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Part RoHS Manufacturer Telecom IC Type Temperature Grade Terminal Form No. of Terminals Package Code Package Shape Total Dose (V) Package Body Material Surface Mount No. of Functions No. of Channels Technology Screening Level Nominal Negative Supply Voltage No. of Transceivers Maximum Supply Current Nominal Supply Voltage Power Supplies (V) Package Style (Meter) Package Equivalence Code Sub-Category Terminal Pitch Maximum Operating Temperature Minimum Operating Temperature Terminal Finish Terminal Position Data Rate JESD-30 Code Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Maximum Seated Height Width Qualification Additional Features JESD-609 Code Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s) Peak Reflow Temperature (C) Length

TJA1100HNZ

NXP Semiconductors

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD SILVER

QUAD

S-PQCC-N36

1

1 mm

6 mm

e4

30

260

6 mm

TJA1101BHN/0Z

NXP Semiconductors

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

60 mA

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD SILVER

QUAD

100 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

1

1 mm

6 mm

e4

260

6 mm

BCM89811B1AWMLG

Broadcom

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

NO LEAD

36

HQCCN

SQUARE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

1

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG

QUAD

S-XQCC-N36

3

260

DP83TG720SWRHATQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

4

225 mA

1 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

QUAD

1000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

.9 mm

6 mm

IT ALSO REQUIRES 3.3V SUPPLY

e4

30

260

6 mm

DP83TG720SWRHARQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

4

225 mA

1 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

QUAD

1000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

.9 mm

6 mm

IT ALSO REQUIRES 3.3V SUPPLY

e4

30

260

6 mm

TJA1101AHN/0Z

NXP Semiconductors

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.25SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD SILVER

QUAD

100 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

1

1 mm

6 mm

e4

30

260

6 mm

STULPI01BTBR

STMicroelectronics

SUPPORT CIRCUIT

INDUSTRIAL

BALL

36

TFBGA

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

1.8 V

GRID ARRAY

.5 mm

85 Cel

-40 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER NICKEL

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B36

3

1.16 mm

3.6 mm

Not Qualified

e2

260

3.6 mm

DP83TG720RWRHATQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

4

250 mA

1 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

QUAD

1000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

.9 mm

6 mm

IT ALSO REQUIRES 3.3V SUPPLY

e4

30

260

6 mm

PDP83TG720SWCSTQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

4

260 mA

1 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

QUAD

1000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

1 mm

6 mm

ALSO OPERATES WITH 3.3 NOMINAL SUPPLY

6 mm

DP83TC811RWRNDTQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

4

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD SILVER

QUAD

100000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

.9 mm

6 mm

e4

30

260

6 mm

TJA1100HN

NXP Semiconductors

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

1

27 mA

1.8 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

QUAD

100 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

1

1 mm

6 mm

3.3V NOMINAL SUPPLY ALSO AVAILABLE

30

260

6 mm

DP83TC811RWRNDRQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

4

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD SILVER

QUAD

100000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

.9 mm

6 mm

e4

30

260

6 mm

LAN8770R-E/5KXVAO

Microchip Technology

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

1

AEC-Q100

1

1.1 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

QUAD

100 Mbps

S-XQCC-N36

.9 mm

6 mm

6 mm

LAN8770RT-E/5KXVAO

Microchip Technology

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

1

AEC-Q100

1

1.1 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

QUAD

100 Mbps

S-XQCC-N36

.9 mm

6 mm

6 mm

DP83TC811SWRNDRQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD SILVER

QUAD

100000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

.9 mm

6 mm

e4

30

260

6 mm

TJA1101AHN

NXP Semiconductors

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)

QUAD

S-PQCC-N36

1

1 mm

6 mm

e4

30

260

6 mm

DP83TG720RWRHARQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

4

250 mA

1 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

QUAD

1000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

.9 mm

6 mm

IT ALSO REQUIRES 3.3V SUPPLY

e4

30

260

6 mm

DP83TC811SWRNDTQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD SILVER

QUAD

100000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

.9 mm

6 mm

e4

30

260

6 mm

DP83TC814RRHATQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

1

95 mA

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

QUAD

100000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

1 mm

6 mm

e4

260

6 mm

DP83TC814SRHARQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

1

95 mA

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

QUAD

100000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

1 mm

6 mm

e4

260

6 mm

DP83TC812SRHATQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

1

95 mA

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

QUAD

100000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

1 mm

6 mm

e4

260

6 mm

TLE7263EXUMA2

Infineon Technologies

LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT

GULL WING

36

SSOP

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

13.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE, SHRINK PITCH

.65 mm

DUAL

R-PDSO-G36

2.55 mm

7.6 mm

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

12.8 mm

TLE7263E

Infineon Technologies

LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT

GULL WING

36

HSSOP

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

13.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG, SHRINK PITCH

.65 mm

DUAL

R-PDSO-G36

3

2.55 mm

7.6 mm

Not Qualified

260

12.8 mm

DP83TC814SRHATQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

1

95 mA

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

QUAD

100000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

1 mm

6 mm

e4

260

6 mm

DP83TC812SRHARQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

1

95 mA

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

QUAD

100000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

1 mm

6 mm

e4

260

6 mm

DP83TC814RRHARQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

1

95 mA

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

QUAD

100000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

1 mm

6 mm

e4

260

6 mm

PDP83TC811QWRNDSQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

QCCN

SQUARE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

1

CMOS

AEC-Q100

CHIP CARRIER

125 Cel

-40 Cel

QUAD

S-XQCC-N36

PDP83TC812SRHATQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

1

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.25SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

