UbiSwitch Module 3 x 10GBASE-T + 8 1GBASE-T Switch (Heatsink included)
BotBlox
$459.00
Below are the available bulk discount rates for each individual item when you purchase a certain amount
- Buy 10 - 19 and get 5% off
- Buy 20 - 49 and get 7.5% off
- Buy 50 - 99 and get 12.5% off
- Buy 100 or above and get 15% off
Purchase the UbiSwitch Baseboard here
Purchase the UbiSwitch Baseboard Mini here
ENVIRONMENTAL TEST RESULTS
Full MIL-STD-810H test results are now available. Get in touch to access them.
Read our preliminary temperature tests here
Read our airborne tests here
A Rugged, Stackable Ethernet Switch Component
The UbiSwitch Module is a compact, modular high port-count ethernet switch designed for use in automotive and aerospace applications. This switch aims to be a standard modular component that system integrators can use to easily add ethernet connectivity to their systems, without adding significant size or weight.
UbiSwitch provides eight gigabit ethernet PHY ports and three 10 gigabit MAC ports on a stackable modular header, so that a system integrator can design a daughterboard with a specific combination of connectors. The 10 gigabit MAC ports also allow integration of optical SFP modules on the daughterboard.
A Design for Rugged Applications
To achieve the requirements of aerospace applications this design will have a focus on low pressure tolerance, vibration tolerance and a wide ambient operating temperature. This ruggedness is achieved in the following ways.
- Increased board thickness of 2mm to reduce standing susceptibily to high frequency vibration standing waves
- Automotive or higher rated components to enable an extended temperature range of -40°C to 80°C
- X5R or higher rated capacitors for reduced capacitor variability with temperature variation
- Molex PicoClasp positive locking connectors with increased contact area to resist vibration
- Solid state cooling to prevent mechanical failure of moving parts
- 0.8mm pitch stackable connector for increased clearance between signals
This ruggedness has been indepedently verified by way of MIL-STD-810-H testing for Temperature (low, high and shock), Low Pressure and Vibration.
Modularity
The modular nature of this board will allow a wide variety of daughterboards to be designed, with widely varying combinations of connectors and PHYs to support different ethernet interfaces. In this way, this design aims to provide a ubiquitous solution to high performance, compact, rugged ethernet; addressing the underserved needs of next generation embedded systems.
Everything needed for ethernet connectivity other than the transformers and connectors in included on this board, allowing the customer to implement their own specific baseboard with minimal effort.
To build a deployment ready system, we will be releasing a compact baseboard for UbiSwitch that breaks out all ports and power on easy to Molex PicoClasp connectors. This can be pre-ordered in the link below.
Order UbiSwitch Baseboard (8 x 10/100/1G Ethernet Ports + 3 x 10G SFP Ports)
Order UbiSwitch Baseboard Mini (4 x 10/100/1G Ethernet Ports)
Environmental Conformance
| Low Pressure (Altitude) | MIL-STD-810H, Method 500.6 - Low Pressure (Altitude), Procedure II - Operation: 1 hour, <10m/s, 30,000 ft |
| Low Pressure (Decompression) |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 500.6 – Low Pressure (Altitude), Procedure III – Rapid Decompression: |
| High Temperature |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 501.7 – High Temperature, Procedure II – Operation, Constant Temperature Exposure: |
| Low Temperature |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 502.7 – Low Temperature, Procedure II – Operation: Constant Temperature Exposure: |
|
Temperature Shock |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 503.7 – Temperature Shock, Procedure I-A – One-way Shock(s) from Constant Extreme Temperature: |
|
Humidity |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 507.6 – Humidity, Procedure I – Storage and Transit Cycles: 27°C, 95% RH, 30 minutes |
|
Vibration |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8 – Vibration, Procedure I – General Vibration, Category 13 – Fixed Wing Propeller Aircraft: Vibration Type: Broadband background with superimposed narrow band spikes |
|
Shock |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8 – Vibration, Procedure I – General Vibration, Category 13 – Fixed Wing Propeller Aircraft: Peak Acceleration = 90g, Shock duration, (Te) = 6ms |
Software and management
As of 1 July 2024, UbiSwitch Module ships with firmware preloaded. This firmware works "out-the-box", and enables a command line interface (CLI) on the module that can be accessed on the 3.3V level UART Serial port of the module. This enables the following features:
- 802.1Q tag-based VLANs + port-based VLANs
- Link aggregation groups
- Port control and status
Visit our documentation page for more information. Note, using this CLI is optional; UbiSwitch still works as an unmanaged switch "out-the-box".
