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 |
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NXP Semiconductors |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
81 |
LFBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.2 V |
GRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B81 |
1 |
1.6 mm |
9 mm |
Not Qualified |
9 mm |
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NXP Semiconductors |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
208 |
LFBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.2 V |
GRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.8 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn/Ag/Cu) |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B208 |
1.5 mm |
15 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
15 mm |
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NXP Semiconductors |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
81 |
LFBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.25 V |
GRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B81 |
1.6 mm |
9 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
9 mm |
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NXP Semiconductors |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
81 |
LFBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.2 V |
GRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.8 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn/Ag/Cu) |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B81 |
1.6 mm |
9 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
9 mm |
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NXP Semiconductors |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
81 |
LFBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.2 V |
GRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.8 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B81 |
3 |
1.6 mm |
9 mm |
Not Qualified |
9 mm |
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NXP Semiconductors |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
81 |
LFBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.2 V |
GRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.8 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn/Ag/Cu) |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B81 |
1.6 mm |
9 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
9 mm |
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NXP Semiconductors |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
81 |
LFBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.2 V |
GRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
Tin/Silver/Copper (Sn/Ag/Cu) |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B81 |
1.6 mm |
9 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
9 mm |
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NXP Semiconductors |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
81 |
LFBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.2 V |
GRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B81 |
3 |
1.6 mm |
9 mm |
Not Qualified |
9 mm |
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NXP Semiconductors |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
81 |
LFBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.2 V |
GRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B81 |
3 |
1.6 mm |
9 mm |
Not Qualified |
260 |
9 mm |
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NXP Semiconductors |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
AUTOMOTIVE |
BALL |
12 |
VFBGA |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
4 |
3.3 V |
GRID ARRAY, VERY THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.4 mm |
125 Cel |
-40 Cel |
BOTTOM |
R-PBGA-B12 |
.615 mm |
1.2 mm |
1.6 mm |
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NXP Semiconductors |
ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
256 |
LBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
1.8 V |
GRID ARRAY |
1 mm |
105 Cel |
-40 Cel |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B256 |
3 |
1.6 mm |
17 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
40 |
260 |
17 mm |
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NXP Semiconductors |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
AUTOMOTIVE |
BALL |
12 |
VFBGA |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
4 |
3.3 V |
GRID ARRAY, VERY THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.4 mm |
125 Cel |
-40 Cel |
BOTTOM |
R-PBGA-B12 |
.615 mm |
1.2 mm |
1.6 mm |
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NXP Semiconductors |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
AUTOMOTIVE |
BALL |
12 |
VFBGA |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
4 |
3.3 V |
GRID ARRAY, VERY THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.4 mm |
125 Cel |
-40 Cel |
BOTTOM |
R-PBGA-B12 |
.615 mm |
1.2 mm |
1.6 mm |
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NXP Semiconductors |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
AUTOMOTIVE |
BALL |
12 |
VFBGA |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
4 |
3.3 V |
GRID ARRAY, VERY THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.4 mm |
125 Cel |
-40 Cel |
BOTTOM |
R-PBGA-B12 |
.615 mm |
1.2 mm |
1.6 mm |
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Infineon Technologies |
SUPPORT CIRCUIT |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
272 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.8 V |
1.8,3.3 |
GRID ARRAY |
BGA272,20X20,50 |
Other Telecom ICs |
1.27 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B272 |
2.35 mm |
27 mm |
Not Qualified |
e0 |
27 mm |
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Infineon Technologies |
ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
256 |
HBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
BICMOS |
4 |
1.1 mA |
3.3 V |
3.3 |
GRID ARRAY, HEAT SINK/SLUG |
BGA256,20X20,50 |
Network Interfaces |
1.27 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
BOTTOM |
1500 Mbps |
S-PBGA-B256 |
3 |
1.745 mm |
27 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
20 |
260 |
27 mm |
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Infineon Technologies |
ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
196 |
LBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
BICMOS |
2 |
.7 mA |
3.3 V |
3.3 |
GRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE |
BGA196,14X14,40 |
Network Interfaces |
1 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
BOTTOM |
1500 Mbps |
S-PBGA-B196 |
3 |
1.5 mm |
15 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
260 |
15 mm |
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Maxim Integrated |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
12 |
VFBGA |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
BICMOS |
2.5 V |
GRID ARRAY, VERY THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.5 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
BOTTOM |
R-PBGA-B12 |
1 |
.67 mm |
1.54 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
30 |
260 |
2.12 mm |
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Maxim Integrated |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
12 |
VFBGA |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
BICMOS |
2.5 V |
GRID ARRAY, VERY THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.5 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
BOTTOM |
R-PBGA-B12 |
1 |
.67 mm |
1.54 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
30 |
260 |
2.12 mm |
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Maxim Integrated |
SUPPORT CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
256 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.8 V |
GRID ARRAY |
1 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B256 |
3 |
1.77 mm |
17 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
30 |
260 |
17 mm |
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Maxim Integrated |
SUPPORT CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
169 |
LBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.8 V |
GRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE |
1 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B169 |
1.5 mm |
14 mm |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
14 mm |
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Maxim Integrated |
SUPPORT CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
169 |
LBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.8 V |
GRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE |
1 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B169 |
3 |
1.5 mm |
