The RTL8306MB-CG is a 6-port 10/100M Ethernet switch controller that integrates memory, six MACs, and five physical layer transceivers for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX operation into a single chip. It supports a (T)MII/RMII interface for external devices to connect to the 6th MAC. The external device could be a routing engine, HomePNA, HomePlug, or VDSL transceiver depending on the application
Basic Switching Functions
6-port switch controller with memory and transceiver for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX
Non-blocking wire-speed reception and transmission and non-head-of-line-blocking forwarding
Compatible with IEEE 802.3/802.3u auto negotiation
Built-in high efficiency SRAM for packet buffer, with 2K-entry lookup table
2048 byte maximum packet length
Flow control fully supported
Half duplex: Back pressure flow control
Full duplex: IEEE 802.3x flow control
Supports (T)MII/RMII interface connection to external MAC or PHY
6-port switch (10Base-T & 100Base-TX)
xDSL/cable modem router or home gateway applications
HomePNA/HomePlug bridge solutions
Set-top box/TV