SMSC Expands Its Ethernet Product Portfolio with High-Performance Switch, PCI Ethernet and USB to Ethernet Solutions

SMSC Expands Its Ethernet Product Portfolio with High-Performance Switch, PCI Ethernet and USB to Ethernet Solutions

SMSC has broadened its portfolio of Ethernet technology solutions with the introduction of several new switches, PCI Ethernet controllers and USB to Ethernet controllers for the embedded market.

Diversity of Ethernet line demonstrates SMSC's commitment as a leading supplier of embedded networking technology

Among these new products are the LAN931x family of multi-port embedded Ethernet switches, the high-performance LAN9420 PCI Ethernet controller and the LAN9500 USB to Ethernet controller, each designed to meet the complex network connectivity requirements of today's consumer, commercial and industrial applications. These devices deliver flexibility and robust performance and offer customers a larger set of options to choose from when designing Ethernet connectivity into next-generation applications.

“This expanded portfolio of Ethernet devices illustrates SMSC's commitment to providing value-added networking solutions for consumer and industrial embedded applications,” said Rob Zecha, Divisional Vice President of Marketing – Networking Products at SMSC. “SMSC's switching products solve the increasing need of audio/video content sharing in the connected home using Ethernet networking connectivity between consumer electronic devices. Also designed for low-cost connectivity to a network, our USB to Ethernet controller offers system designers a flexible means of Ethernet attachment using a standards-based USB interface.”