14 mm |
Not Qualified |
14 mm |
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Maxim Integrated |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
12 |
VFBGA |
RECTANGULAR |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
BICMOS |
2.5 V |
GRID ARRAY, VERY THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.5 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
BOTTOM |
R-PBGA-B12 |
1 |
.67 mm |
1.54 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
30 |
260 |
2.12 mm |
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Maxim Integrated |
SUPPORT CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
100 |
FBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.8 V |
GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH |
.8 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B100 |
10 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
30 |
260 |
10 mm |
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Maxim Integrated |
SUPPORT CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
256 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.8 V |
GRID ARRAY |
1 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B256 |
3 |
1.8 mm |
17 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
30 |
260 |
17 mm |
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Maxim Integrated |
ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
144 |
LFBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
1.8 V |
GRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B144 |
1.4 mm |
12 mm |
e0 |
12 mm |
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Maxim Integrated |
SUPPORT CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
100 |
FBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.8 V |
GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH |
.8 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B100 |
10 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
225 |
10 mm |
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Maxim Integrated |
SUPPORT CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
256 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.8 V |
GRID ARRAY |
1 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B256 |
1.77 mm |
17 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
245 |
17 mm |
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Renesas Electronics |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
324 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
3.3 V |
3.3 |
GRID ARRAY |
BGA324,18X18,40 |
Network Interfaces |
1 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
TIN BISMUTH |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B324 |
Not Qualified |
e6 |
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Renesas Electronics |
INTERFACE CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
484 |
LFBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.8 V |
1.8,3.3 |
GRID ARRAY, LOW PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
BGA484,22X22,32 |
Digital Transmission Interfaces |
.8 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B484 |
3 |
1.7 mm |
19 mm |
Not Qualified |
e0 |
20 |
225 |
19 mm |
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Renesas Electronics |
SUPPORT CIRCUIT |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
484 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1 V |
GRID ARRAY |
1 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B484 |
2.34 mm |
23 mm |
23 mm |
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Renesas Electronics |
INDUSTRIAL |
BALL |
324 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
3.3 V |
3.3 |
GRID ARRAY |
BGA324,18X18,40 |
Network Interfaces |
1 mm |
85 Cel |
-40 Cel |
TIN BISMUTH |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B324 |
Not Qualified |
e6 |
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Broadcom |
ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER |
BALL |
729 |
FBGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
1 |
.72 V |
GRID ARRAY, FINE PITCH |
BGA729, 27X27, 31 |
.8 mm |
85 Cel |
-20 Cel |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B729 |
2.89 mm |
23 mm |
23 mm |
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Broadcom |
ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER |
BALL |
324 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
1.8 V |
GRID ARRAY |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B324 |
Not Qualified |
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Broadcom |
LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
717 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
1.2 V |
GRID ARRAY |
1.27 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B717 |
40 mm |
Not Qualified |
40 mm |
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Broadcom |
LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT |
BALL |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
GRID ARRAY |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B |
1 |
Not Qualified |
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Broadcom |
LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
717 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
1.2 V |
GRID ARRAY |
1.27 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B717 |
40 mm |
Not Qualified |
40 mm |
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Broadcom |
LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
717 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
1.2 V |
GRID ARRAY |
1.27 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B717 |
40 mm |
Not Qualified |
40 mm |
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Broadcom |
ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
484 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
1 |
.72 V |
GRID ARRAY |
BGA484,22X22,32 |
.8 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
BOTTOM |
56000 Mbps |
S-PBGA-B484 |
2.84 mm |
19 mm |
IT HAS 56Gb/s PAM-4 and 26 Gb/s NRZ DATA RATES |
19 mm |
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Broadcom |
ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER |
BALL |
256 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
GRID ARRAY |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B256 |
Not Qualified |
NOT SPECIFIED |
NOT SPECIFIED |
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Broadcom |
ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
388 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
1 V |
GRID ARRAY |
1 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B388 |
27 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
40 |
245 |
27 mm |
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Broadcom |
SUPPORT CIRCUIT |
BALL |
792 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.25 V |
GRID ARRAY |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B792 |
1 |
Not Qualified |
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Broadcom |
ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
217 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
3.3 V |
GRID ARRAY |
1.27 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
TIN LEAD |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B217 |
2.32 mm |
23 mm |
Not Qualified |
e0 |
30 |
225 |
23 mm |
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Broadcom |
ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER |
BALL |
256 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
GRID ARRAY |
BGA256(UNSPEC) |
BOTTOM |
10518.8 Mbps |
S-PBGA-B256 |
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Broadcom |
ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER |
BALL |
196 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
1 V |
GRID ARRAY |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B196 |
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Broadcom |
ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER |
BALL |
196 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
1 V |
GRID ARRAY |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B196 |
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Broadcom |
ETHERNET TRANSCEIVER |
BALL |
324 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
1.2 V |
GRID ARRAY |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B324 |
Not Qualified |
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Broadcom |
LAN SWITCHING CIRCUIT |
COMMERCIAL |
BALL |
524 |
BGA |
SQUARE |
PLASTIC/EPOXY |
YES |
1 |
CMOS |
1.2 V |
GRID ARRAY |
1.27 mm |
70 Cel |
0 Cel |
TIN SILVER COPPER |
BOTTOM |
S-PBGA-B524 |
31 mm |
Not Qualified |
e1 |
40 |
245 |
31 mm |
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.