--- title: "Now in Stock: BCM5248UA4KQMG | Broadcom Eight-Port Fast Ethernet Transceiver IC | Brand New, Fully Traceable, and Ready to Ship!" description: Discover the BCM5248UA4KQMG, an eight-port Fast Ethernet transceiver IC from Broadcom, perfect for reliable networking solutions. 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[![Component Sense](https://www.componentsense.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CS%20Logo.png?width=2000&height=454&name=CS%20Logo.png "Component Sense")](https://www.componentsense.com/) [Stock Updates](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/tag/stock-updates) # Now in Stock: BCM5248UA4KQMG | Broadcom Eight-Port Fast Ethernet Transceiver IC | Brand New, Fully Traceable, and Ready to Ship! ![Ash Arya](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/a109f367827b13ed7ee07e1cc02292e8) [Ash Arya](https://www.componentsense.com/blog/author/ash-arya) [Share on X](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.componentsense.com%2Fblog%2Fbcm5248ua4kqmg&text=Now+in+Stock%3A+BCM5248UA4KQMG+%7C+Broadcom+Eight-Port+Fast+Ethernet+Transceiver+IC+%7C+Brand+New%2C+Fully+Traceable%2C+and+Ready+to+Ship%21) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.componentsense.com%2Fblog%2Fbcm5248ua4kqmg) [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.componentsense.com%2Fblog%2Fbcm5248ua4kqmg) ![](https://www.componentsense.com/hubfs/BCM5421SA2KQMG.png) The [BCM5248UA4KQMG](https://www.componentsense.com/stock/843838/BCM5248UA4KQMG) is an eight-port Fast Ethernet transceiver IC from Broadcom, built to handle the physical-layer work behind 10/100 Mbps networking equipment. Design engineers and repair teams reach for this part when a multi-port switch, media converter, or legacy networking board needs a proven PHY that keeps running for years without issue. [View the BCM5248UA4KQMG](https://www.componentsense.com/stock/843838/BCM5248UA4KQMG) Broadcom built this device as part of its OCTAL-Φ transceiver line, a family aimed at dense, multi-port Ethernet switching. It ships in a 128-pin QFP package suited to standard SMD assembly. Here is what makes it a solid choice for network hardware production and repair work: ![BCM5248UA4KQMG](https://www.componentsense.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BCM5248UA4KQMG.png?width=571&height=199&name=BCM5248UA4KQMG.png) **Key Features of the BCM5248UA4KQMG** **Eight independent Fast Ethernet PHY channe**ls One chip handles the 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX/FX physical-layer work for eight separate ports, cutting board space and part count in multi-port switch designs. **HP Auto-MDIX support** Each port automatically detects and corrects cable wiring, so straight-through and crossover cables work without manual configuration or extra adapters. **CableChecker diagnostics** Built-in diagnostics flag shorts, opens, and cable length on each link, giving technicians a way to troubleshoot cable runs without separate test gear. **SMII/SSSMII switch interface** A low-pin-count serial connection links the device to a switch controller, simplifying board layout compared with standard MII wiring. **128-pin QFP package for SMD assembly** The part runs on a 1.8V core with 2.5V/3.3V I/O at roughly 200 mW per port, keeping the thermal load manageable on dense switchboards. **RoHS-compliant, Pb-free construction** Built to current environmental compliance standards, the BCM5248UA4KQMG is well-suited to OEM and EMS production lines that require RoHS-certified components. **Applications of the BCM5248UA4KQMG** This part is typically used in: - Managed and unmanaged Fast Ethernet LAN switches - SOHO and consumer-grade network switches - Industrial Ethernet switches for factory automation - Telecom access and central office equipment - Network interface cards and Ethernet expansion cards - Copper-to-fiber media converters - Blade server and chassis networking modules - VoIP infrastructure and PBX systems - Legacy network equipment repair and sustainment - Data center access-layer switching hardware ### FAQ: Why Source the BCM5248UA4KQMG from Component Sense? Here are the most common questions procurement teams ask when sourcing the Broadcom BCM5248UA4KQMG: ###### Are the components brand new and fully traceable? Yes. All our stock is brand new, unused, and fully traceable back to tier-one OEM or EMS partners. We don’t deal in refurbished parts. ###### How does Component Sense ensure the authenticity of its components? Every component undergoes our inspection process, developed in collaboration with leading Scottish universities. We guarantee form, fit, and function, and include a 12-month warranty. ###### Do you stock other components? We hold over $1 billion worth of excess and obsolete inventory, updated regularly so you can source parts quickly and keep production moving. Our inventory is available for browsing **[here.](https://www.componentsense.com/buy-electronic-components-online/)**    ###### How quickly can you ship the BCM5248UA4KQMG? This part ships from the UK, with same-day dispatch available. We also aim to provide quotes within an hour and maintain an on-time delivery rate of 95%+.   ###### Does Component Sense support sustainable purchasing? Yes. By redistributing excess components, we help reduce electronic waste and extend component lifespans. Also, we plant two trees to support global reforestation efforts. ###### Why should I source the BCM5248UA4KQMG from Component Sense? Because you get traceable, reliable components quickly, without the usual sourcing risk. When you need the **BCM5248UA4KQMG**, we make the process seamless: we only carry trusted inventory, we guarantee fast delivery, and by purchasing brand-new excess parts, you are sourcing sustainably.   [Purchase the BCM5248UA4KQMG](https://www.componentsense.com/stock/843838/BCM5248UA4KQMG)   [![Component Sense](https://www.componentsense.com/hubfs/complogo.svg)](https://www.componentsense.com/) Save money. Save tomorrow. 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