Microchip's industrial Ethernet switch device delivers the industry’s lowest power Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switching solution. The VSC7512 is a fully-integrated 10-port GbE switch with four copper PHYs in a single package. The VSC7512 leverages SimpliPHY technology, resulting in the one of the most cost-effective and lowest power consumption devices in the industry. The single-chip solution utilizes the most advanced Energy Efficient Ethernet features for bringing low-power, high-performance solutions to market. The VSC7512 provides a rich set of un-managed Ethernet switching features such as Layer-2 forwarding with basic VLAN and QoS processing, enabling the delivery of differentiated services. The VSC7512 contains an 8051 CPU for configuration of the switch. A comprehensive application software package is provided for LED control, loop indication, device overheat protection, and other enhanced functions. [Supported Ethernet Software Options](https://www.microchip.com/design-centers/ethernet/software) Microchip's complimentary and confidential [MicroCHECK](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services) design review service, which offers insight from the initial concept to the final PCB layout, is available to customers who are using our products in their projects. You can confidently submit your design materials in a secure and private setting, and our expert engineers will provide individualized feedback to enhance your design. MicroCHECK design review service is subject to Microchip's [Program Terms and Conditions](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/support/design-help/design-check-services/design-check-services-program-terms-and-conditions) and requires a myMicrochip account.