5 Gbit/s Ethernet xceivers drive CaT5e cables

The Alaska 88E2010/40 single- and quad-port Ethernet transceivers are optimized for 2.5 and 5 Gbit/s data rates over Cat5e copper cables for very cost effective, small form factor networks of 100 m length, and more. They are designed to be compliant with the emerging IEEE 802.3bz standard and the NBASE-T Alliance specifications.

The ICs are also compatible with Energy Efficient Ethernet, IEEE 802.3az. They support a variety of host interfaces and come in 10 x 12 mm and 23 x 23 BGA packages. The chips have built-in cable diagnostic capabilities. The transceivers are also fully backward compatible with legacy Ethernet (1000/100/10 Mbits/s) on the line side.