KSZ8091RNA/RND
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX PHY
with RMII and EEE Support
Features
Target Applications
• Single-Chip 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3
Compliant Ethernet Transceiver
• RMII V1.2 Interface Support with a 50 MHz Reference Clock Output to MAC, and an Option to
Input a 50 MHz Reference Clock
• RMII Back-to-Back Mode Support for a 100 Mbps
Copper Repeater
• MDC/MDIO Management Interface for PHY Register Configuration
• Programmable Interrupt Output
• LED Outputs for Link and Activity Status Indication
• On-Chip Termination Resistors for the Differential
Pairs
• Baseline Wander Correction
• HP Auto MDI/MDI-X to Reliably Detect and Correct Straight-Through and Crossover Cable Connections with Disable and Enable Option
• Auto-Negotiation to Automatically Select the
Highest Link-Up Speed (10/100 Mbps) and
Duplex (Half/Full)
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) Support with
Low-Power Idle (LPI) Mode for 100BASE-TX and
Transmit Amplitude Reduction with 10BASE-TE
Option
• Wake-on-LAN (WoL) Support with Either Magic
Packet, Link Status Change, or Robust CustomPacket Detection
• LinkMD® TDR-Based Cable Diagnostics to Identify Faulty Copper Cabling
• HBM ESD Rating (6 kV)
• Parametric NAND Tree Support for Fault Detection Between Chip I/Os and the Board
• Loopback Modes for Diagnostics
• Power-Down and Power-Saving Modes
• Single 3.3V Power Supply with VDD I/O Options
for 1.8V, 2.5V, or 3.3V
• Built-In 1.2V Regulator for Core
• Available in 24-Pin (4 mm × 4 mm) QFN Package
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.0 Pin Description and Configuration .................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.0 Functional Description .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.0 Register Descriptions .................................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.0 Operational Characteristics ........................................................................................................................................................... 45
6.0 Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................................... 46
7.0 Timing Diagrams ........................................................................................................................................................................... 48
8.0 Reset Circuit ................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
9.0 Reference Circuits — LED Strap-In Pins ...................................................................................................................................... 53
10.0 Reference Clock - Connection and Selection ............................................................................................................................. 54
11.0 Magnetic - Connection and Selection ......................................................................................................................................... 55
12.0 Package Outline .......................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Appendix A: Data Sheet Revision History ........................................................................................................................................... 58
The Microchip Web Site ...................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Customer Change Notification Service ............................................................................................................................................... 59
Customer Support ............................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Product Identification System ............................................................................................................................................................. 60
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1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1
General Description
The KSZ8091RNA is a single-supply 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet physical-layer transceiver for transmission and
reception of data over standard CAT-5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.
The KSZ8091RNA is a highly integrated PHY solution. It reduces board cost and simplifies board layout by using onchip termination resistors for the differential pairs and by integrating a low-noise regulator to supply the 1.2V core, and
by offering a flexible 1.8/2.5/3.3V digital I/O interface.
The KSZ8091RNA offers the Reduced Media Independent Interface (RMII) for direct connection with RMII-compliant
Ethernet MAC processors and switches.
As the power-up default, the KSZ8091RNA uses a 25 MHz crystal to generate all required clocks, including the 50 MHz
RMII reference clock output for the MAC. The KSZ8091RND takes in the 50 MHz RMII reference clock as the powerup default.
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) provides further power saving during idle traffic periods and Wake-On-LAN (WOL) provides a mechanism for the KSZ8091RNA to wake up a system that is in standby power mode.
The KSZ8091RNA and KSZ8091RND are available in 24-pin, lead-free QFN packages.
SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
10/100Mbps
RMII MAC
RMII
50MHz
KSZ8091RNA
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RJ-45
CONNECTOR
MEDIA TYPES:
10BASE-T
100BASE-TX
REF_CLK
PME_N
(SYSTEM
POWER
CIRCUIT)
ON-CHIP TERMINATION
RESISTORS
MDC/MDIO
MANAGEMENT
MAGNETICS
FIGURE 1-1:
XO
XI
25MHz
XTAL
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PIN DESCRIPTION AND CONFIGURATION
TXEN
22
TXD0
23
TXD1
24
GND
24-PIN 4 MM X 4 MM QFN ASSIGNMENT (TOP VIEW)
LED0/PME_N1/
ANEN_SPEED
FIGURE 2-1:
RST#
2.0
21
20
19
INTRP/
18 PME_N2
VDD_1.2 1
VDDA_3.3 2
17
RXM 3
RXER/
PME_EN
16 REF_CLK/PHYAD[2]
PADDLE GROUND
(ON BOTTOM OF CHIP)
7
8
9
10
11
12
RXD1
13 RXD0
MDC
TXP 6
MDIO
14 VDDIO
REXT
TXM 5
XI
15 CRS_DV/
PHYAD[1:0]
XO
RXP 4
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TABLE 2-1:
SIGNALS - KSZ8091RNA/RND
Pin
Number
Pin
Name
Type
Note
2-1
Description
1
VDD_1.2
P
1.2V Core VDD (power supplied by KSZ8091RNA/KSZ8091RND). Decouple
with 2.2 µF and 0.1 µF capacitors to ground.
2
VDDA_3.3
P
3.3V analog VDD.
3
RXM
I/O
Physical receive or transmit signal (– differential).
4
RXP
I/O
Physical receive or transmit signal (+ differential).
5
TXM
I/O
Physical transmit or receive signal (– differential).
6
TXP
I/O
Physical transmit or receive signal (+ differential).
7
XO
O
Crystal Feedback for 25 MHz Crystal. This pin is a no connect if an oscillator
or external clock source is used.
8
XI
I
RMII – 25 MHz Mode: 25 MHz ±50 ppm Crystal/Oscillator/External Clock
Input
RMII – 50 MHz Mode: 50 MHz ±50 ppm Oscillator/External Clock Input
For unmanaged mode (power-up default setting),
KSZ8091RNA takes in the 25 MHz crystal/clock on this pin.
KSZ8091RND takes in the 50 MHz clock on this pin.
