KSZ9896C
6-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
with GMII/RGMII/MII/RMII Interface
Highlights
• One port with 10/100/1000 Ethernet MAC
and configurable GMII/RGMII/MII/RMII interface
• IEEE 802.1X access control support
• Five ports with integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T PHY
transceivers
• Non-blocking wire-speed Ethernet switching fabric
• Full-featured forwarding and filtering control, including Access Control List (ACL) filtering
• Full VLAN and QoS support
• EtherGreen™ power management features,
including low power standby
• Flexible management interface options: SPI, I2C,
MIIM, and in-band management via any port
• Commercial/Industrial temperature range support
• 128-pin TQFP-EP (14 x 14mm) RoHS compliant pkg
Target Applications
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Stand-alone 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet switches
VoIP infrastructure switches
Broadband gateways/firewalls
Wi-Fi access points
Integrated DSL/cable modems
Security/surveillance systems
Industrial control/automation switches
Networked measurement and control systems
Features
• Switch Management Capabilities
- 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet switch basic functions:
frame buffer management, address look-up table,
queue management, MIB counters
- Non-blocking store-and-forward switch fabric assures
fast packet delivery by utilizing 4096 entry forwarding
table with 256kByte frame buffer
- Jumbo packet support up to 9000 bytes
- Port mirroring/monitoring/sniffing:
ingress and/or egress traffic to any port
- MIB counters for fully-compliant statistics gathering
34 counters per port
- Tail tagging mode (one byte added before FCS) support at host port to inform the processor which ingress
port receives the packet and its priority
- Loopback modes for remote failure diagnostics
- Rapid spanning tree protocol (RSTP) support for topology management and ring/linear recovery
- Multiple spanning tree protocol (MSTP) support
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• One Ext. MAC Port with GMII/RGMII/MII/RMII
- RGMII v2.0, RMII v1.2 with 50MHz reference clock
input/output option, MII in PHY/MAC mode
• Five Integrated PHY Ports
-
1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-Te IEEE 802.3
Fast Link-up option significantly reduces link-up time
Auto-negotiation and Auto-MDI/MDI-X support
On-chip termination resistors and internal biasing for
differential pairs to reduce power
- LinkMD® cable diagnostic capabilities for determining
cable opens, shorts, and length
• Advanced Switch Capabilities
- IEEE 802.1Q VLAN support for 128 active VLAN
groups and the full range of 4096 VLAN IDs
- IEEE 802.1p/Q tag insertion/removal on per port basis
- VLAN ID on per port or VLAN basis
- IEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow control and half-duplex
back pressure collision control
- IEEE 802.1X access control
(Port-based and MAC address based)
- IGMP v1/v2/v3 snooping for multicast packet filtering
- IPv6 multicast listener discovery (MLD) snooping
- IPv4/IPv6 QoS support, QoS/CoS packet prioritization
- 802.1p QoS packet classification with 4 priority queues
- Programmable rate limiting at ingress/egress ports
- Broadcast storm protection
- Four priority queues with dynamic packet mapping for
IEEE 802.1p, IPv4 DIFFSERV, IPv6 Traffic Class
- MAC filtering function to filter or forward unknown unicast, multicast and VLAN packets
- Self-address filtering for implementing ring topologies
• Comprehensive Configuration Registers Access
- High-speed 4-wire SPI (up to 50MHz), I2C interfaces
provide access to all internal registers
- MII Management (MIIM, MDC/MDIO 2-wire) Interface
provides access to all PHY registers
- In-band management via any of the data ports
- I/O pin strapping facility to set certain register bits from
I/O pins at reset time
- On-the-fly configurable control registers
• Power Management
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Energy detect power-down mode on cable disconnect
Dynamic clock tree control
Unused ports can be individually powered down
Full-chip software power-down
Wake-on-LAN (WoL) standby power mode with PME
interrupt output for system wake upon triggered events
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Table of Contents
1.0 Preface ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.0 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.0 Pin Descriptions and Configuration ................................................................................................................................................. 9
4.0 Functional Description .................................................................................................................................................................. 20
5.0 Device Registers ........................................................................................................................................................................... 64
6.0 Operational Characteristics ......................................................................................................................................................... 169
7.0 Design Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................................................... 185
8.0 Package Information ................................................................................................................................................................... 188
Appendix A: Data Sheet Revision History ......................................................................................................................................... 190
The Microchip Web Site .................................................................................................................................................................... 191
Customer Change Notification Service ............................................................................................................................................. 191
Customer Support ............................................................................................................................................................................. 191
Product Identification System ........................................................................................................................................................... 192
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1.0
PREFACE
1.1
Glossary of Terms
TABLE 1-1:
GENERAL TERMS
Term
Description
10BASE-Te
10 Mbps Ethernet, 2.5V signaling, IEEE 802.3 compliant
100BASE-TX
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u compliant
1000BASE-T
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.3ab compliant
ADC
Analog-to-Digital Converter
AN
Auto-Negotiation
BLW
Baseline Wander
BPDU
Bridge Protocol Data Unit. Messages which carry the Spanning Tree Protocol information.
Byte
8 bits
CRC
Cyclic Redundancy Check. A common technique for detection data transmission
errors. CRC for Ethernet is 32 bits long.
CSR
Control and Status Registers
DA
Destination Address
DWORD
32 bits
FCS
Frame Check Sequence. The extra checksum characters added to the end of an
Ethernet frame, used for error detection and correction.
FID
Frame or Filter ID. Specifies the frame identifier. Alternately is the filter identifier.
FIFO
First In First Out buffer
FSM
Finite State Machine
GPIO
General Purpose I/O
Host
External system (Includes processor, application software, etc.)
IGMP
Internet Group Management Protocol. Defined by RFC 1112, RFC 2236, and RFC
4604 to establish multicast group membership in IPv4 networks.
IPG
Inter-Packet Gap. A time delay between successive data packets mandated by the
network standard for protocol reasons.
Jumbo Packet
A packet larger than the standard Ethernet packet (1518 bytes). Large packet sizes
allow for more efficient use of bandwidth, lower overhead, less processing, etc.
lsb
Least Significant Bit
LSB
Least Significant Byte
MAC
Media Access Controller. A functional block responsible for implementing the media
access control layer, which is a sublayer of the data link layer.
MDI
Medium Dependent Interface. An Ethernet port connection that allows network hubs or
switches to connect to other hubs or switches without a null-modem, or crossover,
cable.
MDIX
Media Independent Interface with Crossover. An Ethernet port connection that allows
networked end stations (i.e., PCs or workstations) to connect to each other using a
null-modem, or crossover, cable.
MIB
Management Information Base. The MIB comprises the management portion of network devices. This can include monitoring traffic levels and faults (statistical), and can
also change operating parameters in network nodes (static forwarding addresses).
MII
Media Independent Interface. The MII accesses PHY registers as defined in the IEEE
802.3 specification.
MIIM
Media Independent Interface Management
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TABLE 1-1:
GENERAL TERMS (CONTINUED)
Term
Description
MLD
Multicast Listening Discovery. This protocol is defined by RFC 3810 and RFC 4604 to
establish multicast group membership in IPv6 networks.
MLT-3
Multi-Level Transmission Encoding (3-Levels). A tri-level encoding method where a
change in the logic level represents a code bit “1” and the logic output remaining at the
same level represents a code bit “0”.
msb
Most Significant Bit
MSB
Most Significant Byte
NRZ
Non Return to Zero. A type of signal data encoding whereby the signal does not return
to a zero state in between bits.
NRZI
Non Return to Zero Inverted. This encoding method inverts the signal for a “1” and
leaves the signal unchanged for a “0”
N/A
Not Applicable
NC
No Connect
OUI
Organizationally Unique Identifier
PHY
A device or function block which performs the physical layer interface function in a network.
PLL
Phase Locked Loop. A electronic circuit that controls an oscillator so that it maintains a
constant phase angle (i.e., lock) on the frequency of an input, or reference, signal.
RESERVED
Refers to a reserved bit field or address. Unless otherwise noted, reserved bits must
always be zero for write operations. Unless otherwise noted, values are not guaranteed when reading reserved bits. Unless otherwise noted, do not read or write to
reserved addresses.
RTC
Real-Time Clock
SA
Source Address
SFD
Start of Frame Delimiter. The 8-bit value indicating the end of the preamble of an
Ethernet frame.
SQE
Signal Quality Error (also known as “heartbeat”)
SSD
Start of Stream Delimiter
TCP
Transmission Control Protocol
UDP
User Datagram Protocol - A connectionless protocol run on top of IP networks
UTP
Unshielded Twisted Pair. Commonly a cable containing 4 twisted pairs of wire.
UUID
Universally Unique IDentifier
VLAN
Virtual Local Area Network
WORD
16 bits
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1.2
Buffer Types
TABLE 1-2:
BUFFER TYPES
Buffer Type
I
Description
Input
IPU
IPU/O
IPD
IPD/O
O8
Input with internal pull-up (58 k ±30%)
Input with internal pull-up (58 k ±30%) during power-up/reset;
output pin during normal operation
Input with internal pull-down (58 k ±30%)
Input with internal pull-down (58 k ±30%) during power-up/reset;
output pin during normal operation
Output with 8 mA sink and 8 mA source
O24
Output with 24 mA sink and 24 mA source
OPU
Output (8mA) with internal pull-up (58 k ±30%)
OPD
Output (8mA) with internal pull-down (58 k ±30%)
AIO
Analog bidirectional
ICLK
Crystal oscillator input pin
OCLK
Crystal oscillator output pin
P
Power
GND
Ground
Note:
Refer to Section 6.3, "Electrical Characteristics," on page 170 for the electrical characteristics of the various buffers.
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Register Nomenclature
TABLE 1-3:
REGISTER NOMENCLATURE
Register Bit Type Notation
R
Read: A register or bit with this attribute can be read.
W
Write: A register or bit with this attribute can be written.
RO
Read only: Read only. Writes have no effect.
RC
Read to Clear: Contents is cleared after the read. Writes have no effect.
WO
Write only: If a register or bit is write-only, reads will return unspecified data.
WC
Write One to Clear: Writing a one clears the value. Writing a zero has no effect.
LL
Latch Low: Applies to certain RO status bits. If a status condition causes this bit to go
low, it will maintain the low state until read, even if the status condition changes. A read
clears the latch, allowing the bit to go high if dictated by the status condition.
LH
Latch High: Applies to certain RO status bits. If a status condition causes this bit to go
high, it will maintain the high state until read, even if the status condition changes. A
read clears the latch, allowing the bit to go low if dictated by the status condition.
SC
Self-Clearing: Contents are self-cleared after the being set. Writes of zero have no
effect. Contents can be read.
RESERVED
1.4
Register Bit Description
Reserved Field: Reserved fields must be written with zeros, unless otherwise indicated, to ensure future compatibility. The value of reserved bits is not guaranteed on a
read.
