 65 nm technology, resulting in one of the most cost-effective and lowest power consumption solutions in the industry. It includes the most advanced IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet features for bringing green technology solutions to market. A rich set of Ethernet switching features, such as Layer 2 forwarding with VLAN and QoS processing, enables the delivery of differentiated services. The VSC7422 contains an 8051 CPU. A comprehensive application software package is provided for LED control, loop indication, device overheat protection, and other enhanced functions. [Supported Ethernet Software Options](https://www.microchip.com/design-centers/ethernet/software) Microchip's complimentary and confidential [MicroCHECK](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services) design review service, which offers insight from the initial concept to the final PCB layout, is available to customers who are using our products in their projects. You can confidently submit your design materials in a secure and private setting, and our expert engineers will provide individualized feedback to enhance your design. MicroCHECK design review service is subject to Microchip's [Program Terms and Conditions](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services/design-check-services-program-terms-and-conditions) and requires a myMicrochip account.

VSC7423 is one of the most versatile Gigabit Ethernet (GE) switches in the industry. It integrates seven SGMII ports, five GE copper PHYs, and an embedded CPU into a single package. It also provides full support for MEF service delivery, network OAM, and Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) timing. It is ideal for Telecom and Carrier Ethernet (CE) applications, Mobile and Microwave backhaul applications, and for provider service demarcation points in Edge and Access devices. For critical network timing, the VSC7423 device uses VeriTime IEEE 1588, patent-pending timing technology that delivers the industry’s most accurate IEEE 1588 network timing and synchronization implementation. The VSC7423 device can be configured to support combinations of up to five SGMII ports, five GE Cu PHYs, and two 1G/2.5G SGMII uplink ports. One of the SGMII ports can be dedicated to the CPU for packet insertion and extraction. Its powerful, embedded 416 MHz MIPS 32-bit CPU with DDR2 external memory and DMA-based frame extraction and insertion supports VeriTime IEEE 1588, Ethernet OAM, and performance monitoring. VSC7423 meets IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet requirements for green, SyncE operation with Microchip’s ActiPHY and PerfectReach modes. A comprehensive application programming interface (API) and software package are provided for CE applications. The software package integrates easily with third-party software, preserving existing software investments while adding new, enhanced carrier functionality. [Supported Ethernet Software Options](https://www.microchip.com/design-centers/ethernet/software) Microchip's complimentary and confidential [MicroCHECK](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services) design review service, which offers insight from the initial concept to the final PCB layout, is available to customers who are using our products in their projects. You can confidently submit your design materials in a secure and private setting, and our expert engineers will provide individualized feedback to enhance your design. MicroCHECK design review service is subject to Microchip's [Program Terms and Conditions](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services/design-check-services-program-terms-and-conditions) and requires a myMicrochip account.

The VSC7424 is the industry’s first fully integrated 10-port Gigabit Ethernet (GE) switch with eight copper PHYs in a single package. The VSC7424 leverages new 65 nm SimpliPHY technology, resulting in the one of the most cost-effective and lowest power consumption devices in the industry. The single-chip solution combines the most advanced IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet features for bringing green technology solutions to market. The VSC7424 provides a rich set of Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Ethernet switching features such as Layer-2 forwarding with advanced TCAM-based VLAN and QoS processing, enabling the delivery of differentiated services. Security is ensured through frame processing using a TCAM-based Versatile Content Aware Processor (VCAP-II). The VSC7424 contains a powerful 416 MHz CPU, enabling full management of the switch. A comprehensive application programming interface (API) and software development package is available for Layer-2 Managed Ethernet applications for faster time-to-market. The software API package integrates easily with third-party software, preserving existing software investments. [Supported Ethernet Software Options](https://www.microchip.com/design-centers/ethernet/software) Microchip's complimentary and confidential [MicroCHECK](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services) design review service, which offers insight from the initial concept to the final PCB layout, is available to customers who are using our products in their projects. You can confidently submit your design materials in a secure and private setting, and our expert engineers will provide individualized feedback to enhance your design. MicroCHECK design review service is subject to Microchip's [Program Terms and Conditions](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services/design-check-services-program-terms-and-conditions) and requires a myMicrochip account.

