Microchip Technology

VSC8504 is a quad port Gigabit Ethernet (GE) PHY with Microchip's next-generation EcoEthernet™ IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) for optimizing power in Enterprise networks, data centers, and consumer electronics. VSC8504 supports four dual media copper/fiber ports with QSGMII MAC interfaces, delivering Carrier-quality Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) for TDM backhaul links, cellular base stations, and other SyncE applications. VSC8504 features Microchip’s innovative EcoEthernet technology that supports Energy EEE through ActiPHY™ automatic link powerdown and the PerfectReach™ intelligent algorithm that adjusts power based on cable length. The VSC8504 device optimizes power consumption in all link operating speeds. It includes integrated temperature monitoring and smart fan control for extending system life and reducing BOM costs. Adjustable LED brightness control further reduces power consumption for end users. 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 VSC8512 is the industry’s first 12-port Gigabit Ethernet (GE) copper PHY solution in a single package. The VSC8512 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 single chip solution includes the most advanced EcoEthernet IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet features for bringing green technology solutions to market. The VSC8512 employs the latest QSGMII MAC interface to reduce PCB routing to a MAC, switch, or ASIC chip. The VSC8512 is ideal for high-density switch and router applications, enabling Ethernet multiport systems to achieve very low system Bill of Material (BOM) costs, reducing overall production costs for more cost-effective deployments. SimpliPHY devices use field-proven, fully adaptive equalization and innovative timing recovery algorithms for unparalleled noise tolerance performance. SimpliPHY devices are based on patented, fully balanced voltage-mode line driver technology, which allows lower cost magnetics to be used. 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.

VSC8514 is a quad port Gigabit Ethernet (GE) PHY with low-power operation for energy efficient broadband gateways, data centers, and Enterprise networks. The device supports TDM backhaul, wireless base stations, and other Carrier applications with two recovery clock outputs for Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE). The VSC8514 device features Microchip's innovative EcoEthernet™ IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet technology that supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), ActiPHY™ automatic link power down, and PerfectReach™, an intelligent algorithm that adjusts power based on cable length. The VSC8514 device optimizes power consumption in all link operating speeds. Adjustable LED brightness control further reduces power consumption for end users. 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 VSC8522-02 and VSC8522-04 devices contain 12 integrated Gigabit Ethernet (GE) PHYs with a power efficient voltage-mode design, all within a single package. They leverage Microchip's 65 nm technology, resulting in one of the most cost-effective and lowest power consumption solutions in the industry. They include the most advanced EcoEthernet IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet features for bringing green technology solutions to market. The devices employ the latest QSGMII MAC interfaces to reduce PCB routing to a MAC, switch, or ASIC chip. Ideal for high-density switch and router applications, these devices enable Ethernet multiport systems to achieve very low system Bill of Material (BOM) costs, reducing overall production costs for more cost-effective deployments. The devices use field-proven, fully adaptive equalization and innovative timing recovery algorithms for unparalleled noise tolerance performance. In addition, they are based on patented, fully balanced voltage-mode line driver technology, which allows lower cost magnetics to be used

Low-power, small form-factor Cu PHY with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and Wake-on-LAN (WoL), with widest I/O LVCMOS support. The VSC8531 device, offered in a tiny 6 mm x 6 mm single-row QFN package, is designed for space-constrained 10/100/1000BASE-T applications. It features integrated line-side termination to conserve board space, lower EMI, and improve system performance. Additionally, integrated RGMII version 2.0 standard timing compliant compensation eliminates the need for on-board delay lines. The device supports the industry’s widest range of LVCMOS levels for a parallel MAC interface including 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V, as well as 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V support on the MDIO/MDC interface. VSC8531 includes Microchip’s EcoEthernet™ 2.0 technology with Energy Efficient Ethernet and power saving features to reduce power based on link state and cable reach. It optimizes power consumption at all link operating speeds, and features Wake-on-LAN power management using magic packets. 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.

