VSC8221
Data Sheet
Single Port 10/100/1000BASE-T PHY with1.25 Gbps SerDes for SFPs/GBICs
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Ideally suited for Ethernet Switches with SGMii/SerDes MAC
interfaces, Media Converter applications, and SFP/GBiC
modules, the industry-leading, low-power VSC8221 from
Microsemi integrates a high-performance 1.25Gbps SerDes
or to 100BASE-FX (over its copper media interface). in SGMii
mode, the VSC8221 provides a fully compliant, 4-pin or 6-pin
interface to MACs. The 1000BASE-X SerDes and SGMii
interfaces offer either automatic or user-controlled auto-
negotiation priority resolution between the 1000BASE-X and
1000BASE-T auto-negotiation processes. A single chip
copper-to-optics Media Converter can be easily implemented
by simultaneous use of the SerDes and Cat-5 media
interfaces.
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a triple speed (10/100/1000BASE-T) transceiver,
providing unmatched tolerance to noise and cable plant
imperfections.
Consuming approximately 700mW and eliminating the need
for external power supply regulators, the device requires only
a single 3.3V power supply. To further minimize system
complexity and cost, the VSC8221's twisted pair interface
features fully integrated line terminations, exceptionally low
EMi, and robust Cable Sourced ESD (CESD) performance.
To minimize power consumption, the VSC8221 offers several
programmable power management modes. The device also
supports the comprehensive VeriPHY® Cable Diagnostics
feature from Microsemi, offering the system manufacturer
and iT administrator a complete suite of cable plant
diagnostics to simplify the manufacture, installation, and
management of Gigabit-over-copper networks.
The VSC8221 offers direct connectivity to SGMii or SerDes
interfaces. in 1000BASE-X SerDes mode, the VSC8221 may
be used to connect a MAC to copper media (MAC to Cat-5)
2 FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Features
Benefits
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Very low power consumption
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Reduces power supply costs
Fully compliant with SFP MSA’s power dissipation
specification of less than 1W maximum per module
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Single 3.3V power supply with on-chip regulator
SGMii & SerDes interfaces
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Eliminates external regulators, reducing system costs
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Connects to serial MACs or optical modules
Supports triple-speed copper SFP/GBiC modules
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Patented line driver with integrated line side termination
resistors
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May allow use of SimpliPHY’d Magnetics with up to 50%
cost savings versus competition
Saves over 12 external components per port and
reduces PCB area and cost by 50%
Can enable a superior, FCC Class B capable EMi
solution for copper SFPs
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Over 150m of Cat-5 reach with the industry’s highest
noise tolerance
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Ensures trouble-free deployment in real world Ethernet
networks
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Several flexible power management modes
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Reduces power consumption and system cost
Small footprint 9mm x 9mm, 100-TFBGA package
Suitable for Gigabit switch ports, SFPs/GBiCs, and
media converters
3 APPLICATIONS
Triple-speed SFP/GBiC modules
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Media converters
VMDS-10106 Revision 4.1
December 2006
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