88LX5153A0-BUU2C000

Overview

The MaxLinear 88LX5153A0-BUU2C000 is a G.hn Wave-2 digital baseband processor designed for high-speed networking over coaxial, phone line, and powerline media. It supports ITU-T G.9960/61/62/63/64 standards with PHY rates up to 2Gbps and maximum throughput of 1.7Gbps on coax/phone lines, or 1.0Gbps on powerlines. The device features RGMII (1G) and SGMII (1G/2.5G) data interfaces, operates within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to +70°C, and is housed in a 10mm x 10mm BGA-186 package.

Feature Summary

• ITU-T G.hn Wave-2 compliant architecture supporting multiple physical layer profiles
• Integrated MAC/PHY transceiver with embedded CPU and memory for control and management
• Supports end-to-end 128-bit AES CCMP encryption for secure data delivery
• Utilizes LDPC forward error correction to ensure robust performance in noisy environments

Applications

• Home Networking & Broadband Gateways, Routers, STBs, WiFi Extenders
• Factory Automation systems
• Smart Buildings including Smart Elevators and Door Security Systems
• Smart Grid and Smart Metering infrastructure
• Smart Cities applications such as Security Cameras and Intelligent Street Lights

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official MaxLinear documentation to confirm the exact temperature rating and package variant. Ensure compatibility with the required analog front-end (AFE) component, such as the 88LX2730 for coaxial or twisted-pair applications. Confirm that the system design accommodates the 10mm x 10mm BGA-186 footprint and utilizes the Spirit SDK for software integration.

Selection Notes

Select this model when deploying G.hn Wave-2 solutions requiring support for coaxial cable, phone line, or powerline mediums within the commercial temperature range. It pairs with AFEs like the 88LX2730 for coax/twisted-pair or 88LX2720 for powerline. Choose the industrial variant (88LX5153A) if operation below 0°C is required. Ensure the host interface supports RGMII or SGMII protocols for optimal data transfer rates.

Part Context

This component belongs to the MaxLinear G.hn Wave-2 product family, which includes baseband processors (88LX5152, 88LX5153, 88LX5153A) and analog front-ends (88LX2720, 88LX2730, 88LX2741). The 88LX5153 series provides flexibility for system designers to mix and match footprint-compatible components across consumer, broadband, industrial, and security segments.

Replacement Considerations

The 88LX5152 serves as a powerline-only alternative within the same package. For industrial temperature requirements, the 88LX5153A0-BUU2I000 is the direct equivalent with an extended range. Verify pinout and software compatibility when substituting.