BCM5396IFB - Broadcom

Manufacturer Part Number

BCM5396IFB

Manufacturer

Broadcom

Introduction

The BCM5396IFB is a highly integrated, low-power Ethernet switch controller designed for a wide range of applications, including small office/home office (SOHO) routers, broadband gateways, and other network devices. It provides high-performance, non-blocking layer 2 switching with advanced features such as quality of service (QoS), VLAN support, and port mirroring.

Product Features and Performance

6-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with integrated MAC and PHY

Supports IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, and 802.3az standards

Packet forwarding rate of up to 8.9 Mpps

Low power consumption with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support

Integrated SRAM for packet buffering and table storage

Hardware-based QoS and VLAN support

Port mirroring and IGMP snooping for advanced network management

Product Advantages

Highly integrated design reduces BOM cost and board space

Low power consumption for energy-efficient network devices

Advanced features like QoS and VLAN support for improved network performance

Reliable and robust performance with Broadcom's proven switch technology

Key Reasons to Choose This Product

Optimize your network infrastructure with high-performance, cost-effective Ethernet switching

Enhance user experience with advanced features like QoS and VLAN

Reduce power consumption and operating costs with energy-efficient design

Rely on Broadcom's industry-leading expertise and reliability

Quality and Safety Features

Robust design and extensive testing to ensure reliability and quality

Compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations

Compatibility

The BCM5396IFB is compatible with a wide range of network devices and can be integrated into various network architectures.

Application Areas

SOHO routers and broadband gateways

Smallto medium-sized enterprise network switches

Industrial and embedded network devices

Product Lifecycle

The BCM5396IFB is an obsolete product, and Broadcom no longer manufactures this specific model. Customers are advised to contact our website's sales team for information on alternative or equivalent products that may be available.