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ASUS Selects MaxLinear Single-Chip Multi-Port 2.5G Solutions for Latest 7- and 10-Port Networking Switches
High port count Ethernet switch SoCs accelerate the development of compact, low-power, wired networking switches CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nHigh port count Ethernet switch SoCs accelerate the development of compact, low-power, wired networking switches\n\n\n CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nMaxLinear, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXL) a global leader in wired network solutions, today announced that ASUS, a leading developer of high-performance networking equipment, is powering its next-generation 7- and 10-port Ethernet switches with MaxLinear’s MxL86252C and MxL86282C 2.5G Switch SoCs. Both MaxLinear and ASUS will demonstrate these 2.5G solutions at Computex 2025, May 20-23, 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250513642187/en/ASUSTeK selects MaxLinear 2.5G Ethernet PHYs for next-gen 7- and 10-port switches\nWith the rise in data-intensive applications such as high-definition video streaming, online gaming, and cloud computing, consumers and businesses are increasingly turning to 2.5G Ethernet to manage the surge in data traffic. 2.5GbE offers significantly faster data transfer rates compared to traditional Gigabit Ethernet, while maintaining compatibility with existing Cat5e infrastructure.\n\n“The 2.5G switch market is growing as consumers and businesses demand faster network solutions to tackle to growing volume of data traffic,” said Vikas Choudhary, Vice President of Connectivity and Storage business at MaxLinear. “Our portfolio of 2.5G Ethernet Switches offer the integration and feature set that allows equipment manufacturers to develop compact, low-power Ethernet switches.”\n\n“As bandwidth demands rise across homes and businesses, the need for faster and more scalable wired networks is accelerating,” said Tenlong Deng, Corporate Vice President, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. “By combining ASUS’s engineering expertise with MaxLinear’s MxL86252C and MxL86282C solutions, we’re delivering compact, high-port switches that offer the performance, efficiency, and reliability modern users expect.”\n\nMxL86282C Key Features and Benefits:\n\n\nHighly Integrated: Eight integrated Ethernet 2.5GBASE-T PHYs that support four data rates: 2500, 1000, 100, and 10Mbps. Plus, two optional 10G SERDES uplink ports that provide additional flexibility for network configurations.\n\n\nLow Power Consumption: Under 700mW per PHY. Supports the Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE) feature to reduce idle mode po...