After power-up, the KSZ8091RNA can be programmed to 50 MHz mode
using PHY Register 1Fh, Bit [7]. The KSZ8091RND can be programmed to
25 MHz mode using PHY Register 1Fh, Bit [7], but only if a driven 25 MHz
clock is applied to this pin. The KSZ8091RND cannot be used with a crystal.
See REF_CLK (Pin 16).
9
REXT
I
Set PHY Transmit Output Current
Connect a 6.49 kΩ resistor to ground on this pin.
10
MDIO
Ipu/
Opu
Management Interface (MII) Data I/O. This pin has a weak pull-up, is opendrain, and requires an external 1.0 kΩ pull-up resistor.
11
MDC
Ipu
Management Interface (MII) Clock Input. This clock pin is synchronous to
the MDIO data pin.
12
RXD1
Ipd/O
RMII Receive Data Output[1] (Note 2-2).
13
RXD0
Ipu/O
RMII Receive Data Output[0] (Note 2-2).
14
VDDIO
P
3.3V, 2.5V, or 1.8V digital VDD.
RMII Mode: Carrier Sense/Receive Data Valid output
15
CRS_DV /
PHYAD[1:0]
Ipd/O
Config Mode: The pull-up/pull-down value is latched as PHYAD[1:0] at the
de-assertion of reset.
See the Strap-In Options - KSZ8091RNA/RND section for details.
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TABLE 2-1:
Pin
Number
SIGNALS - KSZ8091RNA/RND (CONTINUED)
Pin
Name
Type
Note
2-1
Description
RMII – 25 MHz Mode: This pin provides the 50 MHz RMII reference clock
output to the MAC.
RMII – 50 MHz Mode: This pin is a no connect.
16
REF_CLK /
PHYAD [2]
For unmanaged mode (power-up default setting):
• KSZ8091RNA is in RMII – 25 MHz mode and outputs the 50 MHz RMII
reference clock on this pin.
• KSZ8091RND is in RMII – 50 MHz mode and does not use this pin.
Ipd/O
Config Mode: The pull-up/pull-down value is latched as PHYAD [2] at the deassertion of reset.
See Table 2-2 for details.
After power-up, the KSZ8091RNA can be programmed to 50 MHz mode
using PHY Register 1Fh, Bit [7]. The KSZ8091RND can be programmed to
25 MHz mode using PHY Register 1Fh, Bit [7], but only if a driven 25 MHz
clock is used The KSZ8091RND cannot be used with a crystal.
See also XI (Pin 8).
17
18
RXER /
PME_EN
INTRP/
PME_N2
RMII Mode: RMII Receive Error Output
Ipd/O
Ipu/
Opu
Config Mode: The pull-up/pull-down value is latched as PME_EN at the deassertion of reset. See the Strap-In Options - KSZ8091RNA/RND section for
details.
Interrupt Output: Programmable interrupt output, with Register 1Bh as the
Interrupt Control/Status register, for programming the interrupt conditions
and reading the interrupt status. Register 1Fh, Bit [9] sets the interrupt output
to active low (default) or active high.
PME_N Output: Programmable PME_N output (pin option 2). When
asserted low, this pin signals that a WOL event has occurred.
This pin has a weak pull-up and is an open-drain.
For Interrupt (when active low) and PME functions, this pin requires an
external 1.0 kΩ pull-up resistor to VDDIO (digital VDD).
19
TXEN
I
RMII Transmit Enable Input
20
TXD0
I
RMII Transmit Data Input[0] (Note 2-3)
21
TXD1
I/O
22
GND
GND
RMII Mode: RMII Transmit Data Input[1] (Note 2-3)
NAND Tree Mode: NAND Tree Output
Ground
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TABLE 2-1:
Pin
Number
SIGNALS - KSZ8091RNA/RND (CONTINUED)
Pin
Name
Type
Note
2-1
Description
LED Output: Programmable LED0 output
PME_N Output: Programmable PME_N Output (pin option 1). When
asserted low, this pin signals that a WOL event has occurred. In this mode,
this pin has a weak pull-up, is an open-drain, and requires an external
1.0 kΩ pull-up resistor to VDDIO (digital VDD).
Config Mode: Latched as Auto-Negotiation enable (Register 0h, Bit [12]) and
Speed (Register 0h, Bit [13]) at the de-assertion of reset. See the Strapping
Options section for details.
The LED0 pin is programmable using Register 1Fh, Bits [5:4], and is defined
as follows:
LED Mode = [00]
23
LED0/
PME_N1/
ANEN_SPEED
Link/Activity
Pin State
LED Definition
No Link
High
OFF
Link
Low
ON
Activity
Toggle
Blinking
Link/Activity
Pin State
LED Definition
No Link
High
OFF
Link
Low
ON
Ipu/O
LED Mode = [01]
LED Mode = [10], [11]‘ Reserved
24
RST#
Ipu
PADDLE
GND
GND
Chip Reset (Active Low)
Ground
Note 2-1
P = power supply
GND = ground
I = input
O = output
I/O = bi-directional
Ipu = Input with internal pull-up (see Electrical Characteristics for value).
Ipd = Input with internal pull-down (see Electrical Characteristics for value).
Ipu/O = Input with internal pull-up (see Electrical Characteristics for value) during power-up/reset;
output pin otherwise.
Ipd/O = Input with internal pull-down (see Electrical Characteristics for value) during power-up/reset;
output pin otherwise.
Ipu/Opu = Input with internal pull-up (see Electrical Characteristics for value) and output with internal
pull-up (see Electrical Characteristics for value).
Note 2-2
RMII RX Mode: The RXD[1:0] bits are synchronous with the 50 MHz RMII Reference Clock. For each
clock period in which CRS_DV is asserted, two bits of recovered data are sent by the PHY to the
MAC.
Note 2-3
RMII TX Mode: The TXD[1:0] bits are synchronous with the 50 MHz RMII Reference Clock. For each
clock period in which TXEN is asserted, two bits of data are received by the PHY from the MAC.