Low-power, small form-factor Cu PHY with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), Wake-on-LAN (WoL), Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE), and Fast Link Failure 2.0 (FLF2) indication, with widest I/O LVCMOS support. The VSC8540-04 device, offered in a small 8 mm x 8 mm single-row QFN package, is designed for space-constrained 10BASE-TX and EtherCAT® applications. It features integrated line-side termination to conserve board space, lower EMI, and improve system performance. Additionally, integrated RGMII version 2.0 standard timing compliant compensation eliminates the need for on-board delay lines. The device supports the industry’s widest range of LVCMOS levels for a parallel MAC interface including 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V, as well as 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V support on the MDIO/MDC interface. It includes Microchip’s EcoEthernet™ 2.0 technology with Energy Efficient Ethernet and power saving features to reduce power based on link state and cable reach. It optimizes power consumption at all link operating speeds, and features Wake-on-LAN power management using magic packets. The device has a recovered clock output for Synchronous Ethernet applications. Programmable clock squelch control is included to inhibit undesirable clocks from propagating and to help prevent timing loops. VSC8540-04 also includes Fast Link Failure 2.0 indication for high availability networks. As in the original FLF feature on previous generation PHYs, FLF 2.0 indicator identifies the onset of a link failure in less than 1 ms typical (using the default values), which goes beyond the IEEE 802.3 standard requirement of 750 ms ±10 ms (link master). FLF2 goes beyond the previous FLF indicator by adjusting the programmable threshold for applications where indication of even a potential link drop must be known at the microsecond level (<10 μs). 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.

Low-power, small form-factor Cu PHY with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), Wake-on-LAN (WoL), Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE), Start of Frame (SOF), and Fast Link Failure 2.0 (FLF2) indication, with widest I/O LVCMOS support. The VSC8541 device, offered in a small 8 mm x 8 mm single-row QFN package, is designed for space-constrained 10/100/1000BASE-T applications. It features integrated line-side termination to conserve board space, lower EMI, and improve system performance. Additionally, integrated RGMII version 2.0 standard timing compliant compensation eliminates the need for on-board delay lines. The device supports the industry’s widest range of LVCMOS levels for a parallel MAC interface including: 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V, as well as 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 2.5 V, and 3.3 V support on the MDIO/MDC interface. It includes Microchip’s EcoEthernet™ 2.0 technology with Energy Efficient Ethernet and power saving features to reduce power based on link state and cable reach. It optimizes power consumption at all link operating speeds, and features Wake-on-LAN power management using magic packets. The device has a recovered clock output for Synchronous Ethernet applications. Programmable clock squelch control is included to inhibit undesirable clocks from propagating and to help prevent timing loops. Microchip's patented Ring Resiliency™ allows a PHY port to switch between master and slave timing references with no link drop while in 1000BASE-T mode. VSC8541 also includes Fast Link Failure (FLF) indication for high availability networks. FLF indication identifies the onset of a link failure in less than 1 ms typical, which goes beyond the IEEE 802.3 standard requirement of 750 ms ±10 ms (link master). In addition, the device adds a programmable threshold for applications where indication of even a potential link drop must be known at the microsecond level (<10 μs). 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.

VSC8552 is a dual port Gigabit Ethernet (GE) PHY with Microchip's next-generation EcoEthernet™ IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet technology for optimizing power in Enterprise networks, data centers, and consumer electronics, while providing support for legacy RGMII devices. VSC8552 supports two dual media copper/fiber ports with RGMII, SGMII, and QSGMII MAC interfaces, delivering Carrier-quality Synchronous Ethernet (Sync E) for TDM backhaul links, cellular base stations, and other SyncE applications. VSC8552 features Microchip’s innovative EcoEthernet technology that supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), ActiPHY™ automatic link powerdown, and the PerfectReach™ intelligent algorithm that adjusts power based on cable length. The VSC8552 device optimizes power consumption in all link operating speeds. It includes integrated temperature monitoring and smart fan control for extending system life and reducing BOM costs. Adjustable LED brightness control further reduces power consumption for end users. 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.