References
• NXP I2C-Bus Specification (UM10204, April 4, 2014): www.nxp.com/documents/user_manual/UM10204.pdf
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2.0
INTRODUCTION
2.1
General Description
The KSZ9896C is a highly-integrated, IEEE 802.3 compliant networking device that incorporates a layer-2 managed
Gigabit Ethernet switch, five 10BASE-Te/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T physical layer transceivers (PHYs) and associated
MAC units, and one configurable GMII/RGMII/MII/RMII MAC port for direct connection to a host processor/controller,
another Ethernet switch, or an Ethernet PHY transceiver.
The KSZ9896C is built upon industry-leading Ethernet technology, with features designed to offload host processing
and streamline the overall design:
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Non-blocking wire-speed Ethernet switch fabric
Full-featured forwarding and filtering control, including port-based Access Control List (ACL) filtering
Full VLAN and QoS support
Traffic prioritization with per-port ingress/egress queues and by traffic classification
Spanning Tree support
IEEE 802.1X access control support
A host processor can access all KSZ9896C registers for control over all PHY, MAC, and switch functions. Full register
access is available via the integrated SPI or I2C interfaces, and by in-band management via any one of the data ports.
PHY register access is provided by a MIIM interface. Flexible digital I/O voltage allows the MAC port to interface directly
with a 1.8/2.5/3.3V host processor/controller/FPGA.
Additionally, a robust assortment of power-management features including Wake-on-LAN (WoL) for low power standby
operation, have been designed to satisfy energy-efficient system requirements.
The KSZ9896C is available in commercial (0°C to +70°C) and industrial (-40°C to +85°C) temperature ranges. An internal block diagram of the KSZ9896C is shown in Figure 2-1.
INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
10/100/1000
PHY 1
GMAC 1
Port 2
10/100/1000
PHY 2
GMAC 2
Port 3
10/100/1000
PHY 3
GMAC 3
Port 4
10/100/1000
PHY 4
GMAC 4
Port 5
10/100/1000
PHY 5
GMAC 5
Control
Registers
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GMAC 6
Queue Management, QOS, Etc.
Port 1
Switch Engine
FIGURE 2-1:
GMII/RGMII/
MII/RMII
Address
Lookup
MIB
Counters
Frame
Buffers
Queue
Mgmt.
SPI/I2C/MIIM
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS AND CONFIGURATION
3.1
Pin Assignments
The device pin diagram for the KSZ9896C can be seen in Figure 3-1. Table 3-1 provides a KSZ9896C pin assignment
table. Pin descriptions are provided in Section 3.2, "Pin Descriptions".
PIN ASSIGNMENTS (TOP VIEW)
96
95
94
93
92
91
90
89
88
87
86
85
84
83
82
81
80
79
78
77
76
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
SDO
RESET_N
CLKO_25_125
NC
INTRP_N
PME_N
LED2_1
LED2_0
NC
NC
LED3_1
LED3_0
DVDDL
LED4_1
LED4_0
GND
RXD6_0
RXD6_1
RXD6_2
RXD6_3
CRS6
RX_ER6/RX_CLK6
VDDIO
RX_DV6/CRS_DV6/RX_CTL6
RX_CLK6/REFCLKO6
DVDDL
TXD6_0
TXD6_1
TXD6_2
TXD6_3
COL6
TX_ER6
FIGURE 3-1:
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
KSZ9896C
128-TQFP-EP
( Top View)
G ND
(Connect exposed pad to ground with a via field)
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
TX_EN6/TX_CTL6
TX_CLK6/REFCLKI6
RXD6_4
NC
RXD6_5
RXD6_6
RXD6_7
VDDIO
DVDDL
TXD6_4
TXD6_5
TXD6_6
TXD6_7
GND
GND
VDDIO
DVDDL
GND
NC
DVDDL
AVDDH
TXRX4M_D
TXRX4P_D
AVDDL
TXRX4M_C
TXRX4P_C
TXRX4M_B
TXRX4P_B
AVDDL
TXRX4M_A
TXRX4P_A
AVDDH
TXRX1P_A
TXRX1M_A
AVDDL
TXRX1P_B
TXRX1M_B
TXRX1P_C
TXRX1M_C
TXRX1P_D
TXRX1M_D
AVDDH
DVDDL
TXRX2P_A
TXRX2M_A
AVDDL
TXRX2P_B
TXRX2M_B
TXRX2P_C
TXRX2M_C
AVDDL
TXRX2P_D
TXRX2M_D
AVDDH
DVDDL
TXRX3P_A
TXRX3M_A
TXRX3P_B
TXRX3M_B
TXRX3P_C
TXRX3M_C
AVDDL
TXRX3P_D
TXRX3M_D
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
SDI/SDA/MDIO
VDDIO
SCS_N
SCL/MDC
GND
LED5_0
LED5_1
DVDDL
LED1_0
LED1_1
GND
NC
GND
DVDDL
AVDDH
TXRX5P_A
TXRX5M_A
AVDDL
TXRX5P_B
TXRX5M_B
TXRX5P_C
TXRX5M_C
AVDDL
TXRX5P_D
TXRX5M_D
AVDDH
GND
AVDDL
XO
XI
ISET
AVDDH
Note:
When an “_N” is used at the end of the signal name, it indicates that the signal is active low. For example,
RESET_N indicates that the reset signal is active low.
The buffer type for each signal is indicated in the “Buffer Type” column of the pin description tables in Section 3.2, "Pin Descriptions". A description of the buffer types is provided in Section 1.2, "Buffer Types".
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TABLE 3-1:
PIN ASSIGNMENTS
Pin
Pin Name
Pin
Pin Name
Pin
Pin Name
Pin
Pin Name
1
TXRX1P_A
33
AVDDH
65
TX_ER6
97
SDI/SDA/MDIO
2
TXRX1M_A
34
TXRX4P_A
66
COL6
98
VDDIO
3
AVDDL
35
TXRX4M_A
67
TXD6_3
99
SCS_N
4
TXRX1P_B
36
AVDDL
68
TXD6_2
100
SCL/MDC
5
TXRX1M_B
37
TXRX4P_B
69
TXD6_1
101
GND
6
TXRX1P_C
38
TXRX4M_B
70
TXD6_0
102
LED5_0
7
TXRX1M_C
39
TXRX4P_C
71
DVDDL
103
LED5_1 (Note 3-1)
8
TXRX1P_D
40
TXRX4M_C
72
9
TXRX1M_D
41
AVDDL
73
10
AVDDH
42
TXRX4P_D
11
DVDDL
43
TXRX4M_D
RX_CLK6/REFCLKO6 104
DVDDL
RX_DV6/CRS_DV6/
RX_CTL6 (Note 3-1)
105
LED1_0
74
VDDIO
106
LED1_1 (Note 3-1)
75
RX_ER6/RX_CLK6
107
GND
(Note 3-1)
12
TXRX2P_A
44
AVDDH
76
CRS6
108
NC
13
TXRX2M_A
45
DVDDL
77
RXD6_3 (Note 3-1)
109
GND
14
AVDDL
46
NC
78
RXD6_2 (Note 3-1)
110
DVDDL
15
TXRX2P_B
47
GND
79
RXD6_1 (Note 3-1)
111
AVDDH
16
TXRX2M_B
48
DVDDL
80
RXD6_0 (Note 3-1)
112
TXRX5P_A
TXRX5M_A
17
TXRX2P_C
49
VDDIO
81
GND
113
18
TXRX2M_C
50
GND
82
LED4_0 (Note 3-1)
114
AVDDL
19
AVDDL
51
GND
83
LED4_1 (Note 3-1)
115
TXRX5P_B
TXRX5M_B
20
TXRX2P_D
52
TXD6_7
84
DVDDL
116
21
TXRX2M_D
53
TXD6_6
85
LED3_0
117
TXRX5P_C
22
AVDDH
54
TXD6_5
86
LED3_1 (Note 3-1)
118
TXRX5M_C
23
DVDDL
55
TXD6_4
87
NC
119
AVDDL
24
TXRX3P_A
56
DVDDL
88
NC
120
TXRX5P_D
25
TXRX3M_A
57
VDDIO
89
LED2_0 (Note 3-1)
121
TXRX5M_D
26
TXRX3P_B
58
RXD6_7
90
LED2_1 (Note 3-1)
122
AVDDH
27
TXRX3M_B
59
RXD6_6
91
PME_N
123
GND
28
TXRX3P_C
60
RXD6_5
92
INTRP_N
124
AVDDL
29
TXRX3M_C
61
NC
93
NC
125
XO
30
AVDDL
62
RXD6_4
94
CLKO_25_125
126
XI
31
TXRX3P_D
63
TX_CLK6/REFCLKI6
95
RESET_N
127
ISET
32
TXRX3M_D
64
TX_EN6/TX_CTL6
96
SDO
128
AVDDH
Exposed Pad Must be Connected to GND
Note 3-1
This pin provides configuration strap functions during hardware/software resets. Refer to Section
3.2.1, "Configuration Straps" for additional information.
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3.2
Pin Descriptions
This sections details the functions of the various device signals.
TABLE 3-2:
PIN DESCRIPTIONS
Buffer
Type
Name
Symbol
Port 5-1
Ethernet TX/RX
Pair A +
TXRX[5:1]P_A
Port 5-1
Ethernet TX/RX
Pair A -
TXRX[5:1]M_A
Port 5-1
Ethernet TX/RX
Pair B +
TXRX[5:1]P_B
Port 5-1
Ethernet TX/RX
Pair B -
TXRX[5:1]M_B
Port 5-1
Ethernet TX/RX
Pair C +
TXRX[5:1]P_C
AIO
Port 5-1 1000BASE-T Differential Data Pair C (+)
Port 5-1
Ethernet TX/RX
Pair C -
TXRX[5:1]M_C
AIO
Port 5-1 1000BASE-T Differential Data Pair C (-)
Port 5-1
Ethernet TX/RX
Pair D +
TXRX[5:1]P_D
AIO
Port 5-1 1000BASE-T Differential Data Pair D (+)
Port 5-1
Ethernet TX/RX
Pair D -
TXRX[5:1]M_D
AIO
Port 5-1 1000BASE-T Differential Data Pair D (-)
Description
Ports 5-1 Gigabit Ethernet Pins
AIO
Port 5-1 1000BASE-T Differential Data Pair A (+)
Note:
AIO
Port 5-1 1000BASE-T Differential Data Pair A (-)
Note:
AIO
100BASE-TX and 10BASE-Te are also supported on the A and B pairs.
Port 5-1 1000BASE-T Differential Data Pair B (+)
Note:
AIO
100BASE-TX and 10BASE-Te are also supported on the A and B pairs.
100BASE-TX and 10BASE-Te are also supported on the A and B pairs.
Port 5-1 1000BASE-T Differential Data Pair B (-)
Note:
100BASE-TX and 10BASE-Te are also supported on the A and B pairs.
Port 6 GMII/RGMII/MII/RMII Pins
Port 6
Transmit/
Reference
Clock
TX_CLK6/
REFCLKI6
I/O8
MII Mode: TX_CLK6 is the Port 6 25/2.5MHz Transmit
Clock. In PHY mode this pin is an output, in MAC mode it is
an input.
