KSZ8895RQXI
KSZ8895RQXI - 5-Port 10/100 Managed Ethernet Switch | Microchip
The Microchip KSZ8895RQXI is a highly integrated, automotive-qualified, Layer 2 managed Ethernet switch with five 10/100 Base-T/TX ports, MII and RMII interfaces, and a 128-pin PQFP package measuring 14 x 20 mm. Its combination of five copper ports, integrated Layer 2 management, and flexible host-interface support makes it suitable for compact embedded Ethernet systems.
An Ethernet switch is a network-semiconductor device that connects multiple physical Ethernet endpoints through one integrated switching fabric. Within the broader hierarchy, the KSZ8895RQXI is an Ethernet interface IC, a Layer 2 switch, and a power-management-conscious embedded networking component. Instead of requiring five individual PHY channels and a separate switch controller, the device consolidates these functions into a single package while presenting the host processor with an MII or RMII connection.
The principal features are five integrated 10/100 Ethernet ports, Layer 2 managed-switch operation, MII and RMII host interfaces, automotive qualification, and a 128-PQFP industrial package. The MII interface supports a parallel processor-facing data path, while RMII reduces the number of host signals and board routing requirements. These two options allow the same switch family to address processors with different Ethernet-MAC interfaces.
Because the KSZ8895RQXI integrates several networking functions, PCB designers can reduce external component count and simplify the relationship between the processor, copper Ethernet ports, magnetics, and management circuitry. Its Layer 2 architecture is appropriate for local traffic classification, port monitoring, VLAN-oriented control, and other managed-switch functions implemented through its register interface. The manufacturer product page describes the device as a five-port Layer 2 managed switch designed to reduce system cost.
Typical implementations include industrial Ethernet control equipment, automotive embedded networking, factory automation, building infrastructure, and compact communication appliances. In each case, the five integrated ports can connect local sensors, service interfaces, service modules, or other Ethernet nodes while the host processor supervises configuration through MII or RMII. Automotive-qualified versions are particularly relevant where network equipment must operate in a harsh electrical environment.
Layout should preserve the high-speed differential characteristics of every 10/100 copper port and keep the RMII or MII interface away from switching-node energy. The 128-pin PQFP package requires careful escape routing, and its 14 x 20 mm body is substantially larger than modern QFN alternatives. Designers should therefore evaluate board area, assembly tooling, thermal performance, and connector placement before committing the footprint.
This product page combines the Microchip five-port managed-switch positioning, package and interface details, drop-in family alternatives, application guidance, and comparison information. It is intended to help engineers evaluate the KSZ8895RQXI against same-package variants without confusing temperature-grade, packing, and interface options with functional differences.
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