DS100MB201: Does DS100MB201 support 2.5Gbps Ethernet as well?

Marion Loessl

Expert 3450 points

Part Number: DS100MB201
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DS100MB203, TMUX1574

Hi guys,

my customer wants to know, if DS100MB201 2.5Gbps Ethernet. I know in the datasheet it says up to 10.31215 Gbps.

Kind regards,

Marion

over 4 years ago

0 Lee Sledjeski over 4 years ago

TI__Mastermind 43795 points

Hi Marion,

The DS100MB201 does not support any Ethernet nBASE-T signals which are designed to operate on twisted pair copper cabling.

I would recommend using the DS100MB203 for other Ethernet signals like 10GBASE-KR (ethernet over backplanes)

Regards,

Lee

0 Marion Loessl over 4 years ago in reply to Lee Sledjeski

TI__Expert 3450 points

Hi Lee,

thank you for your answer!

Would also something like TMUX1574 work to just Mux the signals?

Kind regards,

Marion

0 Lee Sledjeski over 4 years ago in reply to Marion Loessl

TI__Mastermind 43795 points

Hi Marion,

It is "possible" the Mux could function in some applications, but I would be concerned about the electrical compatibility between the Mux and Ethernet signaling. Also, ethernet has a relatively strict electrical compliance mask which may be impacted by the Mux insertion.

I am unaware of any electrical testing with this part and Ethernet twisted pair signaling.

Regards,

Lee

0 Saminah C over 4 years ago in reply to Lee Sledjeski

TI__Genius 9132 points

Hi Marion,

The TMUX1574 (2:1 (SPDT) 4-Channel) is good choice for supporting 2GHz bandwidth with supply range of 1.5 V to 5.5 V.

Please let me know if you have specific questions about the mux.

Regards,

Saminah

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