RMII Mode: REFCLKI6 is the Port 6 50MHz Reference
Clock input when in RMII Normal mode. This pin is unused
when in RMII Clock mode.
GMII Mode: GTX_CLK6 is the Port 6 125MHz Transmit
Clock input.
RGMII Mode: TX_CLK6 is the Port 6 125/25/2.5MHz
Transmit Clock input.
Port 6
Transmit
Enable/Control
TX_EN6/
TX_CTL6
IPD
MII/RMII/GMII Modes: TX_EN6 is the Port 6 Transmit
Enable.
RGMII Mode: TX_CTL6 is the Port 6 Transmit Control.
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED)
Name
Symbol
Buffer
Type
Port 6
Transmit Error
TX_ER6
IPD
Description
MII/GMII Mode: Port 6 Transmit Error input.
RMII/RGMII Modes: Not used. Do not connect this pin in
these modes of operation.
Port 6
Collision Detect
COL6
IPD/O8
MII/GMII Mode: Port 6 Collision Detect. In PHY mode this
pin is an output, in MAC mode it is an input.
RMII/RGMII Modes: Not used. Do not connect this pin in
these modes of operation.
Port 6
Transmit Data 7
TXD6_7
IPD
GMII Mode: Port 6 Transmit Data bus bit 7.
MII/RMII/RGMII Modes: Not used. Do not connect this pin
in this mode of operation.
Port 6
Transmit Data 6
TXD6_6
IPD
GMII Mode: Port 6 Transmit Data bus bit 6.
MII/RMII/RGMII Modes: Not used. Do not connect this pin
in this mode of operation.
Port 6
Transmit Data 5
TXD6_5
IPD
GMII Mode: Port 6 Transmit Data bus bit 5.
MII/RMII/RGMII Modes: Not used. Do not connect this pin
in this mode of operation.
Port 6
Transmit Data 4
TXD6_4
IPD
GMII Mode: Port 6 Transmit Data bus bit 4.
MII/RMII/RGMII Modes: Not used. Do not connect this pin
in this mode of operation.
Port 6
Transmit Data 3
TXD6_3
IPD
MII/GMII/RGMII Modes: Port 6 Transmit Data bus bit 3.
RMII Mode: Not used. Do not connect this pin in this mode
of operation.
Port 6
Transmit Data 2
TXD6_2
IPD
MII/GMII/RGMII Modes: Port 6 Transmit Data bus bit 2.
RMII Mode: Not used. Do not connect this pin in this mode
of operation.
Port 6
Transmit Data 1
TXD6_1
IPD
MII/RMII/GMII/RGMII Modes: Port 6 Transmit Data bus bit
1.
Port 6
Transmit Data 0
TXD6_0
IPD
MII/RMII/GMII/RGMII Modes: Port 6 Transmit Data bus bit
0.
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TABLE 3-2:
PIN DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED)
Name
Symbol
Port 6
Receive/
Reference
Clock
RX_CLK6/
REFCLKO6
Buffer
Type
I/O24
Description
MII Mode: RX_CLK6 is the Port 6 25/2.5MHz Receive
Clock. In PHY mode this pin is an output, in MAC mode it is
an input.
GMII/MII 2-Wire Mode: Receive Clock. GRX_CLK6 is the
Port 6 125MHz Receive Clock output for GMII (1000Mbps),
and the Port 6 RX_CLK6 input for MII (10/100Mbps).
GMII/MII 3-Wire Mode: Receive Clock. GRX_CLK6 is the
Port 6 125MHz Receive Clock output for GMII (1000Mbps).
Refer to the RX_ER6/RX_CLK6 pin for the MII Receive
Clock in this mode.
RMII Mode: REFCLKO6 is the Port 6 50MHz Reference
Clock output when in RMII Clock mode. This pin is unused
when in RMII Normal mode.
RGMII Mode: RX_CLK6 is the Port 6 125/25/2.5MHz
Receive Clock output.
Port 6
Receive Data
Valid / Carrier
Sense / Control
RX_DV6/
CRS_DV6/
RX_CTL6
IPD/O24
MII/GMII Mode: RX_DV6 is the Port 6 Received Data Valid
output.
RMII Mode: CRS_DV6 is the Carrier Sense / Receive Data
Valid output.
RGMII Mode: RX_CTL6 is the Receive Control output.
Note:
Port 6
Receive Error
RX_ER6/RX_CLK6
IPD/O24
This pin also provides configuration strap functions during hardware/software resets. Refer to
Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps" for additional information.
MII Mode: Port 6 Receive Error output.
GMII/MII 2-Wire Mode: RX_ER6 Port 6 Receive Error output.
GMII/MII 3-Wire Mode: RX_CLK6 Port 6 25/2.5MHz
Receive Clock input for MII (in MAC Mode).
RMII/RGMII Modes: Not used. Do not connect this pin in
these modes of operation.
Note:
Port 6
Carrier Sense
CRS6
IPD/O8
This pin also provides configuration strap functions during hardware/software resets. Refer to
Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps" for additional information.
MII/GMII Mode: Port 6 Carrier Sense. In PHY mode this pin
is an output, in MAC mode it is an input.
RMII/RGMII Modes: Not used. Do not connect this pin in
these modes of operation.
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED)
Name
Symbol
Buffer
Type
Port 6
Receive Data 7
RXD6_7
IPD/O24
Description
GMII Mode: Port 6 Receive Data bus bit 7.
MII/RMII/RGMII Modes: Not used. Do not connect this pin
in this mode of operation.
Port 6
Receive Data 6
RXD6_6
IPD/O24
GMII Mode: Port 6 Receive Data bus bit 6.
MII/RMII/RGMII Modes: Not used. Do not connect this pin
in this mode of operation.
Port 6
Receive Data 5
RXD6_5
IPD/O24
GMII Mode: Port 6 Receive Data bus bit 5.
MII/RMII/RGMII Modes: Not used. Do not connect this pin
in this mode of operation.
Port 6
Receive Data 4
RXD6_4
IPD/O24
GMII Mode: Port 6 Receive Data bus bit 4.
MII/RMII/RGMII Modes: Not used. Do not connect this pin
in this mode of operation.
Port 6
Receive Data 3
RXD6_3
IPD/O24
MII/GMII/RGMII Modes: Port 6 Receive Data bus bit 3.
RMII Mode: Not used. Do not connect this pin in this mode
of operation.
Note:
Port 6
Receive Data 2
RXD6_2
IPD/O24
This pin also provides configuration strap functions during hardware/software resets. Refer to
Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps" for additional information.
MII/GMII/RGMII Modes: Port 6 Receive Data bus bit 2.
RMII Mode: Not used. Do not connect this pin in this mode
of operation.
Note:
Port 6
Receive Data 1
RXD6_1
IPD/O24
MII/RMII//GMIIRGMII Modes: Port 6 Receive Data bus bit
1.
Note:
Port 6
Receive Data 0
RXD6_0
IPD/O24
This pin also provides configuration strap functions during hardware/software resets. Refer to
Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps" for additional information.
This pin also provides configuration strap functions during hardware/software resets. Refer to
Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps" for additional information.
MII/RMII//GMIIRGMII Modes: Port 6 Receive Data bus bit
0.
Note:
This pin also provides configuration strap functions during hardware/software resets. Refer to
Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps" for additional information.
SPI/I2C/MIIM Interface Pins
SPI/I2C/MIIM
Serial Clock
SCL/MDC
IPU
SPI Data Out
SDO
O8
SPI/I2C Modes: SCL serial clock.
MIIM Mode: MDC serial clock.
SPI Mode: Data out (also known as MISO).
I2C/MIIM Modes: Not used.
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TABLE 3-2:
PIN DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED)
Name
Symbol
Buffer
Type
SPI Data In /
I2C/MIIM Data
In/Out
SDI/SDA/MDIO
IPU/O8
Description
SPI Mode: SDI Data In (also known as MOSI).
I2C Mode: SDA Data In/Out.
MIIM Mode: MDIO Data In/Out.
SDI and MDIO are open-drain signals when in the output
state. An external pull-up resistor to VDDIO (1.0kΩ to
4.7kΩ) is required.
SPI Chip Select
SCS_N
IPU
SPI Mode: Chip Select (active low).
I2C/MIIM Modes: Not used.
LED Pins
Port 1
LED Indicator 0
LED1_0
IPU/O8
Port 1 LED Indicator 0.
Active low output sinks current to light an external LED.
Port 1
LED Indicator 1
LED1_1
IPU/O8
Port 1 LED Indicator 1.
Active low output sinks current to light an external LED.
Note:
Port 2
LED Indicator 0
LED2_0
IPU/O8
Port 2 LED Indicator 0.
Active low output sinks current to light an external LED.
Note:
Port 2
LED Indicator 1
LED2_1
IPU/O8
This pin also provides configuration strap functions during hardware/software resets. Refer to
Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps" for additional information.
This pin also provides configuration strap functions during hardware/software resets. Refer to
Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps" for additional information.
Port 2 LED Indicator 1.
Active low output sinks current to light an external LED.
Note:
This pin also provides configuration strap functions during hardware/software resets. Refer to
Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps" for additional information.
Port 3
LED Indicator 0
LED3_0
IPU/O8
Port 3 LED Indicator 0.
Active low output sinks current to light an external LED.
Port 3
LED Indicator 1
LED3_1
IPU/O8
Port 3 LED Indicator 1.
Active low output sinks current to light an external LED.
Note:
Port 4
LED Indicator 0
LED4_0
IPU/O8
Port 4 LED Indicator 0.
Active low output sinks current to light an external LED.
Note:
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Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps" for additional information.
This pin also provides configuration strap functions during hardware/software resets. Refer to
Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps" for additional information.
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED)
Name
Symbol
Buffer
Type
Port 4
LED Indicator 1
LED4_1
IPU/O8
Description
Port 4 LED Indicator 1.
Active low output sinks current to light an external LED.
Note:
This pin also provides configuration strap functions during hardware/software resets. Refer to
Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps" for additional information.
Port 5
LED Indicator 0
LED5_0
IPU/O8
Port 5 LED Indicator 0.
Active low output sinks current to light an external LED.
Port 5
LED Indicator 1
LED5_1
IPU/O8
Port 5 LED Indicator 1.
Active low output sinks current to light an external LED.
Note:
This pin also provides configuration strap functions during hardware/software resets. Refer to
Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps" for additional information.
Miscellaneous Pins
Interrupt
INTRP_N
OPU
Active low, open-drain interrupt.
Note:
Power
Management
Event
PME_N
O8
This pin requires an external pull-up resistor.
Power Management Event.
This output signal indicates that an energy detect event has
occurred. It is intended to wake up the system from a low
power mode.
Note:
The assertion polarity is programmable (default
active low). An external pull-up resistor is
required for active-low operation; an external
pull-down resistor is required for active-high
operation.
System Reset
RESET_N
IPU
Active low system reset.
The device must be reset either during or after power-on.
An RC circuit is suggested for power-on reset.
Crystal Clock /
Oscillator Input
XI
ICLK
Crystal clock / oscillator input.
