MCHPVSC8504XKS-02
Overview
The VSC8504XKS-02 is a quad-port Gigabit Ethernet transceiver designed for high-density telecom and industrial networking applications. It features a compact 256-pin BGA package and supports multiple interfaces including QSGMII and SGMII for flexible system integration. The device is optimized for power efficiency, consuming as little as 425 mW per port in 1000BASE-T mode.
Why Choose This Part
The VSC8504XKS-02 offers superior power management with ActiPHY and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) modes, significantly reducing thermal load in fanless designs. Its versatile interface support including 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-X allows for hybrid copper and fiber deployments on a single chip.
Applications
Key Specifications
Getting Started
Designers should refer to Microchip's VSC8504 evaluation board documentation for layout guidelines regarding high-speed QSGMII differential pairs. Configuration is typically handled via the MDIO/MDC management interface or through the hardware strapping pins available on the 256-PBGA package.
