The Broadcom BCM5346M device is a highly integrated solution providing connectivity for 16 ports of Gigabit Ethernet. It combines all the functions of a high-speed switch system, including packet buffer, media access controllers, address management, and a nonblocking switch fabric as well as a CPU interface into a single 0.13 µm CMOS device. It complies with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab 802.3x specifications, including the MAC control, pause frame, and autonegotiation subsections, providing compatibility with all industrystandard Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet devices.
The BCM5346M is ideal for applications such as Gigabit Ethernet workgroup switches, desktop switches, and data center switches.