KSZ9692XPB - ARM 922T Gigabit Networking SoC | Microchip
MPN: KSZ9692XPB ✓ ActiveKSZ9692XPB Overview
An embedded communications controller is a specialized system-on-chip that combines a processor core with dedicated networking and peripheral interfaces. The KSZ9692 belongs to the broader hierarchy of embedded controllers, application-specific microcontrollers, integrated circuits, and semiconductors. Its integration can reduce the component count and board complexity of equipment requiring high-speed networking, multiple I/O controllers, and interfaces to standard peripherals.
The three headline characteristics of the KSZ9692XPB are its ARM 922T 32-bit embedded processor, integrated Gigabit Ethernet and USB communications capability, and 400-BGA package. The manufacturer identifies the device as an integrated Gigabit Networking and Communications Controller. Available interface information includes Ethernet, USB, UART/USART, I2S, and EBI/EMI, although the verified source excerpts do not provide complete pin-level operating limits for every interface.
The KSZ9692 family is designed for high-bandwidth networking and communications applications, where a dedicated embedded processor can manage network traffic and communications tasks alongside external interfaces. The manufacturer datasheet covers both KSZ9692PB and KSZ9692XPB, presenting them as members of the same controller family. The available verified excerpts do not establish a functional difference between the two suffix variants, so suitability should be confirmed against the complete ordering information and datasheet before substitution.
Typical uses include industrial Ethernet equipment, USB-to-network systems, network interface controllers, embedded communication appliances, and cost-sensitive gateways. In such systems, the integrated processor can support protocol handling while Ethernet and USB connectivity provides links to computers, peripherals, service equipment, or networked sensors. Exact USB version, Ethernet PHY integration, clock requirements, memory interfaces, and electrical limits require confirmation from the complete manufacturer datasheet.
A critical design consideration is package and signal verification. The KSZ9692XPB uses a large 400-ball BGA package, so PCB escape routing, via-in-pad or via-under-bump requirements, assembly process control, and ball-pitch compatibility must be confirmed before layout release. Because no complete pinout was present in the supplied verified excerpts, the pinout is intentionally left unavailable rather than reconstructed from memory.
This page consolidates the supplied manufacturer, distributor, pricing, and cross-reference sources with application-specific engineering guidance. It separates verified facts from missing parameters, documents why verified drop-in alternatives are limited, and provides a concise basis for preliminary design evaluation before the complete datasheet and PCB constraints are reviewed.
Drop-in alternatives for KSZ9692XPB — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with KSZ9692XPB (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Ethernet Capability, Processor Core, Package, Architecture, Data Rate.
KSZ9692PB
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| Device Type | Integrated Gigabit Networking and Communications Controller |
| Architecture | System-on-Chip with ARM 922T 32-bit processor |
| Processor Core | ARM 922T 32-bit |
| Ethernet Capability | Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB Interface | USB communications interface |
| UART Interface | UART/USART |
| Audio Interface | I2S |
| External Bus Interface | EBI/EMI |
| Package | 400-BGA |
| Package Dimensions | 27 mm x 27 mm x 2.46 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Packaging | Tray |
| Target Applications | Networking and communications |
| Controller Series | KSZ |
| Core Processor | ARM9 |
| RoHS Compliance | Compliant |
KSZ9692XPB 27 mm x 27 mm x 2.46 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for KSZ9692XPB (27 mm x 27 mm x 2.46 mm package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for KSZ9692XPB.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
KSZ9692XPB is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Ethernet Gateway, USB-to-Ethernet Communication Adapter, Networked Audio Endpoint, USB Network Storage Controller, Embedded Network Interface Controller, Cost-Sensitive Networking Equipment.
Industrial Ethernet Gateway
The KSZ9692XPB fits preliminary industrial Ethernet gateway designs because it combines Gigabit Ethernet, an ARM 922T 32-bit processor, USB, UART/USART, I2S, and EBI/EMI in one communications controller. The processor can handle protocol and control workloads while the integrated interfaces connect local equipment. Its 400-BGA package supports dense integration but requires advanced PCB and assembly capability. Before release, engineers should verify industrial temperature grade, EMC performance, Ethernet PHY requirements, memory interfaces, and long-term supply status from the complete manufacturer data sheet.
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USB-to-Ethernet Communication Adapter
The KSZ9692XPB is suitable for a compact USB-to-Ethernet adapter because it provides both USB communications and Gigabit Ethernet alongside a 32-bit ARM 922T processor. This integration can support protocol conversion, device management, and local control without requiring separate host and network processing devices. The supplied source does not state the exact USB version, Ethernet MAC/PHY division, or transceiver requirements, so those details must be resolved before schematic design. Its 400-BGA land pattern also demands controlled escape routing and assembly validation.
