VSC7514XKS - 10-Port 2.5G Industrial Ethernet Switch | Microchip
N.º de pieza: VSC7514XKS ✓ ActivoVSC7514XKS Descripción general
A managed Ethernet switch is a semiconductor that receives Ethernet frames from multiple ports, examines destination addresses, and forwards traffic to the appropriate port or ports. In the broader product hierarchy, the VSC7514XKS is an Ethernet interface IC, then a network switch IC, then an integrated circuit and semiconductor. Unlike a discrete Ethernet PHY, this device combines multiple port interfaces, integrated copper PHYs, and switching functions within one package.
The VSC7514 family provides 10 Gigabit Ethernet or SMB ports, with four integrated copper PHYs identified in the distributor product description. This combination lets equipment designers support mixed-speed industrial networks without implementing every physical-layer function as a separate device. The 256-PBGA package provides the interconnect density needed for the device's parallel data paths, power connections, management signals, and reference clock circuitry.
The switch is designed for industrial and enterprise Ethernet equipment, where local port aggregation and deterministic network segmentation can simplify system architecture. Its combination of 1G and 2.5G links is relevant to machine vision, industrial automation, factory gateways, network infrastructure, and embedded edge equipment. Compared with a collection of discrete PHY components and an external switching ASIC, an integrated managed-switch IC can reduce board-level component count while centralizing network configuration.
The VSC7514XKS is also suitable for embedded systems that need multiple copper Ethernet ports, including industrial controllers, communication equipment, and network appliances. System designers should consult the Microchip product page and the VSC7514 datasheet for the authoritative port map, electrical limits, clock requirements, initialization sequence, package ball map, and supported software configuration before releasing a PCB.
A 256-pin PBGA requires careful PCB layout, continuous high-speed return paths, controlled reference-clock routing, and a thermal design appropriate for the device's dissipation. Differential Ethernet pairs should be routed according to the Microchip reference design and signal-integrity guidance. Adequate layer stacking, copper thermal spreading, and locally placed decoupling are especially important because this package concentrates many interfaces in a small area.
This product page consolidates the verified manufacturer and distributor information into an application-oriented summary, highlights where design data is still required, and separates documented capabilities from unverified assumptions. It also documents why the listed competitor Ethernet devices are not presented as drop-in replacements without package, ball-map, firmware, and feature-level verification.
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| Product Type | Managed industrial Ethernet switch IC |
| Total Switch Ports | 10 ports |
| Supported Ethernet Speeds | 1 Gbit/s and 2.5 Gbit/s |
| Integrated Copper PHYs | 4 PHYs |
| Network Standard | Gigabit Ethernet and SMB |
| Package Type | 256-pin PBGA |
| Package Dimensions | 17 mm x 17 mm |
| Recuento de pines | 256 pins |
| Tipo de montaje | Surface mount |
| Device Classification | Ethernet interface IC and networking switch IC |
| Application Segment | Industrial and enterprise Ethernet |
| Switching Function | Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switching |
| Data Rate per Supported Interface | 1 Gbit/s or 2.5 Gbit/s |
Guía de configuración de pines de VSC7514XKS 17 mm x 17 mm
Configuración de pines para VSC7514XKS (encapsulado 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
VSC7514XKS es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Industrial Ethernet Automation Controller, Machine Vision Edge Gateway, Enterprise Network Appliance, Industrial Communication Hub, Networked Test and Measurement Instrument, Secure Edge Network Appliance.
Industrial Ethernet Automation Controller
The VSC7514XKS fits an industrial automation controller that must combine several local Ethernet links with one managed switching device. Its 10-port architecture supports a combination of 1 Gbit/s and 2.5 Gbit/s Ethernet interfaces, while the verified listing identifies four integrated copper PHYs. This allows a controller to connect sensors, drives, engineering workstations, and service equipment through a compact network section. The principal design benefit is reduced component count compared with a separate switching ASIC and multiple PHY devices. Designers must still confirm the exact port-to-PHY mapping, isolation requirements, reference-clock architecture, and industrial temperature constraints in the Microchip documentation.
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Machine Vision Edge Gateway
The VSC7514XKS is suitable for a machine-vision gateway that aggregates camera, inspection-station, and plant-network traffic. Supporting both 1 Gbit/s and 2.5 Gbit/s links provides a path for designing common Ethernet infrastructure around different traffic classes, subject to the verified port configuration. Ten switch ports can also reduce the number of external network components needed for a multi-camera enclosure. High-speed differential routing and the dense 256-pin PBGA require careful PCB planning. Engineers should use the manufacturer's reference design to control differential impedance, return paths, clock jitter, copper thermal spreading, and PHY-to-switch integration.
