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LAN8679·LAN8680 Transceivers and LAN8660X/1X/2X Endpoints Launched, Supporting Simplified Zonal Architecture
Microchip Technology has expanded its Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) product family. The newly added products consist of two PMD transceiver variants and an integrated endpoint product family, targeting edge node connectivity needs in the automotive, industrial, and robotics sectors.
Microchip Technology is launching the LAN8679·LAN8680 10BASE-T1S PMD transceivers and the LAN8660X/1X/2X endpoint product family with integrated transceivers on the 30th.
The new products are designed to meet AEC-Q100 and ISO 26,262 automotive functional safety standards, and are incorporated into the existing VelocityDRIVE™ portfolio.
The LAN8679 features an Open Alliance 3-pin (OA3P) interface in a compact 8-pin VDFN package, reducing pin count and design complexity, the company stated.
It is suitable for edge node environments with space constraints.
The LAN8680 integrates System Basis Chip (SBC) functions including power management, system standby and power-saving control, and watchdog monitoring capabilities into a single solution.
Charlie Ponni, Vice President of Microchip's Networking and Connectivity Business Unit, stated, "By combining the simplicity of the OA3P interface with integrated endpoint functionality, we provide developers with the flexibility to build efficient and reliable systems while reducing complexity at the edge."
The LAN8660X/1X/2X endpoint product family integrates the PMD transceiver into a single-chip Remote Control Protocol (RCP) solution.
Without external PHY components, edge nodes can be configured for control systems, lighting, audio, and other applications, the company stated.
When applying 10BASE-T1S multidrop topology, typically eight or more nodes can share a single bus line.
Through this approach, Microchip expects benefits including reduced wiring weight, lower system costs, and elimination of the need for gateways.
Application areas include △automotive zonal architecture, △industrial automation, △robotics, and △aerospace and defense systems.
LAN8679·LAN8680·LAN8660X/1X/2X samples are currently available in limited quantities, and detailed purchase information can be obtained through Microchip sales representatives.
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