The AX88772A/AX88172A Low-pin-count USB 2.0 to 10/100M Fast Ethernet controller is a high performance and highly integrated ASIC which enables low cost, small form factor, and simple plug-and-play Fast Ethernet network connection capability for desktops, notebook PC’s, Ultra-Mobile PC’s, docking stations, game consoles, digital-home appliances, and any embedded system using a
standard USB port.
The AX88772A/AX88172A features a USB interface to communicate with a USB Host Controller and is compliant with USB specification V1.1 and V2.0. The AX88772A/AX88172A implements 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN function based on IEEE802.3, and IEEE802.3u standards with 24KB of embedded SRAM for packet buffering. The AX88772A/AX88172A integrates an on-chip 10/100Mbps Ethernet PHY to simplify system design.