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Enterprise Network Appliance
The VSC7514XKS can support an enterprise edge appliance that consolidates multiple 1 Gbit/s and 2.5 Gbit/s copper links. Its managed 10-port switching function is relevant to gateways, access nodes, and communication equipment that need local Layer 2 forwarding in addition to host processor connectivity. The integrated copper PHYs can simplify board partitioning when the design otherwise requires numerous standalone Ethernet PHYs. The exact SMB configuration, management feature set, and administrative software support must be verified against the VSC7514 documentation. PCB implementation should preserve all differential-pair geometry and provide adequate power delivery for simultaneous 2.5 Gbit/s traffic.
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Industrial Communication Hub
The VSC7514XKS is appropriate for an industrial communication hub that must provide several managed Ethernet connections in one enclosure. A 10-port switch with support for 1 Gbit/s and 2.5 Gbit/s interfaces can accommodate programmable controllers, remote I/O, condition-monitoring equipment, and supervisory systems. The integrated copper PHYs are particularly relevant when minimizing external PHY count is important. Implementation should include robust layer-transition design, protected cable interfaces, controlled clock distribution, and a power supply that supports the load and thermal profile of the 256-pin PBGA. Firmware, management, environmental, and qualification details require confirmation from Microchip.
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Networked Test and Measurement Instrument
The VSC7514XKS can serve as the local Ethernet-switch fabric in a networked test and measurement instrument. Ten ports support connections to test modules, remote processors, service laptops, and facility infrastructure, while mixed 1 Gbit/s and 2.5 Gbit/s support can accommodate different data paths. The managed-switch architecture allows the instrument to avoid relaying every frame through an external host processor. Because this is a high-pin-count mixed-signal package, layout must minimize continuous return-path discontinuities and provide stable local decoupling. The verified data does not establish measurement-timing guarantees or environmental ratings, so these must be reviewed before laboratory deployment.
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Secure Edge Network Appliance
The VSC7514XKS is a viable switch component for a secure edge appliance that combines traffic filtering, policy enforcement, and multiple local Ethernet links. Its 10-port managed-switch design can offload frame forwarding while the host processor handles higher-layer security functions. The supported combination of 1 Gbit/s and 2.5 Gbit/s interfaces permits mixed-speed campus or industrial-edge connectivity when the selected port configuration supports it. Four integrated copper PHYs can simplify the physical-layer section. Design validation should cover clock-jitter tolerance, thermal rise, package ball assignments, firmware initialization, and whether the device's security and management functions satisfy the appliance threat model.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto |
|---|---|
| Package | 256-pin PBGA (17 mm x 17 mm) |
| Brand | Microchip Technology |
| Switch Ports | 10 ports |
| Supported Ethernet Rates | 1 Gbit/s and 2.5 Gbit/s |
| Integrated Copper PHYs | 4 PHYs |
| Network Type | Gigabit Ethernet and SMB |
| Application Segment | Industrial and enterprise Ethernet |
| Verified Starting Price | $66.4007 as of 2026-10-29 |
Diferenciadores clave
- Mixed 1 Gbit/s and 2.5 Gbit/s port support (frente a Broadcom BCM53158)
- Ten-port integrated managed-switch architecture (frente a Realtek RTL8370N)
- Compact 256-pin PBGA integration (frente a Marvell 88E6320)
Notas de diseño
Treat the 256-pin PBGA as a complete mixed-signal layout constraint rather than placing it like a low-pin-count digital IC. Before schematic capture, obtain the official package drawing and pin table, then reserve every ball according to the manufacturer reference design. Differential Ethernet pairs should have continuous reference planes and symmetrical routing, while the reference-clock network should be kept short and isolated from high-speed data. Do not infer unreported or unused balls as NC from abbreviated distributor pages.
Plan the supply network from the official VSC7514 electrical requirements rather than the distributor summary. Separate core and I/O rails should be filtered according to the manufacturer guidance, with low-ESL decoupling placed directly at the relevant PBGA power balls. Multiple copper planes and vias should provide low-impedance distribution, while analog and digital return currents must not share uncontrolled return paths. Thermal and power estimates should be repeated after the final PHY count, clock configuration, and port activity are known.
Because the switch supports both 1 Gbit/s and 2.5 Gbit/s links, route all supported Ethernet interfaces using the same controlled-impedance discipline and verify the stack-up against the selected transceiver and connector requirements. Maintain continuous reference planes beneath each differential pair, avoid stubs and right-angle geometry, and control crosstalk between adjacent lanes. The integrated copper PHYs do not remove the need for careful connector escape routing, magnetics integration, ESD strategy, and a clean reference clock.
The 17 mm by 17 mm PBGA concentrates many interfaces into a small footprint, so PCB thermal performance must be considered from the first board revision. Use the manufacturer's recommended layer stack and copper arrangement, place the device where heat can spread into both sides of the board, and avoid placing heat sources directly beneath it. The verified excerpts do not provide maximum junction temperature, power dissipation, or thermal resistance, so no numerical thermal rating should be assumed; obtain those values from the datasheet and conduct board-level testing.
Información de cumplimiento
The verified excerpts do not provide RoHS, REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals declarations. AEC-Q100 is recorded as not applicable because this is a networking Ethernet switch IC rather than an automotive-qualified device in the supplied data.
