KS8993
Micrel
public network access. The major benefits of using the
KS8993 are the lower power consumption, unmanaged op-
eration, flexible configuration and built in frame buffering.
Two such applications are depicted below.
System Level Applications
The KS8993 can be configured to fit either in a three port 10/
100 application or as a two port 10/100 network interface with
an extra MII or SNI port. This MII/SNI port can be connected
to an external processor and used for routing purposes or
Public
Network
Access
Routing
Engine
KS8993
3-Port
Switch
with
PHY
KS8993
3-Port
Switch
with
PHY
3X
Transformer
or Fiber
Interface
3-Port Stand Alone
2X
Transformer
or Fiber
Interface
Or
2-Port with Public
Network Interface
Figure 1. KS8993 Applications
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KS8993
MICREL [ MICREL SEMICONDUCTOR ]
