May 16, 2025
MaxLinear, Inc. (Nasdaq: MXL) a global leader in wired network solutions, today announced that ASUS, a leading developer of high-performance networking equipment, is powering its next-generation 7- and 10-port Ethernet switches with MaxLinear’s MxL86252C and MxL86282C 2.5G Switch SoCs. Both MaxLinear and ASUS will demonstrate these 2.5G solutions at Computex 2025, May 20-23, 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan.
With the rise in data-intensive applications such as high-definition video streaming, online gaming, and cloud computing, consumers and businesses are increasingly turning to 2.5G Ethernet to manage the surge in data traffic. 2.5GbE offers significantly faster data transfer rates compared to traditional Gigabit Ethernet, while maintaining compatibility with existing Cat5e infrastructure.
"The 2.5G switch market is growing as consumers and businesses demand faster network solutions to tackle to growing volume of data traffic," said Vikas Choudhary, Vice President of Connectivity and Storage business at MaxLinear. "Our portfolio of 2.5G Ethernet Switches offer the integration and feature set that allows equipment manufacturers to develop compact, low-power Ethernet switches."
“As bandwidth demands rise across homes and businesses, the need for faster and more scalable wired networks is accelerating,” said Tenlong Deng, Corporate Vice President, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. “By combining ASUS’s engineering expertise with MaxLinear’s MxL86252C and MxL86282C solutions, we’re delivering compact, high-port switches that offer the performance, efficiency, and reliability modern users expect.”
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