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IP178A

Manufacturer: IC, IC+

8-Port 10/100 Ethernet Integrated Switch

Partnumber Manufacturer Quantity Availability
IP178A IC, IC+ 720 In Stock

Description and Introduction

8-Port 10/100 Ethernet Integrated Switch The part IP178A is a highly integrated single-chip Fast Ethernet switch controller designed for cost-effective, low-power, and small form factor applications.  

### **Manufacturer:** IC Plus Corp.  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Ports:** 5-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet switch  
- **Interface:** MII/RMII for uplink connection  
- **MAC Address Table:** 1K entries  
- **Packet Buffer Memory:** 128KB  
- **Switching Fabric:** Non-blocking, store-and-forward architecture  
- **QoS Support:** 4 priority queues with IEEE 802.1p/DSCP priority tagging  
- **VLAN Support:** IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging  
- **Flow Control:** IEEE 802.3x flow control (full-duplex), backpressure (half-duplex)  
- **Jumbo Frame Support:** Up to 10KB  
- **Power Supply:** 3.3V with low-power operation  
- **Package:** 128-pin LQFP  

### **Descriptions:**  
The IP178A integrates a 5-port Fast Ethernet switch with an embedded high-performance switching engine, supporting auto-negotiation, auto-MDI/MDIX, and advanced QoS features. It is suitable for applications such as SOHO switches, IPTV, and embedded networking systems.  

### **Features:**  
- **Auto-Negotiation:** Supports 10/100Mbps speed and full/half-duplex modes  
- **Auto-MDI/MDIX:** Eliminates the need for crossover cables  
- **Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE):** Compliant with IEEE 802.3az  
- **Loop Detection:** Prevents network loops  
- **Port Mirroring:** Supports monitoring of traffic  
- **LED Indicators:** Link/Activity and Speed status per port  
- **Management Interface:** Optional MII/RMII for external PHY or CPU control  

This information is based on the manufacturer's datasheet and technical documentation.

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

8-Port 10/100 Ethernet Integrated Switch

Alternative Part Number

  • TPS2041BDBVR --: Current-limited power distribution switch in SOT-23-5, commonly used as a functional substitute for IP178A power switch applications.
  • MIC2026-1YM --: Dual-channel current-limiting power switch with similar voltage and current ratings, suitable replacement in power distribution circuits.
  • AP2553W6-7 --: Single-channel current-limited power switch in SOT-26, offering comparable load-switch functionality and pin-compatible footprint.
  • TPS2041B --: Current-limited power distribution switch with similar enable/fault functionality, widely available and well documented.

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