When using a 25MHz crystal, this input is connected to one
lead of the crystal. When using an oscillator, this pin is the
input from the oscillator. The crystal oscillator should have a
tolerance of ±50ppm.
Crystal Clock
Output
XO
OCLK
Crystal clock / oscillator output.
When using a 25MHz crystal, this output is connected to
one lead of the crystal. When using an oscillator, this pin is
left unconnected.
25/125MHz
Reference
Clock Output
CLKO_25_125
IPU/O24
25/125MHz reference clock output, derived from the crystal
input.
Transmit
Output Current
Set Resistor
ISET
A
Transmit output current set resistor.
This pin configures the physical transmit output current. It
must be connected to GND through a 6.04kΩ 1% resistor.
No Connect
NC
-
No Connect. For proper operation, this pin must be left
unconnected.
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PIN DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED)
Buffer
Type
Name
Symbol
Description
+3.3/2.5/1.8V
I/O Power
VDDIO
P
+3.3V / +2.5V / +1.8V I/O Power
+2.5V
Analog Power
AVDDH
P
+2.5V Analog Power
+1.2V
Analog Power
AVDDL
P
+1.2V Analog Power
+1.2V
Digital Power
DVDDL
P
+1.2V Digital Power
Ground
GND
GND
Power/Ground Pins
3.2.1
Ground (pins and pad)
CONFIGURATION STRAPS
The KSZ9896C utilizes configuration strap pins to configure the device for different modes. While RESET_N is low,
these pins are hi-Z. Pull-up/down resistors are used to create high or low states on these pins, which are internally sampled at the rising edge of RESET_N. All of these pins have a weak internal pull-up or pull-down resistor which provides
a default level for strapping. To strap an LED pin low, use a 750Ω to 1kΩ external pull-down resistor. To strap a non-LED
pin high, use an external 1kΩ to 10kΩ pull-up resistor to VDDIO. Once RESET_N is high, all of these pins become driven
outputs.
Because the internal pull-up/down resistors are not strong, consideration must be given to any other pull-up/down resistors which may reside on the board or inside a device connected to these pins.
When an LED pin is directly driving an LED, the effect of the LED and LED load resistor on the strapping level must be
considered. This is the reason for using a small value resistor to pull an LED pin low. This is especially true when an
LED is powered from a voltage that is higher than VDDIO.
The configuration strap pins and their associated functions are detailed in Table 3-3.
TABLE 3-3:
CONFIGURATION STRAP DESCRIPTIONS
Configuration
Strap Pin
Description
LED1_1
Flow Control (All Ports)
0: Flow control disabled
1: Flow control enabled (Default)
LED2_1
Link-up Mode (All PHYs)
0: Fast Link-up: Auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDI-X are disabled
1: Normal Link-up: Auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDI-X are enabled (Default)
Note:
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for specialized applications.
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CONFIGURATION STRAP DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED)
Configuration
Strap Pin
Description
LED2_0, LED4_0
When LED2_1 = 1 at strap-in (Normal Link-up):
[LED2_0, LED4_0]: Auto-Negotiation Enable (All PHYs) / NAND Tree Test Mode
00: Reserved
01: Auto-negotiation disabled
10: NAND Tree test mode
11: Auto-negotiation enabled (Default)
When LED2_1 = 0 at strap-in (Fast Link-up; All PHYs Full-Duplex):
LED2_0: 1000BASE-T Master/Slave Mode, 10/100BASE-T MDI/MDI-X Mode (All PHYs)
0: 1000BASE-T: Slave Mode
10/100BASE-T: MDI-X
1: 1000BASE-T: Master Mode (Default)
10/100BASE-T: MDI (Default)
LED4_0: PHY Speed Select (All PHYs)
0: 1000BASE-T
1: 100BASE-TX (Default)
LED4_1, LED3_1
[LED4_1, LED3_1]: Management Interface Mode
00: MIIM (MDIO)
01: I2C
1x: SPI (Default)
LED5_1
RXD6_3, RXD6_2
Switch Enable at Startup
0: Start Switch is disabled. The switch will not forward packets until the Start Switch bit is set
in the Switch Operation Register.
1: Start Switch is enabled. The switch will forward packets immediately after reset. (Default)
[RXD6_3, RXD6_2]: Port 6 Mode
00: RGMII (Default)
01: RMII
10: GMII/MII
11: MII
RXD6_1
Port 6 MII/RMII/GMII Mode
0: MII: PHY Mode (Default)
RMII: Clock Mode. RMII 50MHz reference clock is output on REFCLKO6. (Default)
GMII: PHY Mode
RGMII: No effect
1: MII: MAC Mode
RMII: Normal Mode. RMII 50MHz reference clock is input on REFCLKI6.
GMII: MAC Mode
RGMII: No effect
RXD6_0
Port 6 Speed Select
0: 1000Mbps Mode (Default)
1: 10/100Mbps Mode
Note:
If Port 6 is configured for MII or RMII, set the speed to 100Mbps.
RX_DV6/CRS_DV6/ In-Band Management
RX_CTL6
0: Disable In-Band Management (Default)
1: Enable In-Band Management
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CONFIGURATION STRAP DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED)
Configuration
Strap Pin
RX_ER6/RX_CLK6
Description
GMII/MII Clock Mode
0: 2-Wire Clock Mode (Default)
1: 3-Wire Clock Mode
These modes affect the GMII and MII clocks for outgoing data on the Port 6 RX signals. The
strapped value is readable on bit 0 of the Port 6 XMII Port Control 0 Register and may be
overwritten.
In 2-Wire mode, pin 72 (RX_CLK6/REFCLKO6) is used for either the GMII output clock or
the MII clock.
In 3-Wire mode, pin 72 (RX_CLK6/REFCLKO6) is used for the GMII output clock, and pin 75
(RX_ER6/RX_CLK6) is used for the MII input clock when in MAC mode. 3-Wire mode is
intended as an option, when in MAC mode, for connection to a 1000/100/10Mbps PHY which
has separate pins for the GMII (1000Mbps) GTX_CLK clock and the MII (100/10Mbps) TX_CLK clock.
When the MAC interface does not need to be switchable between GMII and MII, or when in
PHY mode, do not select 3-Wire mode.
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4.0
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
This section provides functional descriptions for the following:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Physical Layer Transceiver (PHY)
LEDs
Media Access Controller (MAC)
Switch
NAND Tree Support
Clocking
Power
Power Management
Management Interface
In-Band Management
MAC Interface (Port 6)
4.1
Physical Layer Transceiver (PHY)
Ports 1 through 5 include completely integrated triple-speed (10BASE-Te, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) Ethernet physical layer transceivers for transmission and reception of data over standard four-pair unshielded twisted pair (UTP), CAT5 or better Ethernet cable.
The device reduces board cost and simplifies board layout by using on-chip termination resistors for the differential
pairs, eliminating the need for external termination resistors. The internal chip termination and biasing provides significant power savings when compared with using external biasing and termination resistors.
The device can automatically detect and correct for differential pair misplacements and polarity reversals, and correct
for propagation delay differences between the four differential pairs, as specified in the IEEE 802.3 standard for
1000BASE-T operation.
4.1.1
1000BASE-T TRANSCEIVER
The 1000BASE-T transceiver is based on a mixed-signal/digital signal processing (DSP) architecture, which includes
the analog front-end, digital channel equalizers, trellis encoders/decoders, echo cancelers, cross-talk cancelers, a precision clock recovery scheme, and power-efficient line drivers.
4.1.1.1
Analog Echo Cancellation Circuit
In 1000BASE-T mode, the analog echo cancellation circuit helps to reduce the near-end echo. This analog hybrid circuit
relieves the burden of the ADC and the adaptive equalizer. This circuit is disabled in 10BASE-Te/100BASE-TX mode.
4.1.1.2
Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
In 1000BASE-T mode, the automatic gain control circuit provides initial gain adjustment to boost up the signal level. This
pre-conditioning circuit is used to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of the receive signal.
4.1.1.3
Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
In 1000BASE-T mode, the analog-to-digital converter digitizes the incoming signal. ADC performance is essential to the
overall performance of the transceiver. This circuit is disabled in 10BASE-Te/100BASE-TX mode.
4.1.1.4
Timing Recovery Circuit
In 1000BASE-T mode, the mixed signal clock recovery circuit, together with the digital phase locked loop (PLL), is used
to recover and track the incoming timing information from the received data. The digital PLL has very low long-term jitter
to maximize the signal-to-noise ratio of the receive signal.
The 1000BASE-T slave PHY must transmit the exact receive clock frequency recovered from the received data back to
the 1000BASE-T master PHY. Otherwise, the master and slave will not be synchronized after long transmission. This
also helps to facilitate echo cancellation and NEXT removal.
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4.1.1.5
Adaptive Equalizer
In 1000BASE-T mode, the adaptive equalizer provides the following functions:
• Detection for partial response signaling
• Removal of NEXT and ECHO noise
• Channel equalization
Signal quality is degraded by residual echo that is not removed by the analog hybrid because of impedance mismatch.
The device uses a digital echo canceler to further reduce echo components on the receive signal.
In 1000BASE-T mode, data transmission and reception occurs simultaneously on all four pairs of wires (four channels).
This results in high-frequency cross-talk coming from adjacent wires. The device uses three NEXT cancelers on each
receive channel to minimize the cross-talk induced by the other three channels.
In 10BASE-Te/100BASE-TX mode, the adaptive equalizer needs only to remove the inter-symbol interference and
recover the channel loss from the incoming data.
4.1.1.6
Trellis Encoder and Decoder
In 1000BASE-T mode, the transmitted 8-bit data is scrambled into 9-bit symbols and further encoded into 4D-PAM5
symbols. On the receiving side, the idle stream is examined first. The scrambler seed, pair skew, pair order and polarity
must be resolved through the logic. The incoming 4D-PAM5 data is then converted into 9-bit symbols and de-scrambled
into 8-bit data.
4.1.2
4.1.2.1
100BASE-TX TRANSCEIVER
100BASE-TX Transmit
The 100BASE-TX transmit function performs parallel-to-serial conversion, 4B/5B coding, scrambling, NRZ-to-NRZI conversion, and MLT3 encoding and transmission.
The circuitry starts with a parallel-to-serial conversion, which converts the MII data from the MAC into a 125MHz serial
bit stream. The data and control stream is then converted into 4B/5B coding, followed by a scrambler. The serialized
data is further converted from NRZ-to-NRZI format, and then transmitted in MLT3 current output. An external ISET resistor sets the output current 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-Te output driver is also incorporated into the 100BASETX driver.
4.1.2.2
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. Since the amplitude loss and phase distortion is a function of the cable length, the equalizer has to 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, and 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 is used
to compensate for the effect of baseline wander and to improve the dynamic range. The differential data conversion
circuit converts the MLT3 format back to NRZI. The slicing threshold is also adaptive.
The clock recovery circuit extracts the 125MHz clock from the edges of the NRZI signal. This recovered clock is then
used to convert the NRZI signal into the NRZ format. This signal is sent through the de-scrambler followed by the 4B/
5B decoder. Finally, the NRZ serial data is converted to an MII format and provided as the input data to the MAC.
