3.2.8.2 10/100 Ethernet Switch

The KSZ8563 is a highly-integrated, IEEE 802.3 compliant networking device that incorporates a layer-2+ managed Ethernet switch, two 10Base-T/100Base-TX physical layer transceivers (PHYs) and associated MAC units, and one MAC port with a configurable RGMII/MII/RMII interface for direct connection to a host processor/ controller, another Ethernet switch, or an Ethernet PHY transceiver. KSZ8563 also implements IEEE 1588v2 Precision Timing Protocol one-step operation.

Additionally, for monitoring and control purposes, an LED functionality is carried on the RJ45 connectors to indicate activity, link, and speed status information.

For more information about the Ethernet controller device, refer to the KSZ8563 controller manufacturer's data sheet.