MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR is a high-performance, low-power Ethernet transceiver, ideal for consumers looking to save costs and reduce footprints during the design.
If you are looking to build an Ethernet product, this is one of the transceivers you should add to your list. in this article, we discuss the relevance of the MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR to Ethernet products, its technical components and other relevant details you need to know.
MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR as an Ethernet Interface
MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR is the core interface for designing Ethernet devices. As such, you want to pay attention to all the relevant details. For example, it uses the MII an RMII protocols, which are about the most-popular protocols for building Ethernet interfaces.
But what is an Ethernet interface? According to Techopedia, an Ethernet interface or transceiver is “a hardware device designed to connect computers or electronic devices within a network, allowing them to transmit and receive messages.”
To that end, MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR is the primary hardware device that helps establish a connection between the computers and the other computers that are using the Ethernet.
Like every other transceiver, it will transform or convert electrical signals to optical signals and vice-versa. By embedding the device to a data network, it would be easier to create and share Internet connectivity across multiple devices.
Technical Specifications of MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR
Here is a tabular representation of the technical attributes of the MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR Ethernet transceiver:
| Technical Attributes | Description |
| Protocols | MII, RMII |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Number of Pins | 32 |
| Package/Case | QXN |
| Height | 950 um |
| Width | 5.1mm |
| Length | 5.1mm |
| Mounting Type/Style | Surface Mount Technology (SMT) |
| Duplex | Full duplex |
| Operating Temperature (min-max) | 0˚C ~ 85˚C |
| Supply Voltage (min-max) | 1.08 volts – 3.6 volts |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 MB/ps |
| Maximum Power Dissipation | 176 mW |
| Maximum Supply Current | 24.1 mA |
MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR’s Ethernet Transceiver Features
Some features are outstanding and we are going to talk about some of them in this section. Before that, it is pertinent to point out that MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR is lead-free, compliant with RoHS and has 4 transceivers and drivers each.
Now, let’s dive into its features:
1. Applications/Use Cases
MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR is ideal for devices that require Internet connectivity, one way or the others. These set of devices also rely on Ethernet connection for flexible connection to the Internet.
Some of the devices that can use the MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR Ethernet transceiver are:
- Gaming consoles
- High-Definition Televisions (HDTVs)
- Network printers
- Network servers
- Set-Top Boxes (STBs)
- Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals
- Digital Video Recorders (DVRs)
- Personal Video Recorders (PVRs)
2. Excellent Power Regulation
MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR also regulates energy, especially the flexibility of the Input and Output (I/O) voltage that is anywhere between 3.6 volts and 1.6 volts.
It also delegates low-energy 25MHz for the Media-Independent Interface (MII) and Reduced Media-Independent Interface (RMII).
The Difference between MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR’s MII and RMII
The Media-Independent Interface (MII) and Reduced Media-Independent Interface (RMII) are the primary interfaces of the MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR.
They function differently. For example, the MII is independent in the sense that it doesn’t need replacement or redesigning of the MAC hardware before connecting PHYs to a MAC.
On the other hand, RMII is a variant of MII and offers improved performance.
The primary difference between the two is that RMII’s interface clock is 50MHz with 8-pin interface, while the interface clock of MII is 25MHz with a 16-pin interface.
Conclusion
You can establish faster, and regulated Ethernet connection with the MICROCHIP LAN8710A-EZC-TR. The key is to get the design accurately done and that is where RayPCB is willing to help you if you contact us today!