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Networked Audio Endpoint
The KSZ9692XPB can be evaluated for a networked audio endpoint because its verified interface set includes Gigabit Ethernet, USB, I2S, UART/USART, and EBI/EMI, while the integrated ARM 922T processor can manage communications and control tasks. I2S provides a digital audio path, and Ethernet supports a networked control or streaming architecture. Clocking, supported audio formats, sample rates, and external codec requirements are not present in the supplied excerpts and must be checked in the full data sheet. Package thermal and assembly planning should begin early.
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USB Network Storage Controller
The KSZ9692XPB offers the processing and interface combination needed to investigate a USB network storage controller: an ARM 922T 32-bit processor, USB communications, Gigabit Ethernet, and external-bus capability. These resources can support protocol handling, storage-interface management, and network connectivity within one device. The verified excerpts do not confirm the supported storage protocol, USB generation, host or device role, memory configuration, or boot architecture. Those requirements determine whether the controller is suitable and must be verified before hardware commitment.
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Embedded Network Interface Controller
The KSZ9692XPB is relevant to embedded network interface controllers because it consolidates a 32-bit ARM 922T processor, Gigabit Ethernet, USB, and several standard peripheral interfaces. The architecture can support network protocol processing alongside device management in communications equipment. Its suitability for a specific endpoint depends on clock requirements, RAM and external memory support, PHY selection, interface timing, and software availability. Those parameters are not exposed in the verified search excerpts. The 400-BGA package should be treated as a major PCB, assembly, and inspection consideration.
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Cost-Sensitive Networking Equipment
The KSZ9692XPB targets cost-sensitive, high-bandwidth networking and communications systems according to the manufacturer description. Integrating the ARM 922T processor, Gigabit networking, USB, UART/USART, I2S, and EBI/EMI can reduce board-level component count compared with a discrete implementation. The tradeoff is a complex 400-BGA package whose layout, assembly, test, and thermal requirements may exceed those of simpler network interface devices. Design teams should calculate the total board cost and validate supply continuity rather than focusing only on the listed $11.2705 starting price as of 2026-10-29.
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Recommended Products Summary
Engineering reference data for KSZ9692XPB — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | KSZ9692PB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 400-BGA | 400-BGA |
| Processor Core | ARM 922T 32-bit | ARM 922T 32-bit |
| Device Type | Integrated Gigabit Networking and Communications Controller | Integrated Gigabit Networking and Communications Controller |
| Ethernet Capability | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB Interface | USB communications interface | USB communications interface |
| Listed Additional Interfaces | UART/USART, I2S, EBI/EMI | UART/USART, I2S, EBI/EMI |
Key Differentiators
- Combines a communications controller and embedded processor (vs KSZ9692PB)
- High-bandwidth connectivity integration (vs KSZ9692PB)
- Family-level package reuse (vs KSZ9692PB)
Design Notes
Begin 400-BGA layout planning before schematic sign-off. Obtain the manufacturer package drawing and recommended land pattern, then verify ball pitch, pad geometry, solder-mask definition, and whether the assembly process requires via-in-pad. The verified excerpts confirm a 400-BGA package but do not provide the footprint dimensions, so an inferred generic BGA footprint should not be used for production.
Do not assign power rails or decoupling values until the complete data sheet supplies the operating voltage range, supply-pin names, current limits, sequencing requirements, and recommended bypass network. A 400-BGA controller may require multiple supply domains with specific ramp and sequencing rules. Validate those constraints against the manufacturer guidance before placing capacitors or defining the power tree.
Review Ethernet, USB, I2S, EBI/EMI, and clock signals directly in the complete data sheet for impedance, timing, voltage thresholds, and routing rules. Keep sensitive communication paths away from noisy power-return paths, follow the recommended reference-plane arrangement, and account for BGA escape-routing congestion. The supplied sources identify the interfaces but do not provide pin locations, so complete signal routing cannot be performed safely from the excerpt data.
Do not substitute a generic Ethernet controller merely because it also offers USB or a similar processor core. A valid replacement for the KSZ9692XPB must preserve the 400-BGA ball pattern, power behavior, Ethernet and USB interfaces, firmware expectations, and peripheral assignments. The supplied cross-reference search produced no verified cross-brand drop-in equivalent, so an unverified functional equivalent requires a full board redesign rather than a component substitution.
Compliance Information
The verified Zenode distributor listing identifies the KSZ9692XPB as RoHS compliant. No verified REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, conflict-minerals, or automotive-qualification statements were supplied. AEC-Q100 is marked not applicable because the part is an industrial/networking communications controller rather than an identified automotive-qualified device.