4.1.2.3
Scrambler/De-Scrambler
The purpose of the scrambler is to spread the power spectrum of the signal to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI)
and baseline wander. The scrambler is used only for 100BASE-TX.
Transmitted data is scrambled through the use of an 11-bit wide linear feedback shift register (LFSR). The scrambler
generates a 2047-bit non-repetitive sequence. Then the receiver de-scrambles the incoming data stream using the
same sequence as at the transmitter.
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4.1.3
10BASE-Te TRANSCEIVER
10BASE-Te is an energy-efficient version of 10BASE-T which is powered from a 2.5V supply. It has a reduced transmit
signal amplitude and requires Cat5 cable. It is inter-operable to 100m with 10BASE-T when Cat5 cable is used.
4.1.3.1
10BASE-Te Transmit
The 10BASE-Te driver is incorporated with the 100BASE-TX driver to allow for transmission using the same magnetics.
They are internally wave-shaped and pre-emphasized into outputs with typical 1.75V amplitude (compared to the typical
transmit amplitude of 2.5V for 10BASE-T). The harmonic contents are at least 27dB below the fundamental frequency
when driven by an all-ones Manchester-encoded signal.
4.1.3.2
10BASE-Te Receive
On the receive side, input buffers and level detecting squelch circuits are employed. A differential input receiver circuit
and a phase-locked loop (PLL) perform 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 400mV or with short pulse widths to prevent noise at the RXP1 or RXM1 input from falsely triggering
the decoder. When the input exceeds the squelch limit, the PLL locks onto the incoming signal and the device decodes
a data frame. The receiver clock is maintained active during idle periods in between data reception.
4.1.4
AUTO MDI/MDI-X
The automatic MDI/MDI-X feature, also known as auto crossover, eliminates the need to determine whether to use a
straight cable or a crossover cable between the device and its link partner. The auto-sense function detects the MDI/
MDI-X pair mapping from the link partner, and assigns the MDI/MDI-X pair mapping of the device accordingly. Table 41 shows the device’s 10/100 Mbps pin configuration assignments for MDI and MDI-X pin mapping.
TABLE 4-1:
MDI/MDI-X PIN DEFINITIONS
Pin (RJ45 pair)
MDI
1000BASE-T 100BASE-TX
MDI-X
10BASE-Te
1000BASE-T 100BASE-TX
10BASE-Te
TXRXxP/M_A (1,2)
A+/-
TX+/-
TX+/-
B+/-
RX+/-
RX+/-
TXRXxP/M_B (3,6)
B+/-
RX+/-
RX+/-
A+/-
TX+/-
TX+/-
TXRXxP/M_C (4,5)
C+/-
Not used
Not used
D+/-
Not used
Not used
TXRXxP/M_D (7,8)
D+/-
Not used
Not used
C+/-
Not used
Not used
Auto MDI/MDI-X is enabled by default. It can be disabled through the port control registers. If Auto MDI/MDI-X is disabled, the port control register can also be used to select between MDI and MDI-X settings.
An isolation transformer with symmetrical transmit and receive data paths is recommended to support Auto MDI/MDI-X.
4.1.5
PAIR-SWAP, ALIGNMENT, AND POLARITY CHECK
In 1000BASE-T mode, the device:
• Detects incorrect channel order and automatically restores the pair order for the A, B, C, D pairs (four channels).
• Supports 50±10ns difference in propagation delay between pairs of channels in accordance with the IEEE 802.3
standard, and automatically corrects the data skew so the corrected four pairs of data symbols are synchronized.
Incorrect pair polarities of the differential signals are automatically corrected for all speeds.
4.1.6
WAVE SHAPING, SLEW-RATE CONTROL, AND PARTIAL RESPONSE
In communication systems, signal transmission encoding methods are used to provide the noise-shaping feature and
to minimize distortion and error in the transmission channel.
• For 1000BASE-T, a special partial-response signaling method is used to provide the bandwidth-limiting feature for
the transmission path.
• For 100BASE-TX, a simple slew-rate control method is used to minimize EMI.
• For 10BASE-Te, pre-emphasis is used to extend the signal quality through the cable.
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4.1.7
AUTO-NEGOTIATION
The device conforms to the auto-negotiation protocol as described by IEEE 802.3. Auto-negotiation allows each port to
operate at either 10BASE-Te 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T by allowing link partners to select the best common mode
of operation. During auto-negotiation, the link partners advertise capabilities across the 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: 1000BASE-T, full-duplex
Priority 2: 1000BASE-T, half-duplex
Priority 3: 100BASE-TX, full-duplex
Priority 4: 100BASE-TX, half-duplex
Priority 5: 10BASE-Te, full-duplex
Priority 6: 10BASE-Te, half-duplex
If the KSZ9896C link partner doesn’t support auto-negotiation or is forced to bypass auto-negotiation for 10BASE-Te
and 100BASE-TX modes, the KSZ9896C port sets its operating mode by observing the signal at its receiver. This is
known as parallel detection, and allows the KSZ9896C to establish a link by listening for a fixed signal protocol in the
absence of the auto-negotiation advertisement protocol.
The auto-negotiation link-up process is shown in Figure 4-1.
FIGURE 4-1:
AUTO-NEGOTIATION AND PARALLEL OPERATION
For 1000BASE-T mode, auto-negotiation is always required to establish a link. During 1000BASE-T auto-negotiation,
the master and slave configuration is first resolved between link partners. Then the link is established with the highest
common capabilities between link partners.
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Auto-negotiation is enabled by default after power-up or hardware reset. Afterwards, auto-negotiation can be enabled
or disabled via bit 12 of the PHY Basic Control Register. If auto-negotiation is disabled, the speed is set by bits 6 and
13 of the PHY Basic Control Register, and the duplex is set by bit 8.
If the speed is changed on the fly, the link goes down and either auto-negotiation or parallel detection initiate until a
common speed between the KSZ9896C and its link partner is re-established for a link.
If link is already established and there is no change of speed on the fly, the changes (for example, duplex and pause
capabilities) will not take effect unless either auto-negotiation is restarted through bit 9 of the PHY Basic Control Register, or a link-down to link-up transition occurs (i.e. disconnecting and reconnecting the cable).
After auto-negotiation is completed, the link status is updated in the PHY Basic Status Register, and the link partner
capabilities are updated in the PHY Auto-Negotiation Link Partner Ability Register, PHY Auto-Negotiation Expansion
Status Register, and PHY 1000BASE-T Status Register.
4.1.8
FAST LINK-UP
Link up time is normally determined by the time it takes to complete auto-negotiation. Additional time may be added by
the auto MDI/MDI-X feature. The total link up time from power-up or cable connect is typically a second or more.
Fast Link-up mode significantly reduces 100BASE-TX link-up time by disabling both auto-negotiation and auto MDI/
MDI-X, and fixing the TX and RX channels. This mode is enabled or disabled by the LED2_1 strapping option. It is not
set by registers, so fast link-up is available immediately upon power-up. Fast Link-up is available at power-up only for
100BASE-TX link speed, which is selected by strapping the LED4_0 pin high. Fast Link-up is also available for 10BASETe, but this link speed must first be selected via a register write.
Fast Link-up is intended for specialized applications where both link partners are known in advance. The link must also
be known so that the fixed transmit channel of one device connects to the fixed receive channel of the other device, and
vice versa. The TX and RX channel assignments are determined by the MDI/MDI-X strapping option on LED2_0.
If a device in Fast Link-up mode is connected to a normal device (auto-negotiate and auto-MDI/MDI-X), there will be no
problems linking, but the speed advantage of Fast Link-up will not be realized.
For more information on configuration straps, refer to Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps," on page 17.
4.1.9
LinkMD® CABLE DIAGNOSTICS
The LinkMD® function utilizes Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) to analyze the cabling for common cabling problems,
such as 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, and 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.
4.1.10
REMOTE PHY LOOPBACK
This loopback mode checks the line (differential pairs, transformer, RJ-45 connector, Ethernet cable) transmit and
receive data paths between the KSZ9896C and its Ethernet PHY link partner, and is supported for 10/100/1000 Mbps
at full-duplex.
The loopback data path is shown in Figure 4-2 and functions as follows:
• The Ethernet PHY link partner transmits data to the KSZ9896C PHY port.
• Data received at the external pins of the PHY port is looped back without passing through the MAC and internal
switch fabric.
• The same KSZ9896C PHY port transmits data back to the Ethernet PHY link partner.
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FIGURE 4-2:
REMOTE PHY LOOPBACK
Device PHY Port N (1-5)
RJ-45
10/100/1000
PHY
MAC
Switch
Fabric
CAT-5
(UTP)
RJ-45
Ethernet PHY
Link Partner
The following programming steps and register settings are for remote PHY loopback mode for 1000BASE-T Master
Mode, 1000BASE-T Slave Mode, 100BASE-TX Mode, and 10BASE-T Mode.
• 1000BASE-T Master Mode
- Set Port N (1-5), PHY 1000BASE-T Control Register = 0x1F00
- Set Port N (1-5), PHY Remote Loopback Register = 0x01F0
- Set Port N (1-5), PHY Basic Control Register = 0x1340
• 1000BASE-T Slave Mode
- Set Port N (1-5), PHY 1000BASE-T Control Register = 0x1300
- Set Port N (1-5), PHY Remote Loopback Register = 0x01F0
- Set Port N (1-5), PHY Basic Control Register = 0x1340
• 100BASE-TX Mode
- Set Port N (1-5), PHY Auto-Negotiation Advertisement Register = 0x0181
- Set Port N (1-5), PHY 1000BASE-T Control Register = 0x0C00
- Set Port N (1-5), PHY Remote Loopback Register = 0x01F0
- Set Port N (1-5), PHY Basic Control Register = 0x3300
• 10BASE-T Mode
- Set Port N (1-5), PHY Auto-Negotiation Advertisement Register = 0x0061
- Set Port N (1-5), PHY 1000BASE-T Control Register = 0x0C00
- Set Port N (1-5), PHY Remote Loopback Register = 0x01F0
- Set Port N (1-5), PHY Basic Control Register = 0x3300
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4.2
LEDs
Each PHY port has two programmable LED output pins, LEDx_0 and LEDx_1, to indicate the PHY link and activity status. Two different LED modes are available. The LED mode can be changed individually for each PHY port by writing
to the PHY Mode bit in the PHY indirect register: MMD 2, address 0, bit 4:
• 1 = Single-LED Mode
• 0 = Tri-Color Dual-LED Mode (Default)
Each LED output pin can directly drive an LED with a series resistor (typically 220Ω to 470Ω). LED outputs are activelow.
4.2.1
SINGLE-LED MODE
In single-LED mode, the LEDx_1 pin indicates the link status while the LEDx_0 pin indicates the activity status, as shown
in Figure 4-2.
