VSC7415XMT 6-Port Enterprise Switch | Microchip Technology
MPN: VSC7415XMT ✓ ActiveVSC7415XMT Overview
An Ethernet switch IC is a semiconductor device that connects multiple network endpoints through integrated physical-layer and switching functions. It sits above the physical layer in the network hierarchy: copper PHY interfaces connect physical media, while the switch fabric forwards Ethernet traffic between ports. Enterprise switches use this integration to reduce board area, simplify signal routing, and support synchronization-sensitive infrastructure equipment.
The VSC7415XMT's principal documented features are its 6-port configuration, 2 integrated Cu PHYs, Serval-T switch-family positioning, and support for IEEE 1588v2. The 19 x 19 mm, 324-ball BGA package provides a high pin count suitable for a complex multiport networking device, although its fine pitch requires careful PCB layout, inspection, and assembly controls.
The device is suited to enterprise Ethernet switching, telecommunications access equipment, industrial network infrastructure, and other Ethernet systems where a compact multiport switching solution is valuable. Its integrated copper PHYs are especially relevant when the design requires direct copper-media connectivity without adding discrete PHY components alongside the switch controller.
IEEE 1588v2 capability makes the VSC7415XMT relevant to systems requiring precise network timing and synchronization. Clock, power, signal-integrity, and thermal design must be evaluated together because high-speed BGA routing, PHY requirements, and synchronization accuracy can constrain the surrounding power-delivery network and board stack-up.
This page combines the manufacturer product-page information, distributor listings, package identification, transaction guidance, and engineering selection considerations for engineers evaluating the VSC7415XMT. Before committing a layout, obtain the complete manufacturer datasheet and verify every pin, supply rail, interface requirement, and layout rule against the exact ordering code.
Drop-in alternatives for VSC7415XMT — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
No drop-in alternatives available for this product.
Request AlternativesVSC7415XMT Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | Enterprise Ethernet switch IC |
| Switch Family | Serval-T |
| Port Count | 6 ports |
| Integrated Copper PHY Count | 2 PHYs |
| Synchronization Support | IEEE 1588v2 |
| Package Type | 324-BGA |
| Package Dimensions | 19 mm x 19 mm |
| RoHS Status | unknown |
| REACH Status | unknown |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | unknown |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
VSC7415XMT 19 mm x 19 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for VSC7415XMT (19 mm x 19 mm package). Pin numbering, functions, and connection diagrams are defined in the manufacturer datasheet. Refer to it for the exact footprint and soldering guidelines.
No detailed pinout data available for VSC7415XMT.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
VSC7415XMT is suitable for 6 applications: Enterprise Ethernet Switching, IEEE 1588v2 Synchronized Networks, Telecommunications Access Equipment, Industrial Network Infrastructure, Network Timing Appliances, Industrial Control and Automation.
Enterprise Ethernet Switching
The VSC7415XMT fits enterprise Ethernet switching equipment requiring a 6-port Serval-T switch with 2 integrated copper PHYs. Placing copper physical-layer connectivity beside the switching fabric can reduce the number of separate network interface components and simplify board partitioning. The 324-BGA package provides the required interconnection density for a multiport device, although the fine pitch requires careful escape routing and assembly planning. Before layout release, validate port speed, medium support, clock architecture, thermal performance, and management requirements against the complete manufacturer datasheet. The key benefit is integration: a design can use the switch IC and integrated copper PHYs as the foundation of a compact enterprise network interface while retaining a defined synchronization-oriented feature set.
IEEE 1588v2 Synchronized Networks
The VSC7415XMT is appropriate for Ethernet infrastructure designed around IEEE 1588v2 timing and synchronization. The Microchip Technology product page identifies the Serval-T device as a market-ready solution for that standard, giving designers a defined starting point for synchronized network equipment. The 6-port switch and 2 integrated copper PHYs support a multiport architecture without treating synchronization as a separate application. Clock distribution, jitter, timestamp interfaces, reference-clock quality, and system calibration must be evaluated at the board and system levels. The device's value in this application is its combination of enterprise switching, copper-media connectivity, and synchronization positioning in one high-density package.
Telecommunications Access Equipment
VSC7415XMT can serve as the switching element in telecommunications access equipment where several Ethernet endpoints must be consolidated behind a compact enterprise-class device. Its 6 ports and 2 integrated copper PHYs provide a useful combination for access, aggregation, or edge nodes requiring direct copper connectivity. Because the package is a 19 x 19 mm 324-BGA, board area is controlled but electrical routing and assembly complexity are higher than with a leaded package. Confirm line-card power budget, port media capability, isolation requirements, thermal limits, and IEEE 1588v2 synchronization behavior for the target deployment. The integration supports compact equipment designs without changing the core Ethernet switch architecture.
