AQR111-B0-C

Overview

The AQR111-B0-C is a single-port, 5Gbps Multi-Gigabit Ethernet PHY transceiver from the Marvell AQrate GEN3 family. It supports 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, and 100BASE-TX standards over twisted pair cabling. The device integrates an encoder/decoder, DSP, and analog D/A & A/D blocks, connecting via SGMII or SERDES interfaces. It operates within commercial temperature ranges and utilizes a compact package.

Feature Summary

• Supports 5GBASE-T and 2.5GBASE-T transmission over more than 100 meters of Cat 5e or better cabling
• Integrates Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), MACsec encryption, and Precision Time Protocol (PTP)/1588v2
• Includes built-in thermal management and advanced cable diagnostics capabilities

Applications

• Enterprise switches
• Carrier premises equipment
• Home gateways

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official documentation to confirm package dimensions and temperature ratings. Ensure compatibility with host interface requirements such as SGMII or SERDES before procurement. Confirm that the component meets all necessary IEEE 802.3bz compliance standards for the intended deployment environment.

Selection Notes

Select this component for applications requiring high-speed wired connectivity over existing copper infrastructure. It is suitable for environments needing low power consumption and small form factors. Consider the integrated features like Wake-on-LAN and PoE support when designing network solutions for SMB or enterprise markets.

Part Context

This part belongs to the Marvell AQrate GEN3 Ethernet PHY family, which focuses on multi-gigabit speeds. The series includes quad-port variants like the AQR411C and other single-port options. These devices are designed to enable broad market adoption of Multi-Gig connectivity through standard cabling.

Replacement Considerations

The AQR111C is a pin-compatible alternative within the same family offering similar performance in a different package size.