VSC7513XKS - 8-Port Industrial Ethernet Switch | Microchip
N.º de pieza: VSC7513XKS ✓ ActivoVSC7513XKS Descripción general
An Ethernet switch is a semiconductor that connects multiple network nodes and forwards Ethernet frames according to learned or configured MAC addresses. The VSC7513 family belongs to the broader category of Ethernet interface ICs, network switches, communication semiconductors, and industrial automation components. Unlike a simple physical-layer transceiver, this device combines multiple Ethernet ports, frame processing, traffic management, and timing functions within one switching platform.
The VSC7513XKS provides 8 switching ports and integrates 4 copper PHYs, allowing industrial equipment or network infrastructure to use a compact switch implementation. Its combination of 1G and 2.5G Ethernet support is relevant for factory automation, industrial gateways, embedded systems, and SMB equipment that need managed local connectivity. The manufacturer describes the device as supporting industrial and enterprise Ethernet switching features.
The switch uses multi-stage TCAM technology for VLAN and QoS processing. This supports traffic classification and differentiated service delivery. Intelligent frame processing provides security-related capabilities, while egress frame manipulation can support traffic shaping and system-level network requirements. The integrated distributed timing technology is particularly relevant to industrial systems that need deterministic synchronization across connected equipment.
VSC7513XKS is intended for applications where a compact, highly integrated switching device can simplify board design compared with a discrete collection of Ethernet PHYs and supporting controllers. The 256-PBGA package is a substantial surface-mount package, so PCB layout must provide adequate thermal and electrical performance and must follow the manufacturer’s land pattern and reference design guidance. The supplied web sources confirm the function, port configuration, integrated PHY count, package format, and core switching capabilities; detailed electrical limits, pin assignments, thermal ratings, clocking requirements, and power-consumption values were not included in the provided data.
This page is intended to support initial engineering selection for the VSC7513XKS. Before committing to a design, consult the official VSC7513 data sheet, errata, hardware design guidance, and reference designs to verify power rails, interfaces, timing constraints, package layout, thermal performance, and software support. The device should be selected primarily when its integrated 8-port industrial Ethernet architecture and 1G/2.5G flexibility are required, rather than as a generic low-cost Ethernet switch.
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| Product Type | 8-port industrial Ethernet switch |
| Port Count | 8 Ethernet ports |
| Integrated Copper PHY Count | 4 integrated copper PHYs |
| Supported Ethernet Speeds | 1G and 2.5G Ethernet |
| Nominal Lower Ethernet Speed | 1 Gbit/s |
| Nominal Higher Ethernet Speed | 2.5 Gbit/s |
| Switching Features | VLAN and QoS processing |
| Processing Technology | Multi-stage TCAM technology |
| Frame Processing | Intelligent frame processing and egress frame manipulation |
| Application Segment | Industrial Ethernet and SMB |
| Timing Feature | Distributed timing technology |
| Encapsulado | 256-pin PBGA, 17 mm x 17 mm |
| Tipo de montaje | Surface Mount |
Guía de configuración de pines de VSC7513XKS 256-pin pbga, 17 mm x 17 mm
Configuración de pines para VSC7513XKS (encapsulado 256-pin pbga, 17 mm x 17 mm). La numeración de pines, las funciones y los diagramas de conexión se definen en la hoja de datos del fabricante. Consúltela para conocer el footprint exacto y las directrices de soldadura.
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Aplicaciones típicas
VSC7513XKS es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Industrial Ethernet Factory Gateway, Industrial Automation Network Switch, SMB Managed Network Equipment, Industrial Vision and Inspection System, Robotics and Motion-Control Network, Networked Test and Measurement Instrument.
Industrial Ethernet Factory Gateway
The VSC7513XKS fits an industrial Ethernet gateway that must consolidate multiple machine connections into a compact switching platform. Its 8 ports and 4 integrated copper PHYs reduce the need for separate Ethernet PHY assemblies in space-constrained equipment. VLAN and QoS processing allow the gateway to separate motion-control, supervisory, and service traffic, while the combination of 1G and 2.5G Ethernet supports different equipment classes. The 256-pin PBGA still requires careful power integrity, thermal design, and high-speed layout according to Microchip guidance.
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Industrial Automation Network Switch
The VSC7513XKS is appropriate for an automation switch connecting controllers, sensors, vision systems, and remote I/O over industrial Ethernet. Eight ports provide room for multiple network nodes, while VLAN support can organize traffic by cell, machine, or operational function. QoS processing is useful when latency-sensitive control traffic must be distinguished from bulk data. Its distributed timing technology also aligns with synchronized industrial networks. Exact port speed assignments and timing limits must be verified against the official data sheet before final circuit design.
