Template:PNY chip change 202501: Difference between revisions

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2025.01.14: PHY Chip, SMA Connector, and USB Connector Updates

Starting January 2025, several hardwares changes will be implemented for {{{name}}} device, including a new PHY chip, updated SMA connectors, and an outward adjustment of the USB connector.

PCN Number: PCN_{{{name}}}_PHY_SMA_USB_2025.01.14_EN


Change description
Change type	Hardware and firmware changes
Detailed description	1. PHY Chip Update: Starting January 2025, all {{{name}}} devices will be manufactured with a new PHY chip. They will require firmware version 7.6.7 or newer. Downgrading to earlier firmware versions will no longer be supported. 2. SMA Connector Update: Beginning in {{{month}}} 2024, {{{name}}} devices will feature updated RP-SMA and SMA connectors. These updates will not affect connector functionality but will enhance their form and manufacturability. During a 3-month transition period starting in {{{month}}} 2024, shipments may contain either the current or updated design. 3. USB Connector Adjustment: The USB connector on {{{name}}} devices will be moved slightly outward to improve usability and cable compatibility.
Change reasons	- PHY chip update: To improve device performance and compatibility with new firmware. - SMA connector update: To streamline manufacturing processes and enhance durability. - USB connector adjustment: To improve user experience and accessory compatibility.


Affected products information
Model	Affected order codes	Order code changes
{{{name}}}	{{{name}}} *****	No changes
Upcoming change date	January 2025 (PHY chip and USB changes), {{{month}}} 2024 (SMA connectors)


Change impact
Risk assessment	1. PHY chip update: Firmware-related risks only. Older firmware versions are incompatible with new devices. 2. SMA connector update: No functional risk; only a physical design change. 3. USB connector adjustment: Minimal risk; improved usability expected.
Suggested implementation plan	For detailed information, please contact your sales representative. Ensure your systems are compatible with firmware version 7.6.7 or newer for PHY chip compatibility.


Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification - Teltonika may accept that this change has been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above.

To download the pdf version of this notification, [[Media:PCN_{{{name}}}_PHY_SMA_USB_2025.01.14_EN.pdf|click here]].

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-==2025.01.14: PHY chip change==
+==2025.01.14: PHY Chip, SMA Connector, and USB Connector Updates==
-Starting January 2025, all TRB140 devices will be manufactured with a new PHY chip and will support only [https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/TRB140_Firmware_Downloads firmware version 7.6.7] or newer.
+Starting January 2025, several hardwares changes will be implemented for {{{name}}} device, including a new PHY chip, updated SMA connectors, and an outward adjustment of the USB connector.
 {| class="wikitable"
 |-
-| style="width: 1219px; text-align: left; background: #eeece1;" |PCN Number: PCN_PHY_Chip_Change_2025.01.14_EN <br>
+| style="width: 1219px; text-align: left; background: #eeece1;" |PCN Number: PCN_{{{name}}}_PHY_SMA_USB_2025.01.14_EN <br>
 |-
 |}
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 |-
 | style="text-align: left; background: white;" |Change type
-| style="text-align: left; background: white;" |Firmware Requirement Change
+| style="text-align: left; background: white;" |Hardware and firmware changes
 |-
 | style="width: 221px; text-align: left; background: white;" |Detailed description
-| style="width: 908px; text-align: left; background: white;" |Starting January 2025, all TRB140 devices will be manufactured with a new PHY chip. They will require [https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/TRB140_Firmware_Downloads firmware version 7.6.7] or newer. Downgrading to previous firmware versions will no longer be supported. <br><br>
+| style="width: 908px; text-align: left; background: white;" |
-Please note that your TRB140 shipments may include either the prior version or the newly described version above due to stocked devices.
+. **PHY Chip Update:** Starting January 2025, all {{{name}}} devices will be manufactured with a new PHY chip. They will require [https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/TRB140_Firmware_Downloads firmware version 7.6.7] or newer. Downgrading to earlier firmware versions will no longer be supported.
+<br><br>
+. **SMA Connector Update:** Beginning in {{{month}}} 2024, {{{name}}} devices will feature updated RP-SMA and SMA connectors. These updates will not affect connector functionality but will enhance their form and manufacturability. During a 3-month transition period starting in {{{month}}} 2024, shipments may contain either the current or updated design.
+<br><br>
+. **USB Connector Adjustment:** The USB connector on {{{name}}} devices will be moved slightly outward to improve usability and cable compatibility.
 |-
 | style="text-align: left; background: white;" |Change reasons
-| style="text-align: left; background: white;" |PHY chip will change
+| style="text-align: left; background: white;" |
+- **PHY chip update:** To improve device performance and compatibility with new firmware.
+- **SMA connector update:** To streamline manufacturing processes and enhance durability.
+- **USB connector adjustment:** To improve user experience and accessory compatibility.
 |-
 |}
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 | style="width: 448px; text-align: left; background: white;" |Order code changes
 |-
-| style="text-align: left; background: white;" |TRB140
+| style="text-align: left; background: white;" |{{{name}}}
-| style="text-align: left; background: white;" |All TRB140 ****** product codes
+| style="text-align: left; background: white;" |{{{name}}} *****
 | style="text-align: left; background: white;" |No changes
 |-
 | style="text-align: left; background: white;" |Upcoming change date
-| style="text-align: left; background: white;" colspan="2" |January 2025
+| style="text-align: left; background: white;" colspan="2" |January 2025 (PHY chip and USB changes), {{{month}}} 2024 (SMA connectors)
 |-
 |}
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 |-
 | style="width: 221px; text-align: left; background: white;" |Risk assessment
-| style="width: 908px; text-align: left; background: white;" colspan="2"|
+| style="width: 908px; text-align: left; background: white;" colspan="2" |
-All risks are firmware-related. Firmware downloads for the device can be [https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/TRB140_Firmware_Downloads found here]. <br><br>
+. **PHY chip update:** Firmware-related risks only. Older firmware versions are incompatible with new devices.
-'''Please note:''' this product change notification does not affect any previous TRB140 devices, except newly manufactured TRB140 devices.
+<br><br>
+. **SMA connector update:** No functional risk; only a physical design change.
+<br><br>
+. **USB connector adjustment:** Minimal risk; improved usability expected.
 |-
 | style="text-align: left; background: white;" |Suggested implementation plan
-| style="text-align: left; background: white;" colspan="2"|
+| style="text-align: left; background: white;" colspan="2" | For detailed information, please contact your sales representative. Ensure your systems are compatible with firmware version 7.6.7 or newer for PHY chip compatibility.
-For more detailed information, please contact your sales representative.
 |-
 |}
@@ Line 65: / Line 74: @@
 |}
-To download the pdf version of this notification, [[Media:PCN_PHY_Chip_Change_2025.01.14_EN.pdf|click here]].
+To download the pdf version of this notification, [[Media:PCN_{{{name}}}_PHY_SMA_USB_2025.01.14_EN.pdf|click here]].