Overview
| Information | 7-port 2.5G Ethernet Switch |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| MACSEC | - |
| 1588v2 | - |
| SyncE | - |
| 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 MxL86252C 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 integrated microcontroller in can run a real-time operating system with a web server. This allows customers to design a web-smart switch, which can be configured over a web-browser on a PC or a mobile device.
The part is packaged in a small 12 mm x 12 mm 277 ball BGA package.
Integrated processor enables web-smart switch applications
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)
Unmanaged (MxL86252C)
- 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 | Ethernet Switch MxL86252S Data Sheet | Rev. 1.2 | April 2025 | 27.8 MB |
| Product Flyers | MxL86250_MxL86252 Flyer_021FLR02.pdf | 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 | R04 | November 2024 | 4.1 MB |
Parts & Purchasing
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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