TABLE 4-2:
SINGLE-LED MODE PIN DEFINITION
LED Pin
Pin State
Pin LED Definition
H
OFF
Link Off
L
ON
Link On (any speed)
LEDx_1
LEDx_0
4.2.2
Link/Activity
H
OFF
No Activity
Toggle
Blinking
Activity (RX,TX)
TRI-COLOR DUAL-LED MODE
In tri-color dual-LED mode, the link and activity status are indicated by the LEDx_1 pin for 1000BASE-T; by the LEDx_0
pin for 100BASE-TX; and by both LEDx_1 and LEDx_0 pins, working in conjunction, for 10BASE-T. This behavior is
summarized in Figure 4-3.
TABLE 4-3:
TRI-COLOR DUAL-LED MODE PIN DEFINITION
LED Pin (State)
LED Pin (Definition)
Link/Activity
LEDx_1
LEDx_0
LEDx_1
LEDx_0
H
H
OFF
OFF
Link off
L
H
ON
OFF
1000Mbps Link / No Activity
Toggle
H
Blinking
OFF
1000Mbps Link / Activity (RX,TX)
H
L
OFF
ON
100Mbps Link / No Activity
H
Toggle
OFF
Blinking
L
L
ON
ON
Toggle
Toggle
Blinking
Blinking
4.3
4.3.1
100Mbps Link / Activity (RX,TX)
10Mbps Link / No Activity
10Mbps Link / Activity (RX,TX)
Media Access Controller (MAC)
MAC OPERATION
The device strictly abides by IEEE 802.3 standards to maximize compatibility. Additionally, there is an added MAC filtering function to filter unicast packets. The MAC filtering function is useful in applications, such as VoIP, where restricting certain packets reduces congestion and thus improves performance.
The transmit MAC takes data from the egress buffer and creates full Ethernet frames by adding the preamble and the
start-of-frame delimiter ahead of the data, and generates the FCS that is appended to the end of the frame. It also sends
flow control packets as needed.
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The receive MAC accepts data via the integrated PHY or via the GMII/MII/RMII/RGMII interface. It decodes the data
bytes, strips off the preamble and SFD of each frame. The destination and source addresses and VLAN tag are
extracted for use in filtering and address/ID lookup, and the MAC also calculates the CRC of the received frame, which
is compared to the FCS field. The MAC can discard frames that are the wrong size, that have an FCS error, or when
the source MAC address matches the Switch MAC address.
The receive MAC also implements the Wake on LAN (WoL) feature. This system power saving feature is described in
detail in the Section 4.8, "Power Management".
MIB statistics are collected in both receive and transmit directions.
4.3.2
INTER-PACKET GAP (IPG)
If a frame is successfully transmitted, then the minimum 96-bit time for IPG is specified as being between two consecutive packets. If the current packet is experiencing collisions, the minimum 96-bit time for IPG is specified as being from
carrier sense (CRS) to the next transmit packet.
4.3.3
BACK-OFF ALGORITHM
The device implements the IEEE standard 802.3 binary exponential back-off algorithm in half-duplex mode. After 16
collisions, the packet is dropped.
4.3.4
LATE COLLISION
If a transmit packet experiences collisions after 512 bit times of the transmission, the packet is dropped.
4.3.5
LEGAL PACKET SIZE
On all ports, the device discards received packets smaller than 64 bytes (excluding VLAN tag, including FCS) or larger
than the maximum size. The default maximum size is the IEEE standard of 1518 bytes, but can be programmed to 2000
bytes. Ports operating at 1000Mbps may be programmed to accept jumbo packets up to 9000 bytes, but for performance
reasons it is recommended that no more than two ports be enabled simultaneously for jumbo packets.
4.3.6
FLOW CONTROL
The device supports standard MAC Control PAUSE (802.3x flow control) frames in both the transmit and receive directions for full-duplex connections.
In the receive direction, if a PAUSE control frame is received on any port, the device will not transmit the next normal
frame on that port until the timer, specified in the PAUSE control frame, expires. If another PAUSE frame is received
before the current timer expires, the timer will then update with the new value in the second PAUSE frame. During this
period (while it is flow controlled), only flow control packets from the device are transmitted.
In the transmit direction, the device has intelligent and efficient ways to determine when to invoke flow control and send
PAUSE frames. The flow control is based on availability of the system resources, including available buffers, available
transmit queues and available receive queues.
The device issues a PAUSE frame containing the maximum pause time defined in IEEE standard 802.3x. Once the
resource is freed up, the device sends out another flow control frame with zero pause time to turn off the flow control
(turn on transmission to the port). A hysteresis feature is provided to prevent the flow control mechanism from being
constantly activated and deactivated.
4.3.7
HALF-DUPLEX BACK PRESSURE
A half-duplex back pressure option (non-IEEE 802.3 standard) is also provided. The activation and deactivation conditions are the same as in full-duplex mode. If back pressure is required, the device sends preambles to defer the other
stations' transmission (carrier sense deference).
To avoid jabber and excessive deference (as defined in the 802.3 standard), after a certain time, the device discontinues
the carrier sense and then raises it again quickly. This short silent time (no carrier sense) prevents other stations from
sending out packets thus keeping other stations in a carrier sense deferred state. If the port has packets to send during
a back pressure situation, the carrier sense type back pressure is interrupted and those packets are transmitted instead.
If there are no additional packets to send, carrier sense type back pressure is reactivated again until chip resources free
up. If a collision occurs, the binary exponential back-off algorithm is skipped and carrier sense is generated immediately,
thus reducing the chance of further collision and carrier sense is maintained to prevent packet reception.
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To ensure no packet loss in 10BASE-Te or 100BASE-TX half-duplex modes, the user must enable the following:
• No excessive collision drop (Switch MAC Control 1 Register)
• Back pressure (Port MAC Control 1 Register)
4.3.8
FLOW CONTROL AND BACK PRESSURE REGISTERS
Table 4-4 provides a list of flow control and back pressure related registers.
TABLE 4-4:
FLOW CONTROL AND BACK PRESSURE REGISTERS
Registers
Description
LED Configuration Strap Register
LED configuration strap settings.
(LED1_1 enables flow control and back pressure)
Switch MAC Address 0 Register
through
Switch MAC Address 5 Register
Switch's MAC address, used as source address of PAUSE control
frames
Switch MAC Control 0 Register
“Aggressive back-off” enable
Switch MAC Control 1 Register
BP mode, “Fair mode” enable, “no excessive collision drop” enable
Switch MAC Control 4 Register
Pass PAUSE control frames
Port Status Register
Flow control enable (per port)
PHY Auto-Negotiation Advertisement Register PHY - flow control advertisement (per port)
Port MAC Control 1 Register
Half-duplex back pressure enable (per port)
Port Ingress Rate Limit Control Register
Ingress rate limit flow control enable (per port)
Port Control 0 Register
Drop mode (per port)
4.3.9
BROADCAST STORM PROTECTION
The device has an intelligent option to protect the switch system from receiving too many broadcast packets. As the
broadcast packets are forwarded to all ports except the source port, an excessive number of switch resources (bandwidth and available space in transmit queues) may be utilized. The device has the option to include “multicast packets”
for storm control. The broadcast storm rate parameters are programmed globally, and can be enabled or disabled on a
per port basis. The rate is based on a 5ms interval for 1000BASE-T, a 50ms interval for 100BASE-TX and a 500ms
interval for 10BASE-Te. At the beginning of each interval, the counter is cleared to zero and the rate limit mechanism
starts to count the number of bytes during the interval. The rate definition is described in control registers. The default
setting equates to a rate of 1%.
4.3.10
SELF-ADDRESS FILTERING
Received packets can be filtered (dropped) if their source address matches the device's MAC address. This feature is
useful for automatically terminating packets once they have traversed a ring network and returned to their source. It can
be enabled on a per-port basis via the Switch Lookup Engine Control 1 Register and Port Control 2 Register.
4.4
4.4.1
Switch
SWITCHING ENGINE
A high-performance switching engine is used to move data to and from the MAC's packet buffers. It operates in store
and forward mode, while an efficient switching mechanism reduces overall latency. The switching engine has a
256KByte internal frame buffer that is shared between all the ports.
For the majority of switch functions, all of the data ports are treated equally. However, a few functions such as IGMP
snooping, 802.1X, forwarding invalid VLAN packets, etc., give special recognition to the host port. Any port (but most
commonly port 6) may be assigned as the host port by enabling tail tagging mode for that port. Only one port may be a
host port.
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When a switch receives a non-error packet, it checks the packet's destination MAC address. If the address is known,
the packet is forwarded to the output port that is associated with the destination MAC address. The following paragraphs
describe the key functions of destination address lookup and source address learning. These processes may be combined with VLAN support and other features, which are described in the subsequent sub-sections.
4.4.2
ADDRESS LOOKUP
Destination address lookup is performed in three separate internal address tables in the device:
1.
2.
3.
Address Lookup (ALU) Table: 4K dynamic + static entries
Static Address Table: 16 static entries
Reserved Multicast Address Table: 8 pre-configured static entries
4.4.2.1
Address Lookup (ALU) Table
The Address Lookup (ALU) Table stores MAC addresses and their associated information. This table holds both
dynamic and static entries. Dynamic entries are created automatically in hardware, as described in Section 4.4.2.4,
"Learning". Static entries are created by management software.
This table is a 4-way associative memory, with 1K buckets, for a total of 4K entries. A hash function translates the
received packet's MAC address (and optionally the FID) into a 10-bit index for accessing the table. At each bucket are
four fully-associative address entries. All four entries are simultaneously compared to the MAC address (plus optional
FID) for a possible match.
Three options are available for the hashing function, as described in Table 4-5. If VLAN is enabled (802.1Q VLAN
Enable bit in the Switch Lookup Engine Control 0 Register), the VLAN group (FID) is included in the hashing function
along with the MAC address. If VLAN is not enabled the hashing function is applied to MAC address and the FID in the
default VLAN (VID=1) which is 0.
TABLE 4-5:
ADDRESS LOOKUP TABLE HASHING OPTIONS
HASH_OPTION
(Switch Lookup Engine
Control 0 Register)
Description
01b (Default)
A hash algorithm based on the CRC of the MAC address plus FID. The hash algorithm uses
the CRC-CCITT polynomial. The input to the hash is reduced to a 16-bit CRC hash value.
Bits [9:0] of the hash value plus (binary addition) 7-bit FID (zero extended on the left) are
used as an index to the table. The CRC-CCITT polynomial is: X16+X12+X5+1.
10b
An XOR algorithm based on 16 bits of the XOR of the triple-folded MAC address. Bits [9:0]
of the XOR value plus 7-bit FID (left-extended) are used to index the table.
00b or 11b
A direct algorithm. The 10 least significant bits of the MAC address plus 7 bit FID are used
to index the table.
4.4.2.2
Static Address Table
The 16-entry Static Address Table is typically used to hold multicast addresses, but is not limited to this. As with static
entries in the ALU table, entries in the Static Address Table are created by management software. It serves the same
function as static entries that are created in the ALU table, so its use is optional.
4.4.2.3
Reserved Multicast Address Table
The Reserved Multicast Address Table holds 8 pre-configured address entries, as defined in Table 4-6. This table is an
optional feature that is disabled at power-on. If desired, the forwarding ports may be modified.
