Next-Generation Family of Ethernet Switches Features Time Sensitive Networking and Scalable Port Bandwidths from 46 Gbps to 102 Gbps
16 Janvier 2024 - 2:02PM
The growth of the industrial automation market encompasses
innovative technologies like Machine Learning (ML) and robotic
systems. Embedded solutions with deterministic communication are
essential for industrial automation applications to control,
monitor and process data. To provide designers with a reliable and
robust network solution with deterministic communication, Microchip
Technology
(Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces its
next-generation of
LAN969x Ethernet switches with
Time Sensitive Networking (TSN), scalable bandwidths from 46 Gbps
to 102 Gbps and a powerful 1 GHz single-core Arm® Cortex®-A53 CPU.
For applications that require greater redundancy,
the LAN969x Ethernet switches can be configured with
High-availability Seamless Redundancy (HSR) and Parallel Redundancy
Protocol (PRP). HSR and PRP are hardware protocols that provide
zero-loss redundancy in Ethernet networks. The LAN969x Ethernet
switches support multiple HSR and PRP Redundancy Box (RedBox)
instances that can operate in parallel and in series, as well as at
Ethernet port speeds from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps.
The LAN969x can implement a QuadBox, which is a
function that connects two HSR networks to each other. This feature
is particularly useful in applications where high reliability and
zero downtime are critical. Alternative solutions that implement a
QuadBox typically require multiple different components that can
drive up design complexity and system costs.
“Prior to the introduction of Microchip’s LAN969x
Ethernet switches, customers who wanted to implement TSN and
HSR/PRP features required multiple ICs. Microchip’s new LAN969x
solution is a single chip that can reduce the number of components
and system level costs,” said Charles Forni, vice president of
Microchip’s USB and networking business unit. “These devices are
also supported with our VSC6817SDK IStaX Linux® application
software package that can enable designers to quickly bring
products to market.”
The LAN969x Ethernet switches are highly
configurable with options of up to 30 ports. The Ethernet ports
support multiple interfaces including RGMII, SGMII, QSGMII, USGMII,
and USXGMII. The LAN969x family targets secure and safety-critical
applications where high-port-count 10M/100M/1G/2.5G/10G switching
links are required.
The LAN969x family is available with security
add-ons such as secure boot and secure firmware execution based on
the customer’s root-of-trust manufacturing process. Security is
provided through Ternary Content Addressable Memory (TCAM)-based
frame processing using a Versatile Content Aware Processor (VCAP),
Arm Trusted Firmware methodology for fast secure boot, crypto
libraries and hardware security accelerators for boot and code
encryption, and one-time programmable immutable key storage.
The new family of LAN969x mid-range Ethernet
switches rounds out Microchip’s portfolio of TSN switches. The
SparX-5i family supports up to 64 ports and 200 Gbps of switching
bandwidth, while the LAN9662 and LAN9668 support from 4 to 8 ports
and 4 to 11 Gbps of switch bandwidth.
Development Tools
The LAN969x family of Ethernet switches is
supported by the EV23X71A Evaluation Board. Other
resources include the IStaX VSC6817SDK Linux
Application Software Package to support TSN
standards and HSR/PRP redundancy.
Pricing and Availability
The LAN9694, LAN9696 and LAN9698 are available for
purchase now. For additional information and to purchase, contact a
Microchip sales representative, authorized worldwide distributor or
visit Microchip’s Purchasing and Client Services website,
www.microchipdirect.com.
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About Microchip
Technology: Microchip Technology Inc. is
a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control
solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive
product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which
reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market.
The company’s solutions serve approximately 125,000 customers
across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense,
communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler,
Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with
dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the
Microchip website at www.microchip.com.
Disclaimers and Notices
Performance varies by use, configuration and other factors. No
product or component can be absolutely secure. Your costs and
results may vary.
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