MxL86211C
Overview
| Information | 2.5G Ethernet PHY, SGMII |
|---|---|
| Ethernet Bandwidth (Mbps) | 10, 100, 1000, 2500 |
| Interfaces | SGMII+ |
| MACSEC | No |
| 1588v2 | Yes |
| SyncE | No |
| EEE | Yes |
| Thermal Sensor | Yes |
| Min Temp (°C) | 0 |
| Max Temp (°C) | 70 |
| Package | QFN-40 |
| X x Y Package Dimension (mm) | 5 x 5 |
| Software Type | PHY Driver |
| Software Location | Upstreamed: /drivers/net/phy/mxl-gpy.c |
The MxL86211C is a single-port 2.5Gbit/s Ethernet PHY with PTP (IEEE1588v2) support.
The device supports the 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-Te modes of the IEEE802.3 standard and provides great interoperability for high data rate connections as well as for connections with legacy 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T devices.
MxL86211C is connected to the MAC of an SoC or switch with a low pin-count SGMII+/SGMII interface. The SGMII+/SGMII interface supports 10M, 100M, 1G and 2.5Gbit/s rates or IEEE802.3x rate adaptation using pause frames.
MxL86211C supports Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE) in the 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T and 100BASE-TX modes to reduce power consumption during periods of low traffic. Additional power saving can be achieved by using the Wake-on-LAN (WoL) functionality and the ultra-low power mode.
MxL86211C supports the Precision Time Protocol (PTP, 1588v2).
The device is packaged in a small 5 x 5mm single-row VQFN-40 package, ideal for 2 or 4-layer PCBs. A low EMI line driver with integrated termination simplifies the PCB design. MxL86211C can be operated from a single 3.3V power supply using the integrated DC/DC switching regulator. It is configurable through pin strapping, MDIO interface, or an optional external flash memory.
Support of IEEE802.3 2.5GBASE-T and 1000BASE-T full-duplex and 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-Te full and half-duplex modes
Commercial temperature range (0°C to 70°C)
SGMII+/SGMII interface for MAC connection. SGMII+ is a Serial-GMII (SGMII) interface operated at 3.125Gbaud/s to support a data rate of 2.5Gbit/s
Rate adaptation over SGMII+/SGMII using IEEE802.3x flow control
Single power supply of 3.3V using the integrated DC/DC switching regulator or 2 voltage rails without using the internal DC/DC
Single-row VQFN-56 package (7 x 7mm)
Control of up to 4 LEDs with smart LED brightness control for link status display
Smart-AZ feature, which supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE, IEEE802.3az) with MACs that do not support EEE
Field firmware upgrade capability with external optional flash memory
Programmable temperature sensor to monitor the device temperature for system warning and down speed
Support of Jumbo frames of up to 10kByte
Cable diagnostics
Auto down speed for Cat3 (four wire) cables or bad cables
Auto MDI/MDI-X and auto polarity correction
Wake-on-LAN
Ultra-low power mode with automatic wake-up and power consumption below 10mW, when the cable is unplugged (supported with internal DCDC only)
Precise time stamping support according to IEEE 1588 Version 2
Broadband router: xPON, wireless, 4G/5G, G.Fast, G.hn, cable, xDSL
Home gateway: wireless gateway, home server, home storage (NAS)
High port and low port count 2.5GbE switch
Dual-band dual-concurrent 802.11ac/ax enterprise access point
Documentation & Design Tools
| Type | Title | Version | Date | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Brochures | Ethernet Brochure | R04 | November 2024 | 4.1 MB |
| Data Sheets | Ethernet PHY MxL86211C Preliminary Data Sheet | 1.1 | October 2024 | 9.9 MB |
| Release Notes | MxL86211C-EVK-1 V1.2.1 HW6.00 Release Notes | 1.0 | October 2024 | 198.3 KB |
Parts & Purchasing
| Part Number | Pkg Code | Min Temp | Max Temp | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MXL86211C-AQB-T | 0 | 70 | Active | |
| MXL86211C-EVK-1 | Board | Active |
Active - the part is released for sale, standard product.
EOL (End of Life) - the part is no longer being manufactured, there may or may not be inventory still in stock.
CF (Contact Factory) - the part is still active but customers should check with the factory for availability. Longer lead-times may apply.
PRE (Pre-introduction) - the part has not been introduced or the part number is an early version available for sample only.
OBS (Obsolete) - the part is no longer being manufactured and may not be ordered.
NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) - the part is not recommended for new designs.
