: For applications requiring exact synchronization, it supports IEEE 1588-2008 PTP version 2 time stamping and Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE). Exclusive Features and System Integration
| Model | Ports | Max Speed | Exclusive Features | |-------|-------|-----------|---------------------| | BCM84885 | 1 | 5GBASE-T | None (generic) | | | 4 | 10GBASE-T | SecureLink+, DeepSnooze, advanced TDR | | BCM84889 | 4 | 10GBASE-T | Adds MACsec on-PHY (announced, sampling) | bcm84886 exclusive
Features Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and Broadcom's AutogrEEEn® mode to reduce power during low link utilization. : For applications requiring exact synchronization
While many PHYs offer basic connectivity, the BCM84886 includes specific Broadcom-developed "exclusives" that improve efficiency and maintenance: AutogrEEEn® : This proprietary mode allows Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) bcm84886 exclusive