QUAD

100000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

1 mm

6 mm

6 mm

DP83TC812RRHATQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

1

95 mA

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

QUAD

100000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

1 mm

6 mm

e4

260

6 mm

DP83TC812RRHARQ1

Texas Instruments

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

1

95 mA

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

LCC36,.24SQ,20

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

QUAD

100000 Mbps

S-PQCC-N36

3

1 mm

6 mm

e4

260

6 mm

MAX4892ETX+

Analog Devices

LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT

INDUSTRIAL

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

1

BICMOS

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

85 Cel

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

QUAD

S-XQCC-N36

1

.8 mm

6 mm

Not Qualified

e3

30

260

6 mm

MAX4892EETX+T

Analog Devices

LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT

INDUSTRIAL

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

1

BICMOS

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

85 Cel

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

QUAD

S-XQCC-N36

1

.8 mm

6 mm

Not Qualified

e3

30

260

6 mm

MAX4892EETX+

Analog Devices

LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT

INDUSTRIAL

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

1

BICMOS

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

85 Cel

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

QUAD

S-XQCC-N36

1

.8 mm

6 mm

Not Qualified

e3

30

260

6 mm

MAX4892ETX+T

Analog Devices

LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT

INDUSTRIAL

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

1

BICMOS

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

85 Cel

-40 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

QUAD

S-XQCC-N36

1

.8 mm

6 mm

Not Qualified

e3

30

260

6 mm

NCV7471BDQ5R2G

Onsemi

CAN FD, LIN TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

GULL WING

36

HSSOP

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

2

CMOS

AEC-Q100

2

5 V

SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG, SHRINK PITCH

SSOP36,.4,20

.5 mm

150 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

DUAL

2 Mbps

R-PDSO-G36

3

2.65 mm

7.5 mm

e4

30

260

10.3 mm

NCV7471CDQ5R2G

Onsemi

CAN FD, LIN TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

GULL WING

36

HSSOP

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

2

CMOS

AEC-Q100

2

5 V

SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG, SHRINK PITCH

SSOP36,.4,20

.5 mm

150 Cel

-40 Cel

NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD

DUAL

2 Mbps

R-PDSO-G36

3

2.65 mm

7.5 mm

e4

30

260

10.3 mm

STULPI01ATBR

STMicroelectronics

SUPPORT CIRCUIT

INDUSTRIAL

BALL

36

TFBGA

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

1.8 V

GRID ARRAY

.5 mm

85 Cel

-40 Cel

Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn/Ag/Cu)

BOTTOM

S-PBGA-B36

3

1.16 mm

3.6 mm

Not Qualified

e1

30

260

3.6 mm

TJA1100

NXP Semiconductors

ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER

AUTOMOTIVE

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

AEC-Q100

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

125 Cel

-40 Cel

QUAD

S-PQCC-N36

1 mm

6 mm

6 mm

TLE7263EXUMA1

Infineon Technologies

LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT

GULL WING

36

HSSOP

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

13.5 V

SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG, SHRINK PITCH

.65 mm

DUAL

R-PDSO-G36

2.55 mm

7.6 mm

Not Qualified

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

12.8 mm

TLE6260GP

Infineon Technologies

INTERFACE CIRCUIT

GULL WING

36

HSSOP

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

YES

1

CMOS

1

13.5 V

13.5

SMALL OUTLINE, HEAT SINK/SLUG, SHRINK PITCH

SSOP36,.56

Network Interfaces

.65 mm

TIN LEAD

DUAL

.125 Mbps

R-PDSO-G36

3.5 mm

11 mm

Not Qualified

e0

15.9 mm

MAX4892EETX-T

Maxim Integrated

LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT

INDUSTRIAL

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

1

BICMOS

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

85 Cel

-40 Cel

QUAD

S-XQCC-N36

.8 mm

6 mm

Not Qualified

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

6 mm

MAX4892ETX-T

Maxim Integrated

LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT

INDUSTRIAL

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

1

BICMOS

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

85 Cel

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

QUAD

S-XQCC-N36

1

.8 mm

6 mm

Not Qualified

e0

6 mm

MAX4892EETX

Maxim Integrated

LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT

INDUSTRIAL

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

1

BICMOS

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

85 Cel

-40 Cel

QUAD

S-XQCC-N36

.8 mm

6 mm

Not Qualified

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

6 mm

MAX4892ETX

Maxim Integrated

LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT

INDUSTRIAL

NO LEAD

36

HVQCCN

SQUARE

UNSPECIFIED

YES

1

BICMOS

3.3 V

CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE

.5 mm

85 Cel

-40 Cel

TIN LEAD

QUAD

S-XQCC-N36

1

.8 mm

6 mm

Not Qualified

e0

245

6 mm

Network Interfaces

A network interface is an electronic component that connects a device to a network, enabling it to communicate with other devices and access shared resources. Network interfaces are essential for modern communication systems, providing a means of transmitting and receiving data over a variety of communication channels and protocols.

Some common types of network interfaces include Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular network interfaces. Ethernet is a wired network interface that uses twisted-pair cables to transmit data over local area networks (LANs). Wi-Fi is a wireless network interface that uses radio waves to transmit data over wireless local area networks (WLANs). Bluetooth is a short-range wireless network interface that is used for connecting peripheral devices such as keyboards and headphones to computers and mobile devices. Cellular network interfaces are used for mobile communications over cellular networks, providing internet connectivity and voice communication.

Network interfaces use various protocols and standards to ensure reliable and efficient data transmission. These protocols include TCP/IP, which is used for internet communication, and IEEE 802.11, which is used for wireless LANs. Network interfaces also use techniques such as packet framing, error correction, and flow control to ensure that data is transmitted accurately and efficiently.

In addition to providing a means of data transmission, network interfaces also enable devices to access shared resources such as printers and file servers. They also enable devices to communicate with each other, allowing for collaboration and information sharing.