MxL86252L
Overview
| Information | 7-Port Ethernet Switch with Five 2.5 Gigabit PHYs and Two 10 Gigabit SerDes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet Bandwidth (Mbps) | 10, 100, 1000, 2500 |
| Ethernet Ports | 5 |
| Uplink Ports | 2 |
| Interfaces | XFI, USXGMII, SGMII+ |
| Supply Voltage (V) | 3.3/1.8/1.2/0.8 |
| Web-Smart Support | |
| 1588v2 | |
| SyncE | |
| EEE | ✔ |
| Min Temp (°C) | 0 |
| Max Temp (°C) | 70 |
| Package | BGA-277 |
| X x Y Package Dimension (mm) | 12 x 12 |
| Software Type | DSA driver / Host API |
| Software Location | git.maxlinear.com |
The MxL86252L is a highly integrated 2.5G Ethernet switch with five integrated 2.5GBASE-T PHYs. The switch has a low power consumption due to the high integration and advanced technology.
2.5GBASE-T works over the same Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat7 link segments as 1000BASE-T. Networks can benefit from the higher rate without the need to change cable installations.
The part is packaged in a small 12 mm x 12 mm 277 ball BGA package.
Wire-speed switching between all ports
Two 10G XFI / USXGMII / SGMII uplink ports
VLAN, QoS, loop detection, ACL
Five integrated 2.5GBASE-T PHYs
2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-Te link rates
Package PG-FCLBGA-277 12mm x 12mm, 0.628 / 0.700 mixed ball pitch
Additional product variants:
Industrial temperature (MxL86252I)
Managed/Web-smart (MxL86252S)
Standalone five port 2.5G switches with and without uplinks
Unmanaged and web-smart switches
External switches for gateway SoCs
Industrial switches
Documentation & Design Tools
| Type | Title | Version | Date | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Sheets | MxL86252L Ethernet Switch Data Sheet | Rev. 1.1 | October 2025 | 21.3 MB |
| Product Flyers | MxL86252 7-Port 2.5G Ethernet Switches Flyer | R02 | November 2024 | 1 MB |
| Whitepapers | Enabling Multi-Gig Connectivity with High-Performance 2.5G Ethernet | R00 | May 2025 | 1.4 MB |
| Product Brochures | Ethernet Brochure | R07 | November 2025 | 4.2 MB |
| User Guide | Ethernet Switch MxL862xx Unmanaged and Managed-Attached Configuration User Guide | 1.0 | May 2024 | 519 KB |
| Release Notes | MxL86252S-EVK-1 V1.1.1 HW8.01 Release Notes | 1.0 | September 2024 | 199.4 KB |
| Application Notes | MxL862xx/MxL86112/GPY2xx/GPY115 Approved Transformer List Application Note | 1.2 | September 2025 | 166.4 KB |
Parts & Purchasing
| Part Number | Pkg Code | Min Temp | Max Temp | Status | Buy Now | Order Samples |
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| MxL86252L-ABB-R | BGA-277 | 0 | 70 | Active | Order | |
| MxL86252L-ABB-T | BGA-277 | 0 | 70 | Active | Order | |
| MXL86252S-EVK-1 | Board | Active |
Active - the part is released for sale, standard product.
EOL (End of Life) - the part is no longer being manufactured, there may or may not be inventory still in stock.
CF (Contact Factory) - the part is still active but customers should check with the factory for availability. Longer lead-times may apply.
PRE (Pre-introduction) - the part has not been introduced or the part number is an early version available for sample only.
OBS (Obsolete) - the part is no longer being manufactured and may not be ordered.
NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) - the part is not recommended for new designs.
Packaging
| Pkg Code | Details | Quantities | Dimensions |
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| BGA-277 |
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