The Intel® Ethernet Network Connection GPY21x (2.5 GbE PHY) is a device that offers a cost-optimized and lower-power solution that is well-suited for routers, switches, and home gateways. The 2.5 GbE device provides great interoperability for NBaseT and the new IEEE 802.3bz standard, and is optimized to work with Intel’s 2.5 GbE PHY for PCs.

Intel offers a 2.5 GbE PHY for routers, switches, and home gateways that is optimized for interoperability with Intel's 2.5 GbE PHY for PCs. It’s optimized for low power and low cost, featuring an ultra-low power mode, which is designed for battery operated devices.

Low Power Consumption – The GPY21x has a low power consumption of 850 mW in 2500BASE-T mode.

Small Footprint and RBOM – The GPY21x is packaged in a small 7 x 7 mm single-row VQFN-56, ideal for 4-layer PCBs. The low EMI linedriver with integrated termination simplifies PCB design.

Advanced Features – Chip temperature is monitored by an internal thermal sensor, providing thermal information for system warnings or to initiate speed reduction in order to prevent system overheating. The precise timing synchronization according to the standards 1588v2 and SyncE required for Industrial, Transportation, and Mobile Networking is supported.

• Broadband router: xPON, wireless, 4G/5G, G.Fast, G.hn,

cable, xDSL

• Home gateway: wireless gateway, home server, home storage (NAS)

• High port count 2.5G switch

• Dual-band dual-concurrent 802.11ac/ax enterprise access point

• Special ultra-low power mode (<10 mW, no cable connected)

• Multiple Gigabit ports with 2.5G uplink switch