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2.1
Strap-In Options - KSZ8091RNA/RND
The PHYAD[2:0] and PME_EN strap-in pins are latched at the de-assertion of reset. In some systems, the RMII MAC
receive input pins may drive high/low during power-up or reset, and consequently cause the PHYAD[1:0] and PME_EN
strap-in pins, shared pin with the RMII CRS_DV and RXER signals respectively, to be latched to the unintended high/
low state. In this case, an external pull-up (4.7 kΩ) or pull-down (1.0 kΩ) should be added on the PHYAD[1:0] and
PME_EN strap-in pins to ensure that the intended value is strapped-in correctly.
TABLE 2-2:
Pin Number
STRAP-IN OPTIONS - KSZ8091RNA/RND
Pin Name
Type
Note 2-4
Description
The PHY Address is latched at the de-assertion of reset and is configurable to either one of the following two values:
Pull-up = PHY Address bits [1:0] are both set to 1
Pull-down (default) = PHY Address bits [1:0] are both set to 0
15
PHYAD[1:0]
Ipd/O
PHY Address 0 is assigned by default as the broadcast PHY
address, but it can be assigned as a unique PHY address after writing a ‘1’ to Register 16h, Bit [9].
PHY Address bits [4:3] are set to 00b. Compatible PHY addresses
are 0h, 3h, 4h, 7h.
The PHY Address is latched at the de-assertion of reset.
16
17
PHYAD[2]
PME_EN
Ipd/O
Ipd/O
PHY Address bits [4:3] are set to 00b. Compatible PHY addresses
are: 0h, 3h, 4h or 7h.
PME Output for Wake-On-LAN
Pull-up = Enable
Pull-down (default) = Disable
At the de-assertion of reset, this pin value is latched into Register
16h, Bit [15].
Auto-Negotiation Enable and Speed Mode
Pull-up (default) = Enable Auto-Negotiation and set 100 Mbps Speed
Pull-down = Disable Auto-Negotiation and set 10 Mbps Speed
23
Note 2-4
ANEN_SPEED
Ipu/O
At the de-assertion of reset, this pin value is latched into Register 0h,
Bit [12] for Auto-Negotiation enable/disable, Register 0h, Bit [13] for
the Speed select, and Register 4h (Auto-Negotiation Advertisement)
for the Speed capability support.
Ipu/O = Input with internal pull-up (see Electrical Characteristics for value) during power-up/reset;
output pin otherwise.
Ipd/O = Input with internal pull-down (see Electrical Characteristics for value) during power-up/reset;
output pin otherwise.
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3.0
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The KSZ8091RNA is an integrated single 3.3V supply Fast Ethernet transceiver. It is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3
Specification, and reduces board cost and simplifies board layout by using on-chip termination resistors for the two differential pairs and by integrating the regulator to supply the 1.2V core.
On the copper media side, the KSZ8091RNA supports 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX for transmission and reception of
data over a standard CAT-5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, and HP Auto MDI/MDI-X for reliable detection of and
correction for straight-through and crossover cables.
On the MAC processor side, the KSZ8091RNA offers the Reduced Media Independent Interface (RMII) for direct connection with RMII-compliant Ethernet MAC processors and switches
The MII management bus option gives the MAC processor complete access to the KSZ8091RNA control and status
registers. Additionally, an interrupt pin eliminates the need for the processor to poll for PHY status change.
As the power-up default, the KSZ8091RNA uses a 25 MHz crystal to generate all required clocks, including the 50 MHz
RMII reference clock output for the MAC. The KSZ8091RND version uses the 50 MHz RMII reference clock input as
the power-up default.
The KSZ8091RNA/RND is used to refer to both KSZ8091RNA and KSZ8091RND versions in this datasheet.
3.1
3.1.1
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Transceiver
100BASE-TX TRANSMIT
The 100BASE-TX transmit function performs parallel-to-serial conversion, 4B/5B encoding, scrambling, NRZ-to-NRZI
conversion, and MLT3 encoding and transmission.
The circuitry starts with a parallel-to-serial conversion, which converts the MII/RMII data from the MAC into a 125 MHz
serial bit stream. The data and control stream is then converted into 4B/5B coding and followed by a scrambler. The
serialized data is further converted from NRZ-to-NRZI format, and then transmitted in MLT3 current output. The output
current is set by an external 6.49 kΩ 1% resistor for the 1:1 transformer ratio.
The output signal has a typical rise/fall time of 4ns and complies with the ANSI TP-PMD standard regarding amplitude
balance, overshoot, and timing jitter. The wave-shaped 10BASE-T output is also incorporated into the 100BASE-TX
transmitter.
3.1.2
100BASE-TX RECEIVE
The 100BASE-TX receiver function performs adaptive equalization, DC restoration, MLT3-to-NRZI conversion, data and
clock recovery, NRZI-to-NRZ conversion, de-scrambling, 4B/5B decoding, and serial-to-parallel conversion.
The receiving side starts with the equalization filter to compensate for inter-symbol interference (ISI) over the twisted
pair cable. Because the amplitude loss and phase distortion is a function of the cable length, the equalizer must adjust
its characteristics to optimize performance. In this design, the variable equalizer makes an initial estimation based on
comparisons of incoming signal strength against some known cable characteristics, then tunes itself for optimization.
This is an ongoing process and self-adjusts against environmental changes such as temperature variations.
Next, the equalized signal goes through a DC-restoration and data-conversion block. The DC-restoration circuit compensates for the effect of baseline wander and improves the dynamic range. The differential data-conversion circuit converts MLT3 format back to NRZI. The slicing threshold is also adaptive.
The clock-recovery circuit extracts the 125 MHz clock from the edges of the NRZI signal. This recovered clock is then
used to convert the NRZI signal to NRZ format. This signal is sent through the de-scrambler, then the 4B/5B decoder.
Finally, the NRZ serial data is converted to MII/RMII format and provided as the input data to the MAC.
3.1.3
SCRAMBLER/DE-SCRAMBLER (100BASE-TX ONLY)
The scrambler spreads the power spectrum of the transmitted signal to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and
baseline wander. The de-scrambler recovers the scrambled signal.
