Microchip extends family of radiation-tolerant gigabit Ethernet PHYs
Summary
Space applications operate in environments that require enhanced radiation technology to withstand extreme temperatures and electromagnetic events. Although copper is primarily used in todays design, the fiber interface is the wave of the future in space applications, as the industry requires data rates exceeding 1 Gigabit. The VSC8574RT PHY is equipped with a quad port to support 10, 100 and 1000BASE-T Ethernet connections for optimal speed and reach, depending on the device requirements. "The VSC8574RT PHY with advanced timing features provides our customers with a connectivity solution for deterministic real-time applications," said Bob Vampola, vice president of Microchips aerospace and defence business unit. "Ethernet solutions are in high demand for space applications, and our COTS-to-RT devices offer increased capabilities with multiport, SGMII and fiber interfaces."