Microchip Technology Inc. has expanded its family of Gigabit Ethernet switches with the introduction of the LAN9645xF and LAN9645xS GbE switches. Delivering greater design flexibility for industrial Ethernet applications, these GbE switches offer multi-port configurations and advanced features. They also can be used in other markets such as aerospace and defense and data centers.
(Source: Microchip Technology Inc.)
The LAN9645xF/S switches offer multiple configurations to meet specific application requirements and are available in 5-, 7-, and 9-port options with up to five integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T PHYs. They can operate in either stand-alone unmanaged system configurations or in managed mode with full Linux distributed switch architecture (DSA) support on a connected host.
The LAN9645xF device supports advanced features such as time-sensitive networking (TSN) and audio video bridging (AVB) in managed mode of operation. For enhanced network reliability, the GbE switch offers hardware-assisted redundancy that meet IEC 62439-3 standard for parallel redundancy protocol (PRP) and high-availability seamless redundancy (HSR), enabling seamless failover and zero packet loss during faults. The LAN9645xS is a low-cost unmanaged switch that supports standard Ethernet switching with some precision time protocol (PTP) support.
The LAN9645xF and LAN9645xS Gigabit Ethernet switches are now available in limited sample quantities. They can be ordered directly from Microchip or via its authorized distributors or sales reps. Development tools include the LAN96459 EDS2 daughter card (EV14H52A) for use with a compatible Curiosity evaluation board, as well as the stand-alone LAN96459 unmanaged base board (EV03E14A) for unmanaged demonstrations.
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