What's Included in the Box?
1 x UbiSwitch Module (BB-UBS-B-1)
1 x Standard Heatsink (BB-UHS-A-1) (Heatsink 3D CAD Download Link)
Need a 10G Copper SFP Module? We also sell those here.
FAQ
1. What is the operating temperature range of the UbiSwitch?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.
2. Does the UbiSwitch meet any specific environmental standards?
UbiSwitch has been tested to meet MIL-STD-810G shock, vibration, temperature, low pressure (30,000 feet) and humidity standards.
3. What input voltage range can the UbiSwitch accept?
The input voltage range is 5V to 60V DC.
4. What Ethernet speeds are supported by the UbiSwitch?
It supports 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 5Gbps, and 10Gbps.
5. How many Gigabit Ethernet ports does the UbiSwitch have?
There are 8 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 3 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
6. What physical layer interfaces are on the 10Gbps ports?
The 10Gbps ports support SFP+ for optical and copper interfaces.
7. Does the UbiSwitch support MDI/MDIX auto-crossover?
Yes, auto-crossover and polarity correction is supported on all 1G ports.
8. How well does the UbiSwitch perform in vibrating environments?
It has been tested to meet Category 13 vibration levels for fixed wing aircraft.
9. What Ethernet management features are available?
UbiSwitch supports, VLANs, port mirroring and port management via a CLI on a 3.3V UART interface.
10. How many MAC addresses can the UbiSwitch handle?
There is support for up to 16K MAC addresses.
11. What heatsinking is required for the UbiSwitch?
A heatsink is included, but forced airflow may be required in hot environments.
12. Does the UbiSwitch support synchronous Ethernet or IEEE 1588?
At present no.
13. Can the UbiSwitch be managed remotely via a network connection?
No.
14. Are there any restrictions on use of the UbiSwitch in space applications?
Please consult with BotBlox on use in space or launch vehicles.
15. Does the UbiSwitch meet military EMI and EMC requirements such as MIL-STD-461?
UbiSwitch has been tested against
- Conducted emissions from the power ports
- Conducted emissions from the signal ports
- Radiated emissions
- Electrical fast transient/burst immunity
- Immunity to conducted disturbance, induced by radio-frequency fields
- Power frequency magnetic field immunity
This covers CISPR 32:2015, EN 61000-4-4:2012, EN 61000-4-6:2014 and EN 61000-4-8:2010
16. Does UbiSwitch support redundancy protocols like STP or rings?
No. STP, RSTP, MSTP require layer 3 management and this will not be possible on the current version of UbiSwitch.
17. Can UbiSwitch be customized by BotBlox?
Yes, we can provide hardware/firmware customization for specific applications.
18. What is the lead time and purchase process for UbiSwitch?
Please contact info@botblox.io for lead times and pricing.
Supplied under a 2 year warranty
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- Digi-Key (International distributor):
- https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/botblox/BB-UBS-A-1/17512015
- Kystdesign (Subsea distributor):
- https://kystdesign.no/exciting-collaboration-with-botblox/
| Input Voltage Range | 5-60V |
| Power Consumption | 4.6W maximum |
| Ports | 8 x 10M/100M/1Gb ports + 3 x 10G USXGMII ports |
| Operating Temperature | -70 to +110°C |
| Max Operating Altitude | 35,000 ft (~23.84 kPa, 31% of Sea Level Air Density) |
| Max Underwater Operating Depth | Talk to our design partner,Kyst Design |
| Storage Temperature | -70 to +125°C |
| Dimensions | 42mm x 42mm x 9.8mm |
| Maximum packet size | 10240 bytes (Jumbo packets) enabled by default |
| Revision | Subrevision | Part number | Release Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | BB-UBS-A-1 | 05/02/2023 | First release (STM32L031F6P6 variant) |
| B | 1 | BB-UBS-B-1 | 05/05/2023 | Converted to STM32G071K8U6, Current Version |
Purchase the UbiSwitch Baseboard here
Purchase the UbiSwitch Baseboard Mini here
ENVIRONMENTAL TEST RESULTS
Full MIL-STD-810H test results are now available. Get in touch to access them.
