Overview
The Marvell Alaska 88E1510-A0-NNB2I000 is a physical layer device designed to support 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet transmission. This device is part of the Alaska 88E151x series and is manufactured using standard digital CMOS process. It implements the Ethernet physical layer portion of the 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T standards, enabling data transmission and reception on standard CAT 5 unshielded twisted pair cables. The device is optimized for low power consumption and supports various operating modes, including RGMII and SGMII connections, making it versatile for different network configurations.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Ethernet Standards | 10/100/1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T |
| Interface | RGMII, SGMII (for 88E1512/88E1514) |
| Operating Modes | RGMII to Copper, SGMII to Copper, RGMII to Fiber/SGMII, Auto-Media Detect |
| Power Supply | Single 3.3V supply with internal switching regulator; I/O pads can be supplied with 1.8V, 2.5V, or 3.3V |
| Package | 48-Pin QFN 7 mm x 7 mm Green package with EPAD |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial and Industrial (for 88E1510 and 88E1512) |
| Energy Efficiency | IEEE 802.3az-2010 Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) compliant |
| Timing Protocols | Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE), Precise Timing Protocol (PTP) Time Stamping based on IEEE1588 version 2 and IEEE802.1AS |
Key Features
- 10/100/1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3 compliant
- Multiple operating modes including RGMII to Copper, SGMII to Copper, and RGMII to Fiber/SGMII
- Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) - IEEE 802.3az-2010 compliant with EEE buffering
- Ultra Low Power consumption with Active Power Save Mode and Energy Detect/ Energy Detect+ low power modes
- Integrated MDI termination resistors and switching voltage regulators
- Advanced Virtual Cable Tester® (VCT™) for remote cable malfunction identification using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)
- Auto-Calibration for MAC Interface outputs and temperature sensor
- Wake on LAN (WOL) event detection and packet counter/packet generation capabilities
Applications
The Marvell Alaska 88E1510-A0-NNB2I000 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Network switches and routers
- Ethernet MAC/Switch ports
- Fiber to Copper media conversion
- Industrial and commercial Ethernet solutions requiring low power and high reliability
- Applications requiring precise timing and synchronization, such as those using Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) and Precise Timing Protocol (PTP)
Q & A
- What Ethernet standards does the 88E1510-A0-NNB2I000 support?
The device supports 10/100/1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T Ethernet standards.
- What interfaces are available on the 88E1510-A0-NNB2I000?
The device supports RGMII and, for certain models like the 88E1512/88E1514, SGMII interfaces.
- Does the 88E1510-A0-NNB2I000 support Energy Efficient Ethernet?
Yes, it is IEEE 802.3az-2010 Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) compliant.
- What is the Advanced Virtual Cable Tester® (VCT™) feature?
The VCT feature uses Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) to identify potential cable malfunctions, such as pair swaps, pair polarity, and excessive pair skew.
- What power supply options are available for the 88E1510-A0-NNB2I000?
The device can be powered by a single 3.3V supply with an internal switching regulator, and I/O pads can be supplied with 1.8V, 2.5V, or 3.3V.
- What is the package type and size of the 88E1510-A0-NNB2I000?
The device comes in a 48-Pin QFN 7 mm x 7 mm Green package with EPAD.
- Does the 88E1510-A0-NNB2I000 support industrial temperature grades?
Yes, it supports both commercial and industrial temperature grades for certain models like the 88E1510 and 88E1512.
- What timing protocols does the device support?
The device supports Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) and Precise Timing Protocol (PTP) Time Stamping based on IEEE1588 version 2 and IEEE802.1AS.
- What is the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature?
The Wake on LAN (WOL) feature allows the device to detect WOL events, enabling it to wake up from a low power state when necessary.
- Can the 88E1510-A0-NNB2I000 perform packet generation and counting?
Yes, the device supports packet generation and counting capabilities.
