Manufacturer Part Number
BCM8725AIFBG
Manufacturer
Broadcom
Introduction
Dual-Port 10GbE PHY with Electronic Dispersion Compensation
Product Features and Performance
Dual-Port 10Gb Ethernet PHY
Supports Electronic Dispersion Compensation (EDC)
Integrated XAUI interfaces
Compliant with IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-LR/LW and 10GBASE-ER/EW standards
Supports 10G Fibre Channel 1200-SM-LL-L standard
On-chip high-performance microprocessor
Low-power CMOS design
Product Advantages
Backward compatibility with legacy Ethernet standards
Reduction in signal degradation over long distances
Enhanced signal integrity and network reliability
Minimized power consumption for energy efficiency
Programmable functionality via integrated microprocessor
Key Technical Parameters
10 Gbit/s data rate per port
Power consumption typically less than 2 Watts per port
Commercial temperature range: 0°C to 70°C
1310nm Serial optics
XFP and SFP+ optical module interfaces
XAUI electrical interfaces
Quality and Safety Features
Built-in self-test capabilities
Lead-free and RoHS compliant
Over-temperature protection
Compatibility
Compatible with major 10GbE XFP and SFP+ transceivers
XAUI interface compatible with various 10 Gigabit Ethernet chips
Application Areas
Data centers and enterprise networking
High-performance computing networks
Storage area networks
Telecommunications equipment
Network Interface Cards (NICs)
Server and networking equipment backplanes
Product Lifecycle
Active product status
Not reported as nearing discontinuation
Next-generation products may be available for upgrade
Several Key Reasons to Choose This Product
Dual-port feature enables high-density networking solutions
Advanced signal processing for robust data transmission
Energy-efficient design cuts operational costs
Broad compatibility with various optical transceiver standards
Active status ensures ongoing manufacturer support
Seamless integration into existing networking infrastructures
Facilitates network scalability and future growth
Cost-effective solution for 10GbE networking requirements
