Realtek will launch a 5GbE Single-Chip Ethernet Controller Series compatible with the IEEE 802.3bz standard and supporting 5G/2.5G/1G/100M/10Mbps network bandwidths in early 2023 (Q1).
The network environment permits easy upgrade from 1GbE and 2.5GbE to 5Gbps network bandwidth over existing network cabling (Cat 5e).
Realtek 5Gb Ethernet products provide various interfaces, not only PCIe (RTL8126 Series) but also USB (RTL8157 Series), and PHY (RTL8251B Series) to meet a wide range of applications, such as PC, PON, Cable Modem, Wi Fi 6 AP router, switch, external network card, and USB-to-Ethernet RJ-45 accessories, etc.
Realtek’s 5Gb Ethernet IC adopts the Quad Flat No-lead (QFN) Package for easy design-in. It will be the smallest form factor (8x8mm2), the lowest power (<1.5Watt), and the most cost-effective 5GbE solution available.