Product Overview
The KSZ8041FTLI from Microchip Technology is a single-port 10/100 Ethernet PHY transceiver supporting MII/RMII MAC interfaces with IEEE 802.3u compliance. Available in a compact LQFP-48 package, it features auto-negotiation, auto-MDIX, and low power consumption for embedded Ethernet applications.
Key Specifications
| Standard | IEEE 802.3u (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) |
| MAC Interface | MII / RMII |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3V (1.8V/2.5V I/O) |
| Power Consumption | < 270 mW (typ) |
| Auto-MDIX | Yes |
| Auto-Negotiation | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (I grade) |
Features
- 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX with auto-negotiation
- MII and RMII MAC interface support for flexible MCU/FPGA connection
- Auto-MDIX for automatic crossover detection
- Low power consumption with power-down and energy detect modes
- IEEE 802.3x compliant MII management interface (SMI/MDIO)
Applications
- Embedded Ethernet connectivity for MCU and FPGA designs
- Industrial automation Ethernet nodes
- VoIP phones and IP cameras
- Consumer networking devices