Broadcom Limited BCM53549A0KFEBG
| Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Series | - |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 1 (Unlimited) |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
| Package / Case | - |
| Interface | USB |
| Mfr | Broadcom Limited |
| Operating Temperature | - |
| Current - Supply | - |
| Supplier Device Package | - |
| Function | Switch |
| Voltage - Supply | - |
| Protocol | Ethernet |
| Standards | IEEE 802.3, 10/100 Base-T/TX/FX PHY |
| Package | Tray |
| Product Status | Active |
| Base Product Number | BCM53549 |
| Standard Package | 588 |
| HTSUS | 0000.00.0000 |
BCM53549A0KFEBG dual-core networking SoC
The BCM53549A0KFEBG is a high-performance, dual-core MIPS-based system-on-chip (SoC) from Broadcom (now part of Broadcom Inc.), designed for next-generation enterprise and SMB networking equipment. This advanced networking processor integrates two 1.2GHz MIPS74K CPU cores with hardware acceleration for packet processing, delivering wire-speed throughput for gigabit routing, switching, and wireless access point applications. The SoC features integrated 5-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with advanced QoS and VLAN support, along with dual USB 3.0/2.0 interfaces for storage or LTE modem connectivity. Its powerful hardware NAT/SPI firewall engine enables secure routing at multi-gigabit speeds without CPU overhead, while the dedicated wireless offload engine supports concurrent 2.4GHz and 5GHz 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO technology, making it ideal for high-density wireless deployments in enterprise environments.
The BCM53549A0KFEBG incorporates 512MB DDR3 memory interface and advanced power management with multiple power domains, optimizing energy efficiency for PoE (Power over Ethernet) powered devices. Its comprehensive security subsystem includes hardware-accelerated AES/SHA encryption, secure boot, and ARM TrustZone technology for firmware protection. Packaged in a 19×19mm FBGA (672-ball), the device supports industrial temperature range operation (-40°C to +85°C) and includes SDIO 3.0, PCIe 2.0, and multiple serial interfaces for peripheral expansion.
Alternative Ethernet Switch Models & Key Features:
● BCM53546B0KFEBG: Lower-cost variant with single-core CPU and reduced wireless capabilities
● BCM58522B0KFEBG: Higher-end model with 4x1.5GHz cores and 10GbE support
● IPQ8074A: Qualcomm's alternative with quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 and 802.11ax support
● MT7622BV: MediaTek's dual-core ARM solution with integrated 4x4 802.11ac
● RT3883F: Ralink's cost-optimized MIPS-based networking processor