Industrial Network Infrastructure
The VSC7415XMT may be used in industrial network infrastructure where deterministic synchronization and multiport copper connectivity are important. The Serval-T switching function organizes traffic across 6 ports, while 2 integrated copper PHYs reduce the external component count for direct copper links. IEEE 1588v2 positioning makes the device especially relevant to equipment that distributes or uses precise timing across a local network. Industrial implementation still demands environmental, power, grounding, and thermal validation because those requirements are not fully characterized by the port count alone. Use the manufacturer documentation to confirm supported media, clock requirements, operating limits, and radiation or immunity expectations before production deployment.
Network Timing Appliances
A timing appliance can use the VSC7415XMT as an Ethernet switching component when it needs multiple network ports and IEEE 1588v2-oriented behavior. The integrated copper PHYs provide direct connectivity for timing distribution or management networks, while the 6-port configuration supports consolidation of multiple nodes. The high-density 324-BGA makes careful allocation of power, ground, high-speed links, and clock signals essential. System-level timing accuracy depends on the external clock source, PHY implementation, firmware configuration, and network topology, so the IC should be evaluated as part of the complete synchronization chain. Its main engineering benefit is a compact combination of enterprise switching, copper PHY integration, and synchronization capability.
Industrial Control and Automation
VSC7415XMT can support industrial control and automation networks that combine ordinary Ethernet communication with synchronization-sensitive traffic. Its 6-port switching capability accommodates multiple field-network or service-network endpoints, while the 2 integrated copper PHYs simplify connections to copper media. The IEEE 1588v2 orientation can benefit distributed equipment requiring coordinated timing when the full system is designed around the standard. Engineers should confirm deterministic behavior, supported data rates, clock quality, recovery behavior, and environmental limits before selecting it for a safety- or mission-critical installation. The device is best treated as a high-performance network-processing component whose exact suitability depends on protocol, timing, and hardware validation at system level.
Engineering reference data for VSC7415XMT — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology |
| Product Type | Enterprise Ethernet switch IC |
| Switch Family | Serval-T |
| Port Count | 6 ports |
| Integrated Copper PHY Count | 2 PHYs |
| Synchronization Support | IEEE 1588v2 |
| Package | 324-BGA, 19 mm x 19 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount |
| Drop-In Alternative | No verified same-package replacement identified |
Key Differentiators
- Combines a six-port switch with integrated copper connectivity (vs Generic six-port Ethernet switch)
- Synchronization-oriented enterprise switching (vs Non-synchronized generic Ethernet switch)
- Purpose-built high-density integration (vs Discrete switching and PHY implementation)
Design Notes
Treat the 324-BGA as a high-density routing problem rather than a conventional perimeter package. Assign continuous power and ground planes, follow the manufacturer's recommended via-in-pad or escape-routing pattern, and preserve symmetry on high-speed interfaces. Validate layer transitions, return paths, and BGA breakout geometry with the manufacturer's reference stack-up. Do not derive the land pattern from package dimensions alone because ball-pitch and pad geometry control the footprint.
Build the power-delivery network around the complete VSC7415XMT supply requirements after reading the manufacturer datasheet. Separate sensitive analog or clock-supply domains from noisy switching and I/O returns where the device architecture calls for it, while maintaining low-impedance connections from each supply pin to its plane. Confirm capacitor technology, voltage rating, effective capacitance, and placement directly from the reference circuit. No supply voltage or capacitor value is asserted on this page.
Validate every high-speed connection with the manufacturer's SI constraints, including data rate, impedance, loss budget, reference clock quality, and clock-to-data timing. The integrated copper PHYs should use the exact recommended magnetics, line-termination network, and board geometry supported by Microchip Technology. For IEEE 1588v2 designs, measure jitter and synchronization behavior at system level because a compliant switch component alone does not guarantee end-to-end timing accuracy.
Avoid selecting a replacement based only on the words 6-port Ethernet switch, a 19 x 19 mm body size, or the 324-ball count. A true drop-in candidate must also match every assigned ball and the required power, clock, copper-PHY, SerDes, management, and reset functions. Confirm protocol and firmware compatibility, IEEE 1588v2 behavior, lifecycle status, and thermal performance. Generic cross-reference tools can identify similar devices but do not establish design equivalence.
Compliance Information
Compliance attributes were not stated in the manufacturer search result or distributor listings. Confirm RoHS, REACH, halogen-free, lead-free, conflict-minerals, and automotive qualification status using the exact Microchip ordering information and applicable declarations.