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SMB Managed Network Equipment
The VSC7513XKS can serve in managed SMB equipment requiring an 8-port Ethernet switching engine with traffic classification and frame manipulation. VLAN support provides logical segmentation without separate physical networks, and QoS processing can prioritize latency-sensitive traffic such as voice or management sessions. The available combination of 1G and 2.5G Ethernet ports allows equipment designers to accommodate different service tiers within one device. Microchip software, hardware reference designs, and the published errata should be reviewed before selecting it for a new SMB platform.
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Industrial Vision and Inspection System
The VSC7513XKS can support a multi-camera inspection cell where several vision streams, sensors, and service computers share a local Ethernet network. Its 8-port configuration simplifies network aggregation, while VLAN processing can isolate high-bandwidth camera traffic from control and maintenance traffic. QoS processing can support differentiated service behavior when several traffic classes share the same physical infrastructure. The 2.5G capability may be useful for higher-rate endpoints, but the exact supported port mapping must be confirmed from the manufacturer data sheet.
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Robotics and Motion-Control Network
The VSC7513XKS is suitable for robotics and motion-control networks that require several synchronized Ethernet endpoints. The distributed timing capability provides a relevant foundation for industrial timing, while VLAN and QoS processing help separate safety-adjacent monitoring traffic from high-rate sensor or vision traffic. Eight ports can connect controllers, drives, sensors, and engineering stations in a compact embedded switch. Designers must verify synchronization accuracy, interface timing, and thermal performance because those values were not included in the supplied web excerpts.
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Networked Test and Measurement Instrument
The VSC7513XKS can be evaluated for multi-channel test and measurement equipment requiring a compact multiport Ethernet switch. Eight ports can combine instrument control, trigger, synchronization, maintenance, and external-client connections, while VLAN and QoS features help organize mixed control and payload traffic. The integration of 4 copper PHYs may shorten board development compared with assembling multiple discrete network interfaces. The 256-pin PBGA requires a mature PCB stack-up, impedance-control plan, and thermal assessment, so the official reference design should guide implementation.
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| Parámetro | Este producto |
|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 256-pin PBGA, 17 mm x 17 mm |
| Port Count | 8 Ethernet ports |
| Integrated Copper PHYs | 4 integrated copper PHYs |
| Ethernet Speeds | Combination of 1G and 2.5G Ethernet |
| Traffic Classification | VLAN and QoS processing |
| Processing Architecture | Multi-stage TCAM technology |
| Industrial Timing | Distributed timing technology |
| Target Applications | Industrial Ethernet and SMB |
| Price at Quantity 1 | Not supplied in verified data |
Diferenciadores clave
- High switching integration (frente a No verified drop-in alternative was identified)
- Mixed-speed industrial networking (frente a No verified drop-in alternative was identified)
- Traffic management in one device (frente a No verified drop-in alternative was identified)
- Industrial timing and frame control (frente a No verified drop-in alternative was identified)
Notas de diseño
Treat the 256-pin PBGA as a high-density, high-speed design rather than a conventional leaded package. Follow the official Microchip land pattern, escape-routing guidance, reference PCB stack-up, and length-matching rules. The supplied data confirms the 17 mm by 17 mm package but does not provide the ball map or interface timing, so do not derive those details from generic PBGA conventions.
Plan the power-distribution network only after identifying every required voltage rail and its sequencing requirements in the official data sheet. Use local high-frequency decoupling at the device supply pins, provide a low-impedance ground reference, and keep switching or high-current return paths away from sensitive clock and Ethernet regions. Exact capacitor values, voltage rails, and current limits are not present in the supplied sources.
Estimate junction temperature from actual board copper, airflow, and the power consumed across the 1G and 2.5G ports; package size alone does not determine thermal performance. The VSC7513XKS uses a 256-pin PBGA, which can spread heat through its ball array but still requires careful layer construction and thermal-via design. Obtain the package thermal data and reference design before assigning a maximum ambient temperature or external cooling solution.
Route each supported Ethernet interface with the geometry and impedance specified by Microchip, while separating switching clocks, management interfaces, and digital control signals from sensitive analog or high-speed return paths. Preserve continuous reference planes beneath the PBGA where the supported stack-up allows it. Because the supplied material does not identify every port, clock, or power pin, validate the final escape pattern against the official pinout and reference design.
Do not treat the VSC7513 family name as proof that every family member is a drop-in replacement for VSC7513XKS. Check the orderable configuration, 256-pin PBGA footprint, copper PHY count, supported port speeds, timing interfaces, power rails, software support, and package markings. The published manufacturer data sheet also notes that errata may exist, making review of current device documentation essential before release.
Información de cumplimiento
The supplied web excerpts do not include explicit RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals declarations. Compliance must be confirmed from the current Microchip product documentation and applicable material declarations.
