Microchip has released the LAN7430 / 1 Ethernet Bridge, which provides new options for embedded and automotive platform designers who are exploring PCIe 3.1 LPSS L1.1 and L1.2 to save power.
The LAN7430 provides integrated power, clock, and Ethernet PHY interfaces, while the LAN7431 provides RGMII for alternative PHYs and switches. LPSS L1.1 (no) and L1.2 (off) allow designers to reduce power consumption and extend battery life by suspending or turning off high-speed circuits in the PHY when not in use. When connected to an application SoC or processor as a host, these devices enable the host device to pass audio, data, or video data over a 10/100/1000 Ethernet network.
With the new equipment, the company provides design confidence to customers using PCIe Ethernet bridges through global technical support, product life, design review services for final designs, and fully released drivers for Linux or Windows operating systems. The company's customer-oriented outdated practices are a philosophy that ensures that they will continue to work hard to provide products as long as the demand for any product persists.
