KSZ9031RNXIC-TR

The part number KSZ9031RNXIC-TR corresponds to a Gigabit Ethernet transceiver manufactured by Microchip Technology. This transceiver is commonly used in network interface controller (NIC) cards, switches, routers, and other networking equipment to enable high-speed Ethernet connectivity.

Key Features:

• Gigabit Ethernet Compliance: The KSZ9031RNXIC-TR is compliant with the IEEE 802.3ab standard, supporting Gigabit Ethernet communication over twisted-pair copper cables.

• Integrated PHY: The transceiver integrates the physical layer (PHY) functions required for Ethernet communication, including signal encoding, decoding, and collision detection.

• MII/RMII Interface: It supports both Media Independent Interface (MII) and Reduced Media Independent Interface (RMII) standards for interfacing with the MAC (Media Access Control) layer of network controllers or SoCs (System-on-Chips).

• Auto-Negotiation: The transceiver supports auto-negotiation, allowing it to automatically detect and configure the link speed and duplex mode with the connected device.

• MDI/MDIX Support: It supports both MDI (Media Dependent Interface) and MDIX (Media Dependent Interface Crossover) operation, enabling direct connection to other Ethernet devices without the need for a crossover cable.

• Low Power Consumption: The KSZ9031RNXIC-TR is designed for low power consumption, making it suitable for energy-efficient networking applications and battery-powered devices.

• IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Support: It may support IEEE 1588 PTP for precise clock synchronization in time-sensitive applications such as industrial automation and telecommunications.

• Industrial Temperature Range: The transceiver may operate over an extended industrial temperature range, ensuring reliability in harsh environmental conditions.

• Small Package: The "IC-TR" suffix in the part number indicates a small footprint package suitable for surface-mount assembly, facilitating compact designs in space-constrained applications.

Applications:

• Network Interface Cards (NICs): Used in Ethernet adapters and network interface cards for desktop PCs, servers, and embedded systems.
• Switches and Routers: Integrated into Ethernet switches, routers, and gateways to enable high-speed Ethernet connectivity in local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).
• Industrial Ethernet: Deployed in industrial automation systems, factory networks, and process control applications requiring reliable and high-speed Ethernet communication.
• Telecommunications: Utilized in telecommunications equipment such as base stations, access points, and network infrastructure devices.
• Embedded Systems: Integrated into embedded systems and IoT (Internet of Things) devices requiring Ethernet connectivity for data communication and network connectivity