Amphenol Aerospace GigaBlox Rugged Ethernet Switch

Amphenol Aerospace GigaBlox Rugged Ethernet Switch is a small layer two unmanaged and managed switch that fits four 10Mbps/100Mbps/1000Mbps copper Ethernet ports. This Ethernet switch automatically begins auto-negotiation with connected devices and receives and forwards to/from all connected devices. The GigaBlox rugged Ethernet switch connects with Molex PcioBlade and PicoClasp connectors for power and ports. This Ethernet switch features automatic MDI-X crossover, transient-protected voltage input, 1.75MB packet buffer, and reverse-protected voltage input. The GigaBlox rugged Ethernet switch is used in SWaP industrial, mobile, and military applications.

Features

  • 4 x 10Mbps/100Mbps/1000Mbps (10/100/1000BASE-T) non-blocking Ethernet ports
  • Molex PicoBlade or PicoClasp connectors for power and ports
  • Automatic MDI-X crossover
  • Port activity indicators
  • Embedded NOR flash to support customized firmware upload for managed switch functions
  • Transient-protected voltage input
  • Reverse-protected voltage input
  • Unmanaged (out-of-box) functionality
  • 50mm x 55mm form factor
  • -40°C to 105°C operating temperature range (using a heatsink)
  • 8V to 60V DC voltage input range (65V absolute maximum)
  • 1.75MB packet buffer
  • Power consumption:
    • 1W idle
    • 4W at full data rate

Applications

  • Mobile
  • Military
  • Industries

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Published: 2024-07-03 | Updated: 2024-08-22