A typical surround-view system uses four 1-2 MP cameras (front, rear, left, right). Each camera sends uncompressed or lightly compressed video at ~800 Mbps. The BCM89888 provides exactly the 1 Gbps capacity needed. With its low latency (< 1 µs through the PHY), the central ECU can stitch the video feeds into a seamless bird’s-eye view without visible lag.
The BCM89888 is available in two orderable variants: bcm89885
Typical lead times from Broadcom and authorized distributors (Avnet, Arrow, Mouser) range from 20-30 weeks as of 2025, reflecting the global demand for automotive Ethernet ICs. Engineering samples are generally available with NDA. A typical surround-view system uses four 1-2 MP
If you are incorporating the BCM89885 into a new design, keep these hardware best practices in mind: Typical lead times from Broadcom and authorized distributors
Beyond passenger cars, the BCM89885 is found in:
While the internal regulators handle most sequencing, ensure that the 3.3V supply ramps monotonically. Use ferrite beads to isolate the analog VDD (PLL) from the digital VDD to prevent noise injection.