Marvell Alaska 88E1548/48P
Quad Port 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Transceivers
With QSGMII or SGMII Interfaces
transceivers
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Marvell® Alaska® 88E1548/48P Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver is a physical layer device containing four
independent Gigabit Ethernet transceivers. Each transceiver performs all the physical layer functions for
1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T, in full compliance with the 802.3 standards. On the MAC-side
interface, the device supports Quad-Serial Gigabit Media Interface (QSGMII) to Copper or Fiber, Quad-
port SGMII to Copper, or Dual-port SGMII to Fiber.
The 88E1548P version supports the Marvell LinkCrypt® feature, which is based on and implements the
IEEE802.1ae MACsec protocol. This version also supports Precise Timing Protocol (PTP) time stamping,
which is based on IEEE 1588v2 and IEEE 802.1AS, in both two-step and single-step clock operation.
In addition to supporting Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) on the new generation of enabled MACs, these
products are also capable of implementing EEE with legacy or non-EEE devices by incorporating EEE
buffering.
The device integrates MDI interface termination resistors into the PHY. This resistor integration simplifies
board layout and reduces board cost by reducing the number of external components. The new Marvell
calibrated resistor scheme will achieve and exceed the accuracy requirements of the IEEE 802.3 return
loss specifications.
This device uses advanced mixed-signal processing to perform equalization, echo and crosstalk
cancellation, data recovery and error correction at a Gigabit-per-second data rate. The device achieves
robust performance in noisy environments with very low power dissipation.
The 88E1548/48P integrates an Advanced Virtual Cable Tester® (VCT™) enabling fault detection and
advanced cable performance monitoring.
The Marvell Alaska family of transceiver products provides the ideal solution for rapid development and
deployment of gigabit standalone and switching systems for the Enterprise, embedded, consumer and
Metro/service provider market segments.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
Quad 10/100/1000 Mbps
Ethernet MAC with
QSGMII Interface
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System Interface
- QSGMII
Fig 1. Marvell Alaska 88E1548 in a
QSGMII to Copper Application
Marvell Alaska 88E1548/48P
Quad 10/100/1000 Mbps
Ethernet MAC with
SGMII Interface
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System Interface
- SGMII
Fig 2. Marvell Alaska 88E1548 in a
SGMII to Copper Application
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
SPECIAL FEATURES
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Support EEE (IEEE 802.3az)
- Implements EEE buffering with legacy or non-EEE
MAC
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Supports QSGMII MAC Interface
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Precise One-Step Timing Protocol (PTP) Time
Stamping (88E1548P only)
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Integrated LinkCrypt® Technology
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Advanced Virtual Cable Tester® Technology
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15mm x 15mm 196-pin TFBGA
BENEFITS
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Extended energy savings through incorporation
of IEEE 802.3az standard
- Additional support added to allow EEE
enablement on non-EEE MACs
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Lower pin count
- Simplifies board layou
t
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Provides accurate implementation of the IEEE
1588v2 timing recovery protocol
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Implements IEEE802.1ae MACsec protocol for
secure, encrypted layer 2 transmission.
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Detects and reports potential cabling issues to
within one meter of the distance to the fault
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Environmentally friendly, small form factor for
minimal real estate requirements with efficient
heat dissipation
APPLICATIONS
The Alaska 88E1548/48P Transceiver delivers optimal physical layer interfacing and features for a broad
range of applications within the Enterprise, embedded, consumer, and Metro/service provider market
segments.
The Alaska 88E1548/48P family provides complete Gigabit Ethernet transceiver solutions with complete
software compatibility. To shorten system manufacturers’ design cycles and accelerate time to market,
Marvell provides complete Alaska reference designs and supporting documentation with schematics,
layout files and other documentation.
THE MARVELL ADVANTAGE:
Marvell chipsets come with complete reference designs which include board layout designs,
software, manufacturing diagnostic tools, documentation, and other items to assist customers with product evaluation and
production. Marvell’s worldwide field application engineers collaborate closely with end customers to develop and deliver
new leading-edge products for quick time-to-market. Marvell utilizes world-leading semiconductor foundry and packaging
services to reliably deliver high-volume and low-cost total solutions.
ABOUT MARVELL:
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connected lifestyle. From mobile communications to storage, cloud infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT), digital entertainment
and in-home content delivery, Marvell’s diverse product portfolio aligns complete platform designs with industry-leading
performance, security, reliability and efficiency. At the core of the world’s most powerful consumer, network and enterprise
systems, Marvell empowers partners and their customers to always stand at the forefront of innovation, performance and mass
appeal. By providing people around the world with mobility and ease of access to services adding value to their social, private
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