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News Release from: Micrel | Subject: KS8997 and KS8999
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 01 March 2002
Ethernet switches are single-chip SOHO
solutions
The industry's first single-chip eight- and nine-port 10/100 Ethernet integrated switch ICs to use PQFP packaging have been developed by Micrel's Kendin Operation for the SOHO market.
The industry's first single-chip eight- and nine-port 10/100 Ethernet integrated switch ICs to use PQFP packaging have been developed by Micrel's Kendin Operation for the small office/home office (SOHO) market The eight-port KS8997 and nine-port KS8999 are based on proven design methodology, using the 3rd-generation switching technology and patented mixed-signal PHY from Micrel's popular three- and five-port integrated switch family now in volume production
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 5 Dec 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The KS8997 is the first eight-port 10/100 integrated switch in 128-PQFP package.
With on-chip buffer memory, this device integrates eight MACs, eight PHYs and a switch engine.
The KS8997 represents the lowest dollar-per-port cost of any eight-port switch on the market.
It is ideal for use in stand-alone switch applications for SOHO, remote offices and business offices.
A demo board is available for evaluation of switch performance.
With on-chip buffer memory, the KS8999 integrates nine MACs, eight PHYs and a switch engine.
This device can interface with all types of network processors via MII (media independent interface) or a seven-wire connection.
It is ideal for use in DSL/cable/wireless routers and gateway applications.
The device also supports 100 Base FX mode and can be used for media convertor applications with Layer 2 switching capability.
A demo board is available for evaluation of switch performance.
The KS8997 and KS8999 are available now in PQFP-128 and PQFP-208 packaging, respectively.
The KS8997 is priced at $15.32, and the KS8999 is priced at $19.32 when purchased in 1000-piece quantities.
Samples are available from stock.
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