GENERAL DESCRIPTION
   Ideally suited for Ethernet Switches with SGMii/SerDes MAC interfaces, Media Converter applications, and SFP/GBiC modules, the industry-leading, low-power VSC8221 from Microsemi integrates a high-performance 1.25Gbps SerDes and a triple speed (10/100/1000BASE-T) transceiver, providing unmatched tolerance to noise and cable plant imperfections.

FEATUREs
• Very low power consumption
• Single 3.3V power supply with on-chip regulator
• SGMii & SerDes interfaces
• Patented line driver with integrated line side termination resistors
• Over 150m of Cat-5 reach with the industry’s highest noise tolerance
• Several flexible power management modes
• Small footprint 9mm x 9mm, 100-TFBGA package

APPLICATIONS
• Triple-speed SFP/GBiC modules 
• Media converters