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TABLE 4-6:
Group
RESERVED MULTICAST ADDRESS TABLE
Address
MAC Group
Address Function
Default PORT FORWARD
Value
Default Forwarding Action
(defines forwarding port: P6...P1)
0
(01-80-C2-00)-00-00
Bridge Group Data
00_0000
Forward only to the highest
numbered port
(default host port)
1
(01-80-C2-00)-00-01
MAC Control Frame 00_0000
(typically flow control)
Drop MAC flow control
2
(01-80-C2-00)-00-03
802.1X Access
Control
00_0000
Forward to highest numbered port
3
(01-80-C2-00)-00-10
Bridge Management
11_1111
Flood to all ports
4
(01-80-C2-00)-00-20
GMRP
11_1111
Flood to all ports except highest numbered port
5
(01-80-C2-00)-00-21
GVRP
11_1111
Flood to all ports except highest numbered port
6
(01-80-C2-00)-00-02,
(01-80-C2-00)-00-04 –
(01-80-C2-00)-00-0F
00_0000
Forward to highest numbered port
7
(01-80-C2-00)-00-11 (01-80-C2-00)-00-1F,
(01-80-C2-00)-00-22 (01-80-C2-00)-00-2F
11_1111
Flood to all ports except highest numbered port
If a match is found in one of the tables, then the destination port is read from that table entry. If a match is found in more
than one table, static entries will take priority over dynamic entries.
4.4.2.4
Learning
The internal lookup engine updates the ALU table with a new dynamic entry if the following conditions are met:
•
•
•
•
The received packet's source address (SA) does not exist in the lookup table.
The received packet has no errors, and the packet size is of legal length.
The received packet has a unicast SA.
If VLAN is enabled, the received packet must belong to the indicated VLAN domain (FID).
The lookup engine inserts the qualified SA into the table, along with the port number and time stamp. If all four table
entries are valid, the oldest of the (up to four) dynamic entries may be deleted to make room for the new entry. Static
entries are never deleted by the learning process. If all four entries are static entries, the address is not learned but an
interrupt is generated and the table index number is made available to the interrupt service routine.
4.4.2.5
Migration
The internal lookup engine also monitors whether a station has moved. If a station has moved, it updates the ALU table
accordingly. Migration happens when the following conditions are met:
• The received packet's SA is in the table but the associated source port information is different.
• The received packet has no receiving errors, and the packet size is of legal length.
The lookup engine updates the existing record in the table with the new source port information.
4.4.2.6
Aging
The lookup engine updates the time stamp information of a dynamic record in the ALU table whenever the corresponding SA appears. The time stamp is used in the aging process. If a record is not updated for a period of time, the lookup
engine removes the record from the table. The lookup engine constantly performs the aging process and continuously
removes aging records. The aging period is about 300 seconds (±75 seconds) and can be configured longer or shorter
(1 second to 30 minutes). This feature can be enabled or disabled. Static entries are exempt from the aging process.
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4.4.2.7
Forwarding
The device forwards packets using the algorithm that is depicted in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 shows stage one of the forwarding algorithm where the search engine looks up the VLAN ID, static table, and dynamic table for the destination
address, and comes up with “port to forward 1" (PTF1). PTF1 is then further modified by spanning tree, IGMP snooping,
port mirroring, and port VLAN processes.
The ACL process works in parallel with the flow outlined above. The authentication and ACL processes have the highest
priority in the forwarding process, and the ACL result may override the result of the above flow. The output of the ACL
process is the final “port-to-forward 2" (PTF2) destination port(s).
The device will not forward the following packets:
• Error packets: These include framing errors, frame check sequence (FCS) errors, alignment errors, and illegal
size packet errors.
• MAC Control PAUSE frames: The device intercepts these packets and performs full duplex flow control accordingly.
• “Local” packets: Based on destination address (DA) lookup. If the destination port from the lookup table matches
the port from which the packet originated, the packet is defined as “local”.
• In-Band Management packets.
FIGURE 4-3:
PACKET FORWARDING PROCESS FLOWCHART
Start
PTF1
no
PTF1=NULL
VLAN ID Valid?
- Search VLAN table
- Ingress VLAN filtering
-Discard NPVID check
Spanning Tree
Process
- Check receiving port’s receive enable bit
- Check destination port’s transmit enable bit
- Check whether packets are special (BPDU)
yes
Get PTF1 from
Static Array
found
Search
Static
Array
Search based on
DA or DA+FID
IGMP / MLD
Process
- IGMP / MLD packets are forwarded
to Host port
- Process does not apply to packets
received at Host port
Port Mirror
Process
- RX Mirror
- TX Mirror
- RX or TX Mirror
- RX and TX Mirror
not found
Get PTF1 from
Address Table
found
Search
Address
Look-up
Table
Search based on
DA+FID
not found
Get PTF1 from
VLAN Table
Port
Authentication
& ACL
PTF1
PTF2
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4.4.2.8
Lookup Engine Registers
Table 4-7 provides a list of lookup engine related registers.
TABLE 4-7:
LOOKUP ENGINE REGISTERS
Registers
Description
Global Interrupt Status Register,
Global Interrupt Mask Register
Top level LUE interrupt
Switch Lookup Engine Control 0 Register,
Switch Lookup Engine Control 1 Register,
Switch Lookup Engine Control 2 Register,
Switch Lookup Engine Control 3 Register
Misc.
Address Lookup Table Interrupt Register,
Address Lookup Table Mask Register
Low level LUE interrupts
Address Lookup Table Entry Index 0 Register,
Address Lookup Table Entry Index 1 Register
Access failure address/index
ALU Table Index 0 Register,
ALU Table Index 1 Register,
ALU Table Access Control Register,
Static Address and Reserved Multicast Table
Control Register,
ALU / Static Address Table Entry 1 Register,
ALU / Static Address / Reserved Multicast
Table Entry 2 Register,
ALU / Static Address Table Entry 3 Register,
ALU / Static Address Table Entry 4 Register
Address table access registers
4.4.3
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
Virtual LAN is a means of segregating a physical network into multiple virtual networks whereby traffic may be confined
to specific subsets of the greater network. IEEE 802.1Q defines a VLAN protocol using a 4-byte tag that is added to the
Ethernet frame header. The device supports port-based and tag-based VLANs, including tagging, un-tagging, forwarding and filtering.
4.4.3.1
Non-Tag Port-Based VLAN
The simplest VLAN method establishes forwarding restrictions on a port-by-port basis without using VLAN tags. There
is a register for each ingress port that is used to specify the allowed forwarding ports. An incoming packet is restricted
from being forwarded to any egress port that is disallowed for that ingress port. The settings are made in the Port Control
1 Register. This function is always enabled; it is not enabled and disabled by the 802.1Q VLAN Enable bit in the Switch
Lookup Engine Control 0 Register. The default setting is to allow all ingress-to-egress port paths.
4.4.3.2
Tag-Based VLAN
When 802.1Q VLAN is enabled, an internal VLAN Table with 4k entries is used to a store port membership list, VLAN
group ID (FID) and additional information relating to each VLAN. This table must be set up by an administrator prior to
enabling 802.1Q VLAN. Enabling is done by setting the 802.1Q VLAN Enable bit in the Switch Lookup Engine Control
0 Register.
In 802.1Q VLAN mode, the lookup process starts with VLAN Table lookup, using the tag's VID as the address. The first
step is to determine whether the VID is valid. If the VID is not valid, the packet is dropped and its address is not learned.
Alternatively, unknown VID packets may be forwarded to pre-defined ports or to the host port. If the VID is valid, the FID
is retrieved for further lookup. The FID + Destination Address (hashed(DA) + FID) are used to determine the destination
port. The FID + Source Address (hashed(SA) + FID) are used for address learning (see Table 4-9 and Table 4-10).
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The hashed(DA) + FID are hashed and used for forwarding lookup in the Address Lookup and Static Address Tables.
For a successful address table lookup, the FID fields must also match. If the match fails, the packet is broadcast to all
the VLAN port members defined in the VLAN Table entry. If there is a match and egress VLAN filtering is enabled, the
packet is forwarded to those ports that are in both the address table port forwarding list and the VLAN table port membership list.
A similar address table lookup is performed using the hashed(SA) + FID. If the lookup fails, the FID and SA are learned.
If a non-tagged or null-VID-tagged packet is received, the ingress port default VID (Port Default Tag 0 Register and Port
Default Tag 1 Register) is used for lookup.
Table 4-8 details the forwarding and discarding actions that are taken for the various VLAN scenarios. The first entry in
the table is explained by the fact that VLAN Table lookup is enabled even when 802.1Q VLAN is not enabled. Notice
that in the Port Default Tag 0 Register and Port Default Tag 1 Register, the port default VID is 1 for each port. Correspondingly, the VLAN port membership list in the VLAN Table entry for VID=1 is pre-configured at power-on to all ones.
This provides the standard Ethernet switch behavior of broadcasting all packets with unknown destination address. If
the VLAN table entry # 1 is changed, or if the port default VID is changed, this may affect the forwarding action for
“unknown packets” even when VLAN is not enabled.
It should also be noted that the default values of the Egress VLAN Filtering bits are zero. These bits are zero only for
backwards compatibility with previous “KSZ” switches. The resulting switch behavior, in the event of a successful VLAN
and ALU lookups, is to forward the packet to the ports in the address table port forwarding list, without regard to the
VLAN port membership list. It is suggested that the Egress VLAN Filtering bits be set to one so that the VLAN port membership list from the VLAN Table will be used to qualify the forwarding determined from the address lookup.
TABLE 4-8:
VLAN
Enable
(Note 4-1)
VLAN FORWARDING
VLAN
Match/
Valid
(Note 4-2)
Forward
Option
(Note 4-3)
Egress
VLAN
Filtering
Unknown
VID
Forward
Drop
Invalid
VID
ALU
Match/
Valid
(Note 4-4)
(Note 4-5)
(Note 4-6)
(Note 4-7)
Action
0
X
X
X
X
X
No
Forward to port membership list
of default VID in LAN table
0
X
X
X
X
X
Yes
Forward to Address Lookup
port forwarding list
1
No
X
X
0
0
X
Forward to host port
1
No
X
X
0 (def)
1 (def)
X
Discard
1
No
X
X
1
X
X
Forward to Unknown VID
packet forward port list
1
Yes
0
X
X
X
No
Broadcast: Forward to VLAN
table port membership list
(PORT FORWARD)
Multicast: Forward to
Unknown Multicast ports if UM
is enabled. Else, forward to
VLAN table port membership
list.
Unicast: Forward to Unknown
Unicast ports if UU is enabled.
Else forward to VLAN table port
membership list.
1
Yes
0
0 (def)
X
X
Yes
Forward to address table
lookup port forwarding list
1
Yes
0
1
X
X
Yes
Forward to address table
lookup port forwarding list &
VLAN table port membership
list (bitwise AND)
1
Yes
1
X
X
X
Yes
Forward to VLAN table port
membership list
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Note:
“(def)” indicates the default power-up value.