3.1.4
10BASE-T TRANSMIT
The 10BASE-T drivers are incorporated with the 100BASE-TX drivers to allow for transmission using the same magnetic. The drivers perform internal wave-shaping and pre-emphasis, and output 10BASE-T signals with a typical amplitude of 2.5V peak for standard 10BASE-T mode and 1.75V peak for energy-efficient 10BASE-Te mode. The 10BASET/10BASE-Te signals have harmonic contents that are at least 27 dB below the fundamental frequency when driven by
an all-ones Manchester-encoded signal.
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3.1.5
10BASE-T RECEIVE
On the receive side, input buffer and level detecting squelch circuits are used. A differential input receiver circuit and a
phase-locked loop (PLL) performs the decoding function. The Manchester-encoded data stream is separated into clock
signal and NRZ data. A squelch circuit rejects signals with levels less than 400 mV, or with short pulse widths, to prevent
noise at the RXP and RXM inputs from falsely triggering the decoder. When the input exceeds the squelch limit, the PLL
locks onto the incoming signal and the KSZ8091RNA/RND decodes a data frame. The receive clock is kept active
during idle periods between data receptions.
3.1.6
PLL CLOCK SYNTHESIZER
The KSZ8091RNA/RND in RMII – 25 MHz Clock mode generates all internal clocks and all external clocks for system
timing from an external 25 MHz crystal, oscillator, or reference clock. For the KSZ8091RNA/RND in RMII – 50 MHz
clock mode, these clocks are generated from an external 50 MHz oscillator or system clock.
3.1.7
AUTO-NEGOTIATION
The KSZ8091RNA/RND conforms to the auto-negotiation protocol, defined in Clause 28 of the IEEE 802.3 Specification.
Auto-negotiation allows unshielded twisted pair (UTP) link partners to select the highest common mode of operation.
During auto-negotiation, link partners advertise capabilities across the UTP link to each other and then compare their
own capabilities with those they received from their link partners. The highest speed and duplex setting that is common
to the two link partners is selected as the mode of operation.
The following list shows the speed and duplex operation mode from highest to lowest priority.
•
•
•
•
Priority 1: 100BASE-TX, full-duplex
Priority 2: 100BASE-TX, half-duplex
Priority 3: 10BASE-T, full-duplex
Priority 4: 10BASE-T, half-duplex
If Auto-Negotiation is not supported or the KSZ8091RNA/RND link partner is forced to bypass Auto-Negotiation, then
the KSZ8091RNA/RND sets its operating mode by observing the signal at its receiver. This is known as parallel detection, which allows the KSZ8091RNA/RND to establish a link by listening for a fixed signal protocol in the absence of the
Auto-Negotiation advertisement protocol.
Auto-Negotiation is enabled by either hardware pin strapping (ANEN_SPEED, Pin 23) or software (Register 0h, Bit [12]).
By default, Auto-Negotiation is enabled after power-up or hardware reset. After that, Auto-Negotiation can be enabled
or disabled by Register 0h, Bit [12]. If Auto-Negotiation is disabled, the speed is set by Register 0h, Bit [13], and the
duplex is set by Register 0h, Bit [8].
The auto-negotiation link-up process is shown in Figure 3-1.
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FIGURE 3-1:
AUTO-NEGOTIATION FLOW CHART
START AUTO-NEGOTIATION
FORCE LINK SETTING
NO
PARALLEL
OPERATION
YES
BYPASS AUTO-NEGOTIATION
AND SET LINK MODE
ATTEMPT AUTONEGOTIATION
LISTEN FOR 100BASE-TX
IDLES
LISTEN FOR 10BASE-T
LINK PULSES
NO
JOIN FLOW
LINK MODE SET?
YES
LINK MODE SET
3.2
RMII Data Interface
The Reduced Media Independent Interface (RMII) specifies a low pin count Media Independent Interface (MII). It provides a common interface between physical layer and MAC layer devices, and has the following key characteristics:
• Pin count is 8 pins (3 pins for data transmission, 4 pins for data reception, and 1 pin for the 50 MHz reference
clock).
• 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps data rates are supported at both half- and full-duplex.
• Data transmission and reception are independent and belong to separate signal groups.
• Transmit data and receive data are each 2 bits wide, a dibit.
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3.2.1
RMII SIGNAL DEFINITION
Table 3-1 describes the MII signals. Refer to Clause 22 of the IEEE 802.3 Specification for detailed information.
TABLE 3-1:
RMII SIGNAL DEFINITION
RMII Signal
Name
Direction with Respect to
PHY, KSZ8091RNA/RND
Signal
Direction with
Respect to MAC
Description
REF_CLK
Output (25 MHz clock
mode)/
(50 MHz
clock mode)
Input/
Input or
Synchronous 50 MHz reference clock for receive,
transmit, and control interface
TXEN
Input
Output
Transmit Enable
Transmit Data[1:0]
TXD[1:0]
Input
Output
CRS_DV
Output
Input
Carrier Sense/Receive Data Valid
RXD[1:0]
Output
Input
Receive Data[1:0]
Output
Input, or (not
required)
RXER
3.2.1.1
Receive Error
Reference Clock (REF_CLK)
REF_CLK is a continuous 50MHz clock that provides the timing reference for TXEN, TXD[1:0], CRS_DV, RXD[1:0], and
RX_ER.
For RMII – 25 MHz Clock Mode, the KSZ8091RNA/RND generates and outputs the 50 MHz RMII REF_CLK to the MAC
at REF_CLK (Pin 16).
For RMII – 50 MHz Clock Mode, the KSZ8091RNA/RND takes in the 50 MHz RMII REF_CLK from the MAC or system
board at XI (Pin 8) and leaves the REF_CLK (Pin 16) as no connect.
3.2.1.2
Transmit Enable (TXEN)
TXEN indicates that the MAC is presenting dibits on TXD[1:0] for transmission. It is asserted synchronously with the first
dibit of the preamble and remains asserted while all dibits to be transmitted are presented on the RMII. It is negated
before the first REF_CLK following the final dibit of a frame.