Read our preliminary temperature tests here
Read our airborne tests here
A Rugged, Stackable Ethernet Switch Component
The UbiSwitch Module is a compact, modular high port-count ethernet switch designed for use in automotive and aerospace applications. This switch aims to be a standard modular component that system integrators can use to easily add ethernet connectivity to their systems, without adding significant size or weight.
UbiSwitch provides eight gigabit ethernet PHY ports and three 10 gigabit MAC ports on a stackable modular header, so that a system integrator can design a daughterboard with a specific combination of connectors. The 10 gigabit MAC ports also allow integration of optical SFP modules on the daughterboard.
A Design for Rugged Applications
To achieve the requirements of aerospace applications this design will have a focus on low pressure tolerance, vibration tolerance and a wide ambient operating temperature. This ruggedness is achieved in the following ways.
- Increased board thickness of 2mm to reduce standing susceptibily to high frequency vibration standing waves
- Automotive or higher rated components to enable an extended temperature range of -40°C to 80°C
- X5R or higher rated capacitors for reduced capacitor variability with temperature variation
- Molex PicoClasp positive locking connectors with increased contact area to resist vibration
- Solid state cooling to prevent mechanical failure of moving parts
- 0.8mm pitch stackable connector for increased clearance between signals
This ruggedness has been indepedently verified by way of MIL-STD-810-H testing for Temperature (low, high and shock), Low Pressure and Vibration.
Modularity
The modular nature of this board will allow a wide variety of daughterboards to be designed, with widely varying combinations of connectors and PHYs to support different ethernet interfaces. In this way, this design aims to provide a ubiquitous solution to high performance, compact, rugged ethernet; addressing the underserved needs of next generation embedded systems.
Everything needed for ethernet connectivity other than the transformers and connectors in included on this board, allowing the customer to implement their own specific baseboard with minimal effort.
To build a deployment ready system, we will be releasing a compact baseboard for UbiSwitch that breaks out all ports and power on easy to Molex PicoClasp connectors. This can be pre-ordered in the link below.
Order UbiSwitch Baseboard (8 x 10/100/1G Ethernet Ports + 3 x 10G SFP Ports)
Order UbiSwitch Baseboard Mini (4 x 10/100/1G Ethernet Ports)
Environmental Conformance
| Low Pressure (Altitude) | MIL-STD-810H, Method 500.6 - Low Pressure (Altitude), Procedure II - Operation: 1 hour, <10m/s, 30,000 ft |
| Low Pressure (Decompression) |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 500.6 – Low Pressure (Altitude), Procedure III – Rapid Decompression: |
| High Temperature |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 501.7 – High Temperature, Procedure II – Operation, Constant Temperature Exposure: |
| Low Temperature |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 502.7 – Low Temperature, Procedure II – Operation: Constant Temperature Exposure: |
|
Temperature Shock |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 503.7 – Temperature Shock, Procedure I-A – One-way Shock(s) from Constant Extreme Temperature: |
|
Humidity |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 507.6 – Humidity, Procedure I – Storage and Transit Cycles: 27°C, 95% RH, 30 minutes |
|
Vibration |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8 – Vibration, Procedure I – General Vibration, Category 13 – Fixed Wing Propeller Aircraft: Vibration Type: Broadband background with superimposed narrow band spikes |
|
Shock |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8 – Vibration, Procedure I – General Vibration, Category 13 – Fixed Wing Propeller Aircraft: Peak Acceleration = 90g, Shock duration, (Te) = 6ms |
Software and management
As of 1 July 2024, UbiSwitch Module ships with firmware preloaded. This firmware works "out-the-box", and enables a command line interface (CLI) on the module that can be accessed on the 3.3V level UART Serial port of the module. This enables the following features:
- 802.1Q tag-based VLANs + port-based VLANs
- Link aggregation groups
- Port control and status
Visit our documentation page for more information. Note, using this CLI is optional; UbiSwitch still works as an unmanaged switch "out-the-box".