The VSC7426 is the industry’s first fully integrated 24-port Gigabit Ethernet (GE) switch with 12 copper PHYs in a single package. In conjunction with Microchip’s 12-port PHY VSC8512, a 24-port switch can be designed using only two ICs. The VSC7426 leverages Microchip’s new 65 nm SimpliPHY technology, resulting in the one of the most cost-effective and lowest power consumption devices in the industry. The dual chip solution combines the most advanced IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficiency Ethernet features for bringing green technology solutions to market. The VSC7426 provides a rich set of Small Medium Enterprise (SME) Ethernet switching features such as Layer-2 forwarding with advanced TCAM-based VLAN and QoS processing, enabling the delivery of differentiated services. Security is ensured through frame processing using a TCAM-based Versatile Content Aware Processor (VCAP-II). The VSC7426 contains a powerful 416 MHz CPU, enabling full management of the switch. A comprehensive application programming interface (API) and software development package is available for Layer-2 Managed Ethernet applications for faster time-to-market. The software API package integrates easily with third-party software, preserving existing software investments. [Supported Ethernet Software Options](https://www.microchip.com/design-centers/ethernet/software) Microchip's complimentary and confidential [MicroCHECK](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services) design review service, which offers insight from the initial concept to the final PCB layout, is available to customers who are using our products in their projects. You can confidently submit your design materials in a secure and private setting, and our expert engineers will provide individualized feedback to enhance your design. MicroCHECK design review service is subject to Microchip's [Program Terms and Conditions](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services/design-check-services-program-terms-and-conditions) and requires a myMicrochip account.

VSC7428 is the industry's most integrated 11-port Ethernet switch with SGMII ports, copper PHYs, and an embedded CPU in a single package. VSC7428 is based on Virtualized Service Aware Architecture (ViSAA), a silicon implementation that offers an unmatched level of Service Edge and Carrier Ethernet (CE) networking features. ViSAA achieves wire speed performance for even the most feature-rich CE services. VSC7428 is intended for Telecom and CE applications, supporting MEF service delivery, network OAM, and timing over packet solutions for IEEE 1588 network timing and Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE). VSC7428 uses VeriTime IEEE 1588, patent-pending distributed timing technology that delivers the industry’s most accurate IEEE 1588 network timing and synchronization implementation. The device supports combinations of SGMII ports, Cu PHYs, and SGMII uplink ports. One of the SGMII ports can be dedicated to the CPU for packet insertion and extraction. VSC7428 meets the IEEE802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet requirements for green energy efficient ethernet through ActiPHY and PerfectReach energy efficient modes. A powerful embedded 416 MHz MIPS processor 32-bit CPU with DDR2 external memory and DMA-based frame extraction and insertion supports timing over packet, Ethernet OAM, and performance monitoring. VSC7428 is an excellent choice for Mobile backhaul and Microwave backhaul applications, and for provider service demarcation points in Edge and Access devices. A comprehensive application programming interface (API) and software package are provided for CE applications. The software package integrates easily with third-party software, preserving existing software investments while adding new, enhanced carrier functionality. VSC7428-02 has eight Gigabit Ethernet (GE) copper PHYs. The VSC7428-12 has eight Fast Ethernet copper PHYs. [Supported Ethernet Software Options](https://www.microchip.com/design-centers/ethernet/software) Microchip's complimentary and confidential [MicroCHECK](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services) design review service, which offers insight from the initial concept to the final PCB layout, is available to customers who are using our products in their projects. You can confidently submit your design materials in a secure and private setting, and our expert engineers will provide individualized feedback to enhance your design. MicroCHECK design review service is subject to Microchip's [Program Terms and Conditions](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services/design-check-services-program-terms-and-conditions) and requires a myMicrochip account.

Microchip's complimentary and confidential LANCheck® online design review service is available for customers who have selected our products for their application design-in. The [LANCheck online design review service](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/product/vsc7431) is subject to Microchip's [Program Terms and Conditions](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/product/vsc7431) and requires a myMicrochip account.