TXEN transitions synchronously with respect to REF_CLK.
3.2.1.3
Transmit Data[1:0] (TXD[1:0])
When TXEN is asserted, TXD[1:0] are the data dibits presented by the MAC and accepted by the PHY for transmission.
When TXEN is de-asserted, the MAC drives TXD[1:0] to either 00 for the idle state (non-EEE mode) or 01 for the LPI
state (EEE mode).
TXD[1:0] transitions synchronously with respect to REF_CLK
3.2.1.4
Carrier Sense/Receive Data Valid (CRS_DV)
The PHY asserts CRS_DV when the receive medium is non-idle. It is asserted asynchronously when a carrier is
detected. This happens when squelch is passed in 10 Mbps mode, and when two non-contiguous 0s in 10 bits are
detected in 100 Mbps mode. Loss of carrier results in the de-assertion of CRS_DV.
While carrier detection criteria are met, CRS_DV remains asserted continuously from the first recovered dibit of the
frame through the final recovered dibit. It is negated before the first REF_CLK that follows the final dibit. The data on
RXD[1:0] is considered valid after CRS_DV is asserted. However, because the assertion of CRS_DV is asynchronous
relative to REF_CLK, the data on RXD[1:0] is 00 until receive signals are properly decoded.
3.2.1.5
Receive Data[1:0] (RXD[1:0])
For each clock period in which CRS_DV is asserted, RXD[1:0] transfers a dibit of recovered data from the PHY.
When CRS_DV is de-asserted, the PHY drives RXD[1:0] to either 00 for the idle state (non-EEE mode) or 01 for the LPI
state (EEE mode).
RXD[1:0] transitions synchronously with respect to REF_CLK.
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3.2.1.6
Receive Error (RXER)
When CRS_DV is asserted, RXER is asserted for one or more REF_CLK periods to indicate that a symbol error (for
example, a coding error that a PHY can detect that may otherwise be undetectable by the MAC sub-layer) is detected
somewhere in the frame that is being transferred from the PHY to the MAC.
RXER transitions synchronously with respect to REF_CLK.
3.2.1.7
Collision Detection (COL)
The MAC regenerates the COL signal of the MII from TXEN and CRS_DV.
3.2.2
RMII SIGNAL DIAGRAM – 25/50 MHZ CLOCK MODE
The KSZ8091RNA/RND RMII pin connections to the MAC for 25 MHz clock mode are shown in Figure 3-2. The connections for 50 MHz clock mode are shown in Figure 3-3.
3.2.2.1
RMII – 25 MHz Clock Mode
The KSZ8091RNA is configured to RMII – 25 MHz clock mode after it is powered up or hardware reset with the following:
• A 25 MHz crystal connected to XI, XO (Pins 8, 7), or an external 25 MHz clock source (oscillator) connected to XI
The KSZ8091RND can optionally be configured to RMII – 25 MHz clock mode after it is powered up or hardware reset
and software programmed with the following:
• An external 25 MHz clock source (oscillator) connected to XI.
• Note: This will not work with a 25 MHz crystal because the crystal drive circuit is disabled in the KSZ8091RND.
• Register 1Fh, Bit [7] programmed to ‘1’ to select RMII – 25 MHz clock mode
FIGURE 3-2:
KSZ8091RNA RMII INTERFACE (RMII – 25 MHZ CLOCK MODE)
'
RMII MAC
KSZ8091RNA
CRS_DV
CRS_DV
RXD[1:0]
RXD[1:0]
RXER
RX_ER
TXEN
TX_EN
TXD[1:0]
TXD[1:0]
REF_CLK
REF_CLK
XI
XO
25MHz
XTAL
3.2.2.2
RMII – 50 MHz Clock Mode
The KSZ8091RND is configured to RMII – 50 MHz clock mode after it is powered up or hardware reset with the following:
• An external 50 MHz clock source (oscillator) connected to XI (Pin 8)
The KSZ8091RNA can optionally be configured to RMII – 50 MHz clock mode after it is powered up or hardware reset
and software programmed with the following:
• An external 50 MHz clock source (oscillator) connected to XI (Pin 8)
• Register 1Fh, Bit [7] programmed to ‘1’ to select RMII – 50 MHz clock mode
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FIGURE 3-3:
KSZ8091RNA/RND RMII INTERFACE (RMII – 50 MHZ CLOCK MODE)
RMII MAC
KSZ8091RNA/RND
CRS_DV
CRS_DV
RXD[1:0]
RXD[1:0]
RXER
RX_ER
TXEN
TX_EN
TXD[1:0]
TXD[1:0]
REF_CLK
XI
50MHz
OSC
3.3
Back-to-Back Mode – 100 Mbps Copper Repeater
Two KSZ8091RNA/RND devices can be connected back-to-back to form a 100BASE-TX copper repeater.
FIGURE 3-4:
KSZ8091RNA/RND TO KSZ8091RNA/RND BACK-TO-BACK COPPER REPEATER
RxD
RXP/RXM
TXP/TXM
KSZ8091RNA/RND
(COPPER MODE)
TxD
XI
MDC/
MDIO
50MHz
OSC
XI
TXP/TXM
KSZ8091RNA/RND
(COPPER MODE)
RXP/RXM
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RxD
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3.3.1
RMII BACK-TO-BACK MODE
In RMII back-to-back mode, a KSZ8091RNA/RND interfaces with another KSZ8091RNA/RND to provide a complete
100 Mbps copper repeater solution.
The KSZ8091RNA/RND devices are configured to RMII back-to-back mode after power-up or reset, and software programming, with the following:
• A common 50 MHz reference clock connected to XI (Pin 8) of both KSZ8091RNA/RND devices.
• Register 1Fh, Bit [7] programmed to ‘1’ to select RMII – 50 MHz clock mode for KSZ8091RNA.
(KSZ8091RND is set to RMII – 50 MHz clock mode as the default after power up or hardware reset).
• Register 16h, Bits [6] and [1] programmed to ‘1’ and ‘1’, respectively, to enable RMII back-to-back mode.
