Overview
| Information | 2.5G Ethernet PHY, SGMII |
|---|---|
| Ethernet Bandwidth (Mbps) | 10, 100, 1000, 2500 |
| Interfaces | SGMII+ |
| MACSEC | No |
| 1588v2 | Yes |
| SyncE | No |
| EEE | Yes |
| Thermal Sensor | Yes |
| Min Temp (°C) | 0 |
| Max Temp (°C) | 70 |
| Package | QFN-40 |
| X x Y Package Dimension (mm) | 5 x 5 |
| Software Type | PHY Driver |
| Software Location | myMxL |
The MxL86211C is a single-port 2.5Gbit/s Ethernet PHY with PTP (IEEE1588v2) support.
The device supports the 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-Te modes of the IEEE802.3 standard and provides great interoperability for high data rate connections as well as for connections with legacy 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T devices.
MxL86211C is connected to the MAC of an SoC or switch with a low pin-count SGMII+/SGMII interface. The SGMII+/SGMII interface supports 10M, 100M, 1G and 2.5Gbit/s rates or IEEE802.3x rate adaptation using pause frames.
MxL86211C supports Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE) in the 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T and 100BASE-TX modes to reduce power consumption during periods of low traffic. Additional power saving can be achieved by using the Wake-on-LAN (WoL) functionality and the ultra-low power mode.
MxL86211C supports the Precision Time Protocol (PTP, 1588v2).
The device is packaged in a small 5 x 5mm single-row VQFN-40 package, ideal for 2 or 4-layer PCBs. A low EMI line driver with integrated termination simplifies the PCB design. MxL86211C can be operated from a single 3.3V power supply using the integrated DC/DC switching regulator. It is configurable through pin strapping, MDIO interface, or an optional external flash memory.
Supports 10BASE-Te, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 2500BASE-T
Full and half-duplex
SGMII /SGMII+ MAC interface
Small 5x5 QFN40 Package
Energy Efficient Ethernet for 10BASE-Te, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T
Auto MDI/MDI-X
Internal DC/DC enables 3.3V supply operation
25MHz XTAL clock input
Three network status LEDs
Cable diagnostic: Open, short, loop length
Wake on LAN over BASE-T or Fiber
Auto down-speed for bad cables or two pair loops
SGMII / 1000BASE-X interface
Broadband router: xPON, wireless, 4G/5G, G.Fast, G.hn, cable, xDSL
Home gateway: wireless gateway, home server, home storage (NAS)
High port and low port count 2.5GbE switch
Dual-band dual-concurrent 802.11ac/ax enterprise access point
Documentation & Design Tools
| Type | Title | Version | Date | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Sheets | Ethernet PHY MxL86211C Data Sheet | Rev. 1.3 | May 2025 | 6.1 MB |
| Product Brochures | Ethernet Brochure | R04 | November 2024 | 4.1 MB |
| Release Notes | MxL86211C-EVK-1 V1.2.1 HW6.00 Release Notes | 1.0 | October 2024 | 198.3 KB |
| Application Notes | MxL862xx/GPY2xx/GPY115 Approved Transformer List Application Note | 1.1 | December 2024 | 225.5 KB |
Parts & Purchasing
| Part Number | Pkg Code | Min Temp | Max Temp | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MXL86211C-AQB-T | 0 | 70 | Active | |
| MXL86211C-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.
