The RTL8364NB-VB-CG is a highly integrated 4+1 port Gigabit Ethernet switch controller from Realtek. This chip is designed for use in a variety of networking applications, including small office/home office (SOHO) routers, Ethernet switches, and embedded systems. It combines a 4-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with an integrated PHY and a single Gigabit Ethernet MAC interface for connection to an external CPU or network processor. The RTL8364NB-VB-CG provides a cost-effective and high-performance solution for building Gigabit Ethernet networks.

Applications

• SOHO Routers: Gigabit Ethernet switch in small office/home office routers.
• Ethernet Switches: Standalone 5-port Gigabit Ethernet switches.
• Embedded Systems: Integrated networking in embedded systems.
• Media Converters: Gigabit Ethernet to fiber media converters.
• Network Appliances: Networking functionality in network appliances.

Features

• 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch: Integrates a 4-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with integrated PHYs.
• Single Gigabit Ethernet MAC Interface: Provides a Gigabit Ethernet MAC interface for connection to an external CPU or network processor.
• IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet: Supports energy-efficient Ethernet for reduced power consumption.
• VLAN Support: Supports VLAN tagging and prioritization for network segmentation.
• Quality of Service (QoS): Provides QoS mechanisms for prioritizing network traffic.

Benefits

• High Performance: Delivers wire-speed Gigabit Ethernet performance.
• Cost-Effective Solution: Provides a cost-effective solution for building Gigabit Ethernet networks.
• Reduced Power Consumption: Supports energy-efficient Ethernet for reduced power consumption.
• Enhanced Network Management: VLAN support and QoS mechanisms enable enhanced network management.
• Simplified Design: Reduces the number of external components required.

The RTL8364NB-VB-CG supports a variety of advanced features, including VLAN tagging, QoS, and IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet. VLAN support allows for network segmentation and improved security, while QoS mechanisms enable prioritizing network traffic based on application or user. The integrated PHYs support 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet speeds and auto-negotiation. The chip also includes an integrated address lookup table with support for up to 8K MAC addresses. The RTL8364NB-VB-CG is designed to operate from a single 3.3V power supply and is available in a QFN package. Its high performance, low power consumption, and advanced features make it an ideal choice for a wide range of networking applications.