• RMII signals connected as shown in Table 3-2.
TABLE 3-2:
RMII SIGNAL CONNECTION FOR RMII BACK-TO-BACK MODE (100 BASE-TX
COPPER REPEATER)
KSZ8091RNA/RND (100BASE-TX Copper)
[Device 1]
3.4
KSZ8091RNA/RND (100BASE-TX Copper)
[Device 2]
Pin Name
Pin Number
Pin Type
Pin Name
Pin Number
Pin Type
CRSDV
15
Output
TXEN
19
Input
RXD1
12
Output
TXD1
21
Input
RXD0
13
Output
TXD0
20
Input
TXEN
19
Input
CRSDV
15
Output
TXD1
21
Input
RXD1
12
Output
TXD0
20
Input
RXD0
13
Output
MII Management (MIIM) Interface
The KSZ8091RNA/RND supports the IEEE 802.3 MII management interface, also known as the Management Data
Input/Output (MDIO) interface. This interface allows an upper-layer device, such as a MAC processor, to monitor and
control the state of the KSZ8091RNA/RND. An external device with MIIM capability is used to read the PHY status and/
or configure the PHY settings. More details about the MIIM interface can be found in Clause 22.2.4 of the IEEE 802.3
Specification.
The MIIM interface consists of the following:
• A physical connection that incorporates the clock line (MDC) and the data line (MDIO).
• A specific protocol that operates across the physical connection mentioned earlier, which allows the external controller to communicate with one or more PHY devices.
• A 32-register address space for direct access to IEEE-defined registers and vendor-specific registers, and for indirect access to MMD addresses and registers. See the Register Descriptions section.
The KSZ8091RNA/RND supports only two unique PHY addresses. The PHYAD[2:0] strapping pin is used to select
either 0h or 3h as the unique PHY address for the KSZ8091RNA/RND device.
PHY Address 0h is defined as the broadcast PHY address according to the IEEE 802.3 Specification, and can be used
to read/write to a single PHY device, or write to multiple PHY devices simultaneously. For the KSZ8091RNA/RND, PHY
Address 0h defaults to the broadcast PHY address after power-up, but PHY Address 0h can be disabled as the broadcast PHY address using software to assign it as a unique PHY address.
For applications that require two KSZ8091RNA/RND PHYs to share the same MDIO interface with one PHY set to
Address 0h and the other PHY set to Address 3h, use PHY Address 0h (defaults to broadcast after power-up) to set
both PHYs’ Register 16h, Bit [9] to ‘1’ to assign PHY Address 0h as a unique (non-broadcast) PHY address.
The MIIM interface can operates up to a maximum MDC clock speed of 10 MHz
Table 3-3 shows the MII management frame format for the KSZ8091RNA/RND.
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TABLE 3-3:
MII MANAGEMENT FRAME FORMAT FOR THE KSZ8091RNA/RND
Preamble
Start of
Frame
Read/
Write OP
Code
PHY
Address
Bits[4:0]
REG
Address
Bits[4:0]
TA
Data Bits[15:0]
Idle
Read
32 1’s
01
10
000AA
RRRRR
Z0
DDDDDDDD_DDDDDDDD
Z
Write
32 1’s
01
01
000AA
RRRRR
10
DDDDDDDD_DDDDDDDD
Z
3.5
Interrupt (INTRP)
INTRP (Pin 18) is an optional interrupt signal that is used to inform the external controller that there has been a status
update to the KSZ8091RNA/RND PHY register. Bits [15:8] of Register 1Bh are the interrupt control bits to enable and
disable the conditions for asserting the INTRP signal. Bits [7:0] of Register 1Bh are the interrupt status bits to indicate
which interrupt conditions have occurred. The interrupt status bits are cleared after reading Register 1Bh.
Bit [9] of Register 1Fh sets the interrupt level to active high or active low. The default is active low.
The MII management bus option gives the MAC processor complete access to the KSZ8091RNA/RND control and status registers. Additionally, an interrupt pin eliminates the need for the processor to poll the PHY for status change.
3.6
HP Auto MDI/MDI-X
HP Auto MDI/MDI-X configuration eliminates the need to decide whether to use a straight cable or a crossover cable
between the KSZ8091RNA/RND and its link partner. This feature allows the KSZ8091RNA/RND to use either type of
cable to connect with a link partner that is in either MDI or MDI-X mode. The auto-sense function detects transmit and
receive pairs from the link partner and assigns transmit and receive pairs to the KSZ8091RNA/RND accordingly.
HP Auto MDI/MDI-X is enabled by default. It is disabled by writing a ‘1’ to Register 1Fh, bit [13]. MDI and MDI-X mode
is selected by Register 1Fh, bit [14] if HP Auto MDI/MDI-X is disabled.
An isolation transformer with symmetrical transmit and receive data paths is recommended to support Auto MDI/MDI-X.
Table 3-4 shows how the IEEE 802.3 Standard defines MDI and MDI-X.
TABLE 3-4:
MDI/MDI-X PIN DESCRIPTION
MDI
3.6.1
MDI-X
RJ-45 Pin
Signal
RJ-45 Pin
Signal
1
TX+
1
RX+
2
TX–
2
RX–
3
RX+
3
TX+
6
RX–
6
TX–
STRAIGHT CABLE
A straight cable connects an MDI device to an MDI-X device, or an MDI-X device to an MDI device. Figure 3-5 shows
a typical straight cable connection between a NIC card (MDI device) and a switch or hub (MDI-X device).
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FIGURE 3-5:
TYPICAL STRAIGHT CABLE CONNECTION
10/100 ETHERNET
MEDIA DEPENDENT INTERFACE
10/100 ETHERNET
MEDIA DEPENDENT INTERFACE
1
1
2
2
TRANSMIT PAIR
RECEIVE PAIR
3
STRAIGHT
CABLE
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
RECEIVE PAIR
TRANSMIT PAIR
MODULAR CONNECTOR
(RJ-45)
HUB
(REPEATER OR SWITCH)
MODULAR CONNECTOR
(RJ-45)
NIC
3.6.2
CROSSOVER CABLE
A crossover cable connects an MDI device to another MDI device, or an MDI-X device to another MDI-X device.