What's Included in the Box?
1 x UbiSwitch Module (BB-UBS-B-1)
1 x Standard Heatsink (BB-UHS-A-1) (Heatsink 3D CAD Download Link)
Need a 10G Copper SFP Module? We also sell those here.
FAQ
1. What is the operating temperature range of the UbiSwitch?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.
2. Does the UbiSwitch meet any specific environmental standards?
UbiSwitch has been tested to meet MIL-STD-810G shock, vibration, temperature, low pressure (30,000 feet) and humidity standards.
3. What input voltage range can the UbiSwitch accept?
The input voltage range is 5V to 60V DC.
4. What Ethernet speeds are supported by the UbiSwitch?
It supports 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 5Gbps, and 10Gbps.
5. How many Gigabit Ethernet ports does the UbiSwitch have?
There are 8 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 3 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
6. What physical layer interfaces are on the 10Gbps ports?
The 10Gbps ports support SFP+ for optical and copper interfaces.
7. Does the UbiSwitch support MDI/MDIX auto-crossover?
Yes, auto-crossover and polarity correction is supported on all 1G ports.
8. How well does the UbiSwitch perform in vibrating environments?
It has been tested to meet Category 13 vibration levels for fixed wing aircraft.
9. What Ethernet management features are available?
UbiSwitch supports, VLANs, port mirroring and port management via a CLI on a 3.3V UART interface.
10. How many MAC addresses can the UbiSwitch handle?
There is support for up to 16K MAC addresses.
11. What heatsinking is required for the UbiSwitch?
A heatsink is included, but forced airflow may be required in hot environments.
12. Does the UbiSwitch support synchronous Ethernet or IEEE 1588?
At present no.
13. Can the UbiSwitch be managed remotely via a network connection?
No.
14. Are there any restrictions on use of the UbiSwitch in space applications?
Please consult with BotBlox on use in space or launch vehicles.
15. Does the UbiSwitch meet military EMI and EMC requirements such as MIL-STD-461?
UbiSwitch has been tested against
- Conducted emissions from the power ports
- Conducted emissions from the signal ports
- Radiated emissions
- Electrical fast transient/burst immunity
- Immunity to conducted disturbance, induced by radio-frequency fields
- Power frequency magnetic field immunity
This covers CISPR 32:2015, EN 61000-4-4:2012, EN 61000-4-6:2014 and EN 61000-4-8:2010
16. Does UbiSwitch support redundancy protocols like STP or rings?
No. STP, RSTP, MSTP require layer 3 management and this will not be possible on the current version of UbiSwitch.
17. Can UbiSwitch be customized by BotBlox?
Yes, we can provide hardware/firmware customization for specific applications.
18. What is the lead time and purchase process for UbiSwitch?
Please contact info@botblox.io for lead times and pricing.
Supplied under a 2 year warranty
| Input Voltage Range | 5-60V |
| Power Consumption | 4.6W maximum |
| Ports | 8 x 10M/100M/1Gb ports + 3 x 10G USXGMII ports |
| Operating Temperature | -70 to +110°C |
| Max Operating Altitude | 35,000 ft (~23.84 kPa, 31% of Sea Level Air Density) |
| Max Underwater Operating Depth | Talk to our design partner,Kyst Design |
| Storage Temperature | -70 to +125°C |
| Dimensions | 42mm x 42mm x 9.8mm |
| Maximum packet size | 10240 bytes (Jumbo packets) enabled by default |
| Revision | Subrevision | Part number | Release Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | BB-UBS-A-1 | 05/02/2023 | First release (STM32L031F6P6 variant) |
| B | 1 | BB-UBS-B-1 | 05/05/2023 | Converted to STM32G071K8U6, Current Version |
