Re:Realtek RTL836x series of Ethernet switch ICs has a 8051 ...
by close04 on Sunday September 22, 2019 @10:40AM
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I think these are actually built on 150nm process. Using a modern process like 16nm would command some hefty premiums, and some redesign work. This is what old fabs end up manufacturing: high volume, low cost ICs.
But you're right about the rest. The segmentation is achieved with fuses and firmware.
But you're right about the rest. The segmentation is achieved with fuses and firmware.