Figure 3-6 shows a typical crossover cable connection between two switches or hubs (two MDI-X devices).
FIGURE 3-6:
TYPICAL CROSSOVER CABLE CONNECTION
10/100 ETHERNET
MEDIA DEPENDENT INTERFACE
1
RECEIVE PAIR
10/100 ETHERNET
MEDIA DEPENDENT INTERFACE
CROSSOVER
CABLE
1
RECEIVE PAIR
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
TRANSMIT PAIR
TRANSMIT PAIR
MODULAR CONNECTOR
(RJ-45)
HUB
(REPEATER OR SWITCH)
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MODULAR CONNECTOR
(RJ-45)
HUB
(REPEATER OR SWITCH)
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3.7
Loopback Mode
The KSZ8091RNA/RND supports the following loopback operations to verify analog and/or digital data paths.
• Local (digital) loopback
• Remote (analog) loopback
3.7.1
LOCAL (DIGITAL) LOOPBACK
This loopback mode checks the MII/RMII transmit and receive data paths between the KSZ8091RNA/RND and the
external MAC, and is supported for both speeds (10/100 Mbps) at full-duplex.
The loopback data path is shown in Figure 3-7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
The MII/RMII MAC transmits frames to the KSZ8091RNA/RND.
Frames are wrapped around inside the KSZ8091RNA/RND.
The KSZ8091RNA/RND transmits frames back to the MII/RMII MAC.
Except the frames back to the RMII MAC, the transmit frames also go out from the copper port.
FIGURE 3-7:
LOCAL (DIGITAL) LOOPBACK
KSZ8091RNA/RND
AFE
PCS
(ANALOG)
(DIGITAL)
RMII
RMII
MAC
The following programming action and register settings are used for local loopback mode:
For 10/100 Mbps loopback:
Set Register 0h,
Bit [14] = 1
// Enable local loopback mode
Bit [13] = 0/1
// Select 10 Mbps/100 Mbps speed
Bit [12] = 0
// Disable auto-negotiation
Bit [8] = 1
// Select full-duplex mode
3.7.2
REMOTE (ANALOG) LOOPBACK
This loopback mode checks the line (differential pairs, transformer, RJ-45 connector, Ethernet cable) transmit and
receive data paths between the KSZ8091RNA/RND and its link partner, and is supported for 100BASE-TX full-duplex
mode only.
The loopback data path is shown in Figure 3-8.
1.
2.
3.
The Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX) PHY link partner transmits frames to the KSZ8091RNA/RND.
Frames are wrapped around inside the KSZ8091RNA/RND.
The KSZ8091RNA/RND transmits frames back to the Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX) PHY link partner.
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FIGURE 3-8:
REMOTE (ANALOG) LOOPBACK
RJ-45
AFE
(ANALOG)
PCS
(DIGITAL)
RMII
CAT-5
(UTP)
RJ-45
100BASE-TX
LINK PARTNER
The following programming steps and register settings are used for remote loopback mode:
1.
Set Register 0h,
Bits [13] = 1 // Select 100 Mbps speed
Bit [12] = 0
// Disable auto-negotiation
Bit [8] = 1
// Select full-duplex mode
Or just auto-negotiate and link up at 100BASE-TX full-duplex mode with the link partner.
2.
Set Register 1Fh,
Bit [2] = 1
// Enable remote loopback mode
LinkMD® Cable Diagnostic
3.8
The LinkMD function uses time-domain reflectometry (TDR) to analyze the cabling plant for common cabling problems.
These include open circuits, short circuits, and impedance mismatches.
LinkMD works by sending a pulse of known amplitude and duration down the MDI or MDI-X pair, then analyzing the
shape of the reflected signal to determine the type of fault. The time duration for the reflected signal to return provides
the approximate distance to the cabling fault. The LinkMD function processes this TDR information and presents it as
a numerical value that can be translated to a cable distance.
LinkMD is initiated by accessing register 1Dh, the LinkMD Cable Diagnostic register, in conjunction with Register 1Fh,
the PHY Control 2 Register. The latter register is used to disable Auto MDI/MDI-X and to select either MDI or MDI-X as
the cable differential pair for testing.
3.8.1
USAGE
The following is a sample procedure for using LinkMD with Registers 1Dh and 1Fh:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Disable auto MDI/MDI-X by writing a ‘1’ to Register 1Fh, bit [13].
Start cable diagnostic test by writing a ‘1’ to Register 1Dh, bit [15]. This enable bit is self-clearing.
Wait (poll) for Register 1Dh, bit [15] to return a ‘0’, and indicating cable diagnostic test is completed.
Read cable diagnostic test results in Register 1Dh, bits [14:13]. The results are as follows:
00 = normal condition (valid test)
01 = open condition detected in cable (valid test)
10 = short condition detected in cable (valid test)
11 = cable diagnostic test failed (invalid test)
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The ‘11’ case, invalid test, occurs when the device is unable to shut down the link partner. In this instance, the test is
not run because it would be impossible for the device to determine if the detected signal is a reflection of the signal
generated or a signal from another source.
5.
Get distance to fault by concatenating Register 1Dh, bits [8:0] and multiplying the result by a constant of 0.38.
The distance to the cable fault can be determined by the following formula:
EQUATION 3-1:
D (Distance to cable fault in meters) = 0.38 Register 1Dh, bits [8:0]
D (distance to cable fault) is expressed in meters.
Concatenated value of Registers 1Dh bits [8:0] should be converted to decimal before multiplying by 0.38.
The constant (0.38) may be calibrated for different cabling conditions, including cables with a velocity of propagation
that varies significantly from the norm.
3.9
NAND Tree Support
The KSZ8091RNA/RND provides parametric NAND tree support for fault detection between chip I/Os and board. The
NAND tree is a chain of nested NAND gates in which each KSZ8091RNA/RND digital I/O (NAND tree input) pin is an
input to one NAND gate along the chain. At the end of the chain, the TXD1 pin provides the output for the nested NAND
gates.