Microchip's Carrier Ethernet switch family offers the highest performance, market-ready solution for MEF CE 2.0 service delivery. The VSC7435 Serval-TE switch targets IP Edge demarcation and access equipment to deliver Enterprise and Mobile Backhaul. VSC7435 is based on Virtual Service Aware Architecture (ViSAA), a silicon implementation that offers an unmatched level of Service Edge and Carrier Ethernet (CE) networking features. ViSAA achieves wire-speed performance for even the most feature-rich Carrier Ethernet services. VSC7435 also integrates VeriTime, patent-pending timing technology that delivers the industry’s most accurate IEEE 1588v2 time stamping. Combined with PTP software and an advanced Servo algorithm, offers the most accurate 1588 solution. The VSC7435 Carrier Ethernet switch contains four 10/100/1000 Mbps ports (up to two copper ports), and two 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps ports. An integrated DPLL simplifies system design, and provides proven interoperability between switch and DPLL. VSC7435 provides a rich set of Carrier Ethernet switching features such as hierarchical QoS, hardware-based OAM (Ethernet and MPLS/MPLS-TP) and SAM, protection switching, and Synchronous Ethernet. Using provider bridging (Q-in-Q) and MPLS/MPLS-TP technology, VSC7435 delivers MEF CE 2.0 EVCs. The Versatile Content Aware Processor (VCAP) architecture is scalable and flexible for secure applications. It features advanced TCAM classification in both ingress and egress. Per-EVC features include a rich set of statistics, OAM for end-to-end performance monitoring, and dual-rate policing and shaping. VSC7435 supports IPv4/IPv6 Layer-3 (L3) routing and IPv4/IPv6 L3 multicast groups. L3 security features include source guard and unicast Reverse path Forwarding (uRFP) tasks. VSC7435 supports application programming interface for easy integration with third-party application software. The device also supports Microchip's CEServices application software, dramatically reducing time-to-market. [Supported Ethernet Software Options](https://www.microchip.com/design-centers/ethernet/software) Microchip's complimentary and confidential [MicroCHECK](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services) design review service, which offers insight from the initial concept to the final PCB layout, is available to customers who are using our products in their projects. You can confidently submit your design materials in a secure and private setting, and our expert engineers will provide individualized feedback to enhance your design. MicroCHECK design review service is subject to Microchip's [Program Terms and Conditions](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services/design-check-services-program-terms-and-conditions) and requires a myMicrochip account.

Microchip's Carrier Ethernet (CE) switch family offers the highest performance, market-ready solution for MEF CE 2.0 service delivery. The VSC7436 Serval-2 Lite device targets IP Edge demarcation and access equipment to deliver Enterprise and Mobile Backhaul. VSC7436 is based on Virtualized Service Aware Architecture (ViSAA), a silicon implementation that offers an unmatched level of Service Edge and Carrier Ethernet Networking features. ViSAA achieves wire speed performance for even the most feature-rich Carrier Ethernet services. VSC7436 also integrates VeriTime IEEE 1588, Microchip's patent-pending timing technology that delivers the industry’s most accurate IEEE 1588 network timing and synchronization implementation. The VSC7436 CE switch contains four 10/100/1000 Mbps ports (up to two copper ports), four 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps ports, and two 10G ports. VSC7436 provides a rich set of CE switching features such as hierarchical QoS, hardware-based OAM (Ethernet and MPLS/MPLS-TP) and SAM, protection switching, and Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE). Using provider bridging (Q-in-Q) and MPLS/MPLS-TP technology, VSC7436 delivers MEF CE 2.0 EVCs. The Versatile Content Aware Processor (VCAP) architecture is scalable and flexible for secure applications. It features advanced TCAM classification in both ingress and egress. Per-EVC features include a rich set of statistics, OAM for end-to-end performance monitoring, and dual-rate policing and shaping. VSC7436 supports IPv4/IPv6 Layer-3 (L3) routing and IPv4/IPv6 L3 multicast groups. L3 security features include source guard and unicast Reverse Path Forwarding (uRPF) tasks. VSC7436 supports application programming interface for easy integration with third-party application software. The device also supports Microchip’s CEServices software application, dramatically reducing customer time-to-market. [Supported Ethernet Software Options](https://www.microchip.com/design-centers/ethernet/software) Microchip's complimentary and confidential [MicroCHECK](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services) design review service, which offers insight from the initial concept to the final PCB layout, is available to customers who are using our products in their projects. You can confidently submit your design materials in a secure and private setting, and our expert engineers will provide individualized feedback to enhance your design. MicroCHECK design review service is subject to Microchip's [Program Terms and Conditions](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services/design-check-services-program-terms-and-conditions) and requires a myMicrochip account.