The NAND tree test process includes:
•
•
•
•
Enabling NAND tree mode
Pulling all NAND tree input pins high
Driving each NAND tree input pin low, sequentially, according to the NAND tree pin order
Checking the NAND tree output to make sure there is a toggle high-to-low or low-to-high for each NAND tree input
driven low
Table 3-5 list the NAND tree pin order for KSZ8091RNA/RND.
TABLE 3-5:
NAND TREE TEST PIN ORDER FOR KSZ8091RNA/RND
Pin Number
Pin Name
NAND Tree Description
10
MDIO
Input
11
MDC
Input
12
RXD1
Input
13
RXD0
Input
15
CRS_DV
Input
16
REF_CLK
Input
18
INTRP
Input
19
TXEN
Input
23
LED0
Input
20
TXD0
Input
21
TXD1
Output
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3.9.1
NAND TREE I/O TESTING
Use the following procedure to check for faults on the KSZ8091RNA/RND digital I/O pin connections to the board:
1.
2.
3.
Enable NAND tree mode by setting Register 16h, Bit [5] to ‘1’.
Use board logic to drive all KSZ8091RNA/RND NAND tree input pins high.
Use board logic to drive each NAND tree input pin, in KSZ8091RNA/RND NAND tree pin order, as follows:
a) Toggle the first pin (MDIO) from high to low, and verify that the TXD1 pin switches from high to low to indicate
that the first pin is connected properly.
b) Leave the first pin (MDIO) low.
c) Toggle the second pin (MDC) from high to low, and verify that the TXD1 pin switches from low to high to
indicate that the second pin is connected properly.
d) Leave the first pin (MDIO) and the second pin (MDC) low.
e) Toggle the third pin (RXD1) from high to low, and verify that the TXD1 pin switches from high to low to indicate that the third pin is connected properly.
f) Continue with this sequence until all KSZ8091RNA/RND NAND tree input pins have been toggled.
Each KSZ8091RNA/RND NAND tree input pin must cause the TXD1 output pin to toggle high-to-low or low-to-high to
indicate a good connection. If the TXD1 pin fails to toggle when the KSZ8091RNA/RND input pin toggles from high to
low, the input pin has a fault.
3.10
Power Management
The KSZ8091RNA/RND incorporates a number of power-management modes and features that provide methods to
consume less energy. These are discussed in the following sections.
3.10.1
POWER-SAVING MODE
Power-saving mode is used to reduce the transceiver power consumption when the cable is unplugged. It is enabled
by writing a ‘1’ to Register 1Fh, Bit [10], and is in effect when Auto-Negotiation mode is enabled and the cable is disconnected (no link).
In this mode, the KSZ8091RNA/RND shuts down all transceiver blocks, except for the transmitter, energy detect, and
PLL circuits.
By default, power-saving mode is disabled after power-up.
3.10.2
ENERGY-DETECT POWER-DOWN MODE
Energy-detect power-down (EDPD) mode is used to further reduce transceiver power consumption when the cable is
unplugged. It is enabled by writing a ‘0’ to Register 18h, Bit [11], and is in effect when Auto-Negotiation mode is enabled
and the cable is disconnected (no link).
EDPD mode works with the PLL off (set by writing a ‘1’ to Register 10h, Bit [4] to automatically turn the PLL off in EDPD
mode) to turn off all KSZ8091RNA/RND transceiver blocks except the transmitter and energy-detect circuits.
Power can be reduced further by extending the time interval between transmissions of link pulses to check for the presence of a link partner. The periodic transmission of link pulses is needed to ensure the KSZ8091RNA/RND and its link
partner, when operating in the same low-power state and with Auto MDI/MDI-X disabled, can wake up when the cable
is connected between them.
By default, EDPD mode is disabled after power-up.
3.10.3
POWER-DOWN MODE
Power-down mode is used to power down the KSZ8091RNA/RND device when it is not in use after power-up. It is
enabled by writing a ‘1’ to Register 0h, Bit [11].
In this mode, the KSZ8091RNA/RND disables all internal functions except the MII management interface. The
KSZ8091RNA/RND exits (disables) power-down mode after Register 0h, Bit [11] is set back to ‘0’.
3.10.4
SLOW-OSCILLATOR MODE
Slow-oscillator mode is used to disconnect the input reference crystal/clock on XI (Pin 8) and select the on-chip slow
oscillator when the KSZ8091RNA/RND device is not in use after power-up. It is enabled by writing a ‘1’ to Register 11h,
Bit [5].
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Slow-oscillator mode works in conjunction with power-down mode to put the KSZ8091RNA/RND device in the lowest
power state, with all internal functions disabled except the MII management interface. To properly exit this mode and
return to normal PHY operation, use the following programming sequence:
1.
2.
3.
Disable slow-oscillator mode by writing a ‘0’ to Register 11h, Bit [5].
Disable power-down mode by writing a ‘0’ to Register 0h, Bit [11].
Initiate software reset by writing a ‘1’ to Register 0h, Bit [15].
3.11
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
The KSZ8091RNA/RND implements Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) as described in the IEEE Standard 802.3az for
100BASE-TX copper signaling by the two differential pairs (analog side) and according to the multi-source agreement
(MSA) of collaborating Fast Ethernet chip vendors for the RMII (digital side). The MSA agreement is based on the IEEE
Standard’s EEE implementation for the 100 Mbps Media Independent Interface (MII). The IEEE Standard is defined
around an EEE-compliant MAC on the host side and an EEE-compliant link partner on the line side that support special
signaling associated with EEE. EEE saves power by keeping the AC signal on the copper Ethernet cable at approximately 0V peak-to-peak as often as possible during periods of no traffic activity, while maintaining the link-up status.
This is referred to as low-power idle (LPI) mode or state.
During LPI mode, the copper link responds automatically when it receives traffic and resumes normal PHY operation
immediately, without blockage of traffic or loss of packet. This involves exiting LPI mode and returning to normal
100 Mbps operating mode. Wake-up time is