Note 4-1
VLAN Enable is bit 7 in the Switch Lookup Engine Control 0 Register
Note 4-2
VLAN Match/Valid indicates when the VLAN Table entry is valid
Note 4-3
Forward Option is a bit in the VLAN Table Entry 0 Register
Note 4-4
Egress VLAN Filtering are bits 5 and 4 in the Switch Lookup Engine Control 2 Register
Note 4-5
Unknown VID Forwarding is in the Unknown VLAN ID Control Register
Note 4-6
Drop Invalid VID is bit 6 in the Switch Lookup Engine Control 0 Register
Note 4-7
ALU Match/Valid indicates when the Address Lookup is a success
Table 4-9 describes in more detail the address lookup process that follows the VLAN Table lookup. Lookup occurs in
both the Address Lookup Table and the Static Address Table simultaneously, and the resulting action depends on the
results of the two lookups.
TABLE 4-9:
HASHED(DA) + FID LOOKUP IN VLAN MODE
DA Found
Use FID Flag?
in Static
(Static MAC Table)
MAC Table?
FID Match?
DA+FID Found in
ALU Table?
Action
No
Don’t Care
Don’t Care
No
Lookup has failed. Broadcast to
the membership ports defined in
the VLAN Table
No
Don’t Care
Don’t Care
Yes
Send to the destination port
defined in the Address Lookup
(ALU) Table
Yes
0
Don’t Care
Don’t Care
Yes
1
No
No
Lookup has failed. Broadcast to
the membership ports defined in
the VLAN Table.
Yes
1
No
Yes
Send to the destination port
defined in the Address Lookup
(ALU) Table
Yes
1
Yes
Don’t Care
Send to the destination port(s)
defined in the Static Address Table
Send to the destination port(s)
defined in the Static Address Table
A source address (SA) lookup is also performed in the Address Lookup Table. SA lookup also performs SA filtering and
MAC priority when the address is hit. Table 4-10 describes how learning is performed in the Address Lookup Table when
a successful VLAN table lookup has been done and the no matching static entry is found in the Address Lookup Table
or the Static Address Table.
TABLE 4-10:
HASHED(SA) + FID LOOKUP IN VLAN MODE
FID + SA Found in Address Lookup (ALU) Table?
Action
No
Learn and add FID + SA to the Address Lookup (ALU) Table
Yes
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4.4.3.2.1
Tag Insertion and Removal
Tag insertion is enabled on all ports when the VLAN feature is enabled. At the ingress port, untagged packets are tagged
with the ingress port's default tag. The default tag is separately programmable for each port. The switch does not add
tags to already tagged packets unless double tagging is enabled.
At the egress port, tagged packets will have their 802.1Q VLAN tags removed if un-tagging is enabled in the VLAN table
entry. This feature is controlled on a per-port basis. Untagged packets will not be modified if 802.1Q is enabled.
4.4.3.2.2
Double Tagging
The switch supports double tagging, also known as Q-in-Q or VLAN stacking. This feature can be used for service providers to append a second VLAN tag in addition to a first VLAN tag applied by the customer. VLAN support can be
enabled either with or without double tagging. When double tagging is enabled, the outer tag is recognized and is used
for VLAN and address lookup instead of the inner tag. The outer tag precedes the inner tag in the frame header: the
outer tag is located immediately after the source address, and contains a different Tag Protocol Identifier (TPID) value
than the inner tag.
Additional controls are available for full control of the VLAN function. Some of these features can be enabled on a perport basis, while others are global:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Ingress VLAN Filtering: Discard packet if VID port membership in VLAN table does not include the ingress port.
Discard non PVID Packet: Discard packet if VID does not match the ingress port default VID.
Discard un-tagged Packet: Discard any received packet without a tag.
Drop tag: Drops the packet if it is VLAN tagged.
Unknown VID Forward: Forward to a fixed set of ports if VLAN lookup fails.
Drop unknown VID: Additional options for unknown VID packets: discard or forward to the host port.
Null VID Replacement: Replace a null VID with the ingress port default VID.
PVID Replacement: Replace a non-null VID with the ingress port default VID.
Double Tag Mcast Trap: In double tag mode, trap all reserved multicast packets and forward to the host port.
4.4.3.3
VLAN Registers
Table 4-11 provides a list of VLAN related registers.
TABLE 4-11:
VLAN REGISTERS
Registers
Description
Switch Operation Register
Double tag enable
Switch Lookup Engine Control 0 Register
VLAN enable; Drop invalid VID frames
Switch Lookup Engine Control 2 Register
Trap double tagged MC frames;
Dynamic & status egress VLAN filtering
Unknown VLAN ID Control Register
Forward unknown VID
Switch MAC Control 2 Register
Null VID replacement with PVID at egress
VLAN Table Entry 0 Register,
VLAN Table Entry 1 Register,
VLAN Table Entry 2 Register,
VLAN Table Index Register,
VLAN Table Access Control Register
Read/write access to the VLAN table
Port Default Tag 0 Register,
Port Default Tag 1 Register
Port default tag
Port Ingress MAC Control Register
Drop non-VLAN frames; Tag drop
Port Transmit Queue PVID Register
PVID replacement at egress
Port Control 2 Register
VLAN table lookup for VID=0;
Ingress VLAN filtering; PVID mismatch discard
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4.4.4
QUALITY-OF-SERVICE (QOS) PRIORITY SUPPORT
The device provides quality-of-service (QoS) for applications such as VoIP. There are multiple methods for assigning
priority to ingress packets. Depending on the packet prioritization method, the packet priority levels are mapped to the
egress queues for each port. Each port can be configured for 1, 2, and 4 egress queues, which are prioritized. The
default is 1 queue per port.
When configured for 4 priority queues, Queue 3 is the highest priority queue and Queue 0 is the lowest priority. Likewise,
for a 2-queue configuration, Queue 1 is the highest priority queue. If a port is not configured as 2 or 4 queues, then high
priority and low priority packets have equal priority in the single transmit queue.
There is an additional option for every port to select either to always deliver packets from the highest priority queue first,
or use weighted round robin queuing amongst the multiple queues. This is described later in Section 4.4.13, "Scheduling
and Rate Limiting".
4.4.4.1
Port-Based Priority
With port-based priority, each ingress port is individually classified as a specific priority level. All packets received at the
high-priority receiving port are marked as high priority and are sent to the high-priority transmit queue if the corresponding transmit queue is split into 2 or 4 queues.
4.4.4.2
IEEE 802.1p-Based Priority
For IEEE 802.1p-based priority, the device examines the ingress packets to determine whether they are tagged. If
tagged, the 3-bit PCP priority field in the VLAN tag is retrieved and used to look up the “priority mapping” value. The
“priority mapping” value is programmable.
Figure 4-4 illustrates how the 802.1p priority field is embedded in the 802.1Q VLAN tag.
FIGURE 4-4:
4.4.4.3
802.P PRIORITY FIELD FORMAT
IEEE 802.1p Priority Field Re-Mapping
This is a QoS feature that allows the device to set the “User Priority Ceiling” at any ingress port. If the ingress packet's
priority field has a higher priority value than the default tag's priority field of the ingress port, the packet's priority field is
replaced with the default tag's priority field.
4.4.4.4
DiffServ (DSCP) Priority (IP)
DiffServ-based priority from the DSCP field in the IP header can be used to determine packet priority. The 6-bit DSCP
value is used as an index to a set of registers which translate the 6-bit DSCP value to a 2-bit value that specifies one of
the 4 (or 2) queues. These registers are fully programmable.
4.4.4.5
ACL Priority
The Access Control List (ACL) Filtering feature can also be used to assign priority to received packets. This is discussed
in Section 4.4.16, "Access Control List (ACL) Filtering".
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4.4.5
4.4.5.1
TRAFFIC CONDITIONING & POLICING
Two Rate Three Color Marker
The Two Rate Three Color Marker meters an IP packet stream and marks its packets green, yellow, or red. A packet is
marked red if it exceeds the Peak Information Rate (PIR). Otherwise, it is marked either yellow or green depending on
whether it exceeds or doesn't exceed the Committed Information Rate (CIR).
The Meter operates in one of two modes. In the Color-Blind mode, the Meter assumes that the packet stream is uncolored. In the Color-Aware mode, the Meter assumes that some preceding entity has pre-colored the incoming packet
stream so that each packet is green, yellow, or red. The Marker (re)colors an IP packet according to the results of the
Meter.
4.4.5.2
Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED)
The WRED feature monitors the average queue size of packet memory and ingress queue size of each traffic class,
and drops packets based on memory and queue utilization. If the buffers are almost empty, all incoming traffic is
accepted. As the buffer utilization increases, the probability for dropping an incoming packet also increases.
WRED is intended to avoid the problem of global synchronization. Global synchronization can occur when a switch
becomes congested and begins dropping incoming packets all at once. For TCP streams, packet drops invoke the TCP
congestion control mechanism, which reduce the transmission rate until there are no more packet drops. If there are
many TCP streams and their congestion control mechanisms act in unison, this can cause an undesirable oscillation in
traffic rates. By selectively dropping some packets early rather than waiting until the buffer is full, WRED avoids dropping
large numbers of packets at once and minimizes the chances of global synchronization.
The packet drop probability is based on the minimum threshold, maximum threshold, and a probability multiplier. When
the average queue depth is above the minimum threshold, packets start getting dropped. The rate of packet drop
increases linearly as the average queue size increases until the average queue size reaches the maximum threshold.
The probability multiplier is the fraction of packets dropped when the average queue depth is at the maximum threshold.
When the average queue size is above the maximum threshold, all packets are dropped.
4.4.6
SPANNING TREE SUPPORT
To support spanning tree, one port is the designated port for the host processor, which is defined as the port for which
tail tagging is enabled. Each of the other ports can be configured in one of the five spanning tree states via “transmit
enable”, “receive enable” and “learning disable” register bits. Table 4-12 shows the setting and software actions taken
for each of the five spanning tree states.
TABLE 4-12:
SPANNING TREE STATES
Disable State
Port Setting
Software Action
The port should not forward or transmit enable = 0
receive any packets.
receive enable = 0
Learning is disabled.
learning disable = 1
The processor should not send any packets to the port.
The switch may still send specific packets to the processor (packets that match some entries in the “Static
MAC Table” with “overriding bit” set) and the processor
should discard those packets. Address learning is disabled on the port in this state.
Blocking State
Software Action
Port Setting
Only packets to the processor transmit enable = 0
are forwarded.
receive enable = 0
Learning is disabled.
learning disable = 1
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The processor should not send any packets to the
port(s) in this state. The processor should program the
“Static MAC Table” with the entries that it needs to
receive (for example, BPDU packets). The “overriding”
bit should also be set so that the switch will forward
those specific packets to the processor. Address learning is disabled on the port in this state.
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TABLE 4-12:
SPANNING TREE STATES (CONTINUED)
Listening State
Port Setting
Software Action
Only packets to and from the
processor are forwarded.
Learning is disabled.
transmit enable = 0
receive enable = 0
learning disable = 1
The processor should program the “Static MAC Table”
with the entries that it needs to receive (for example,
BPDU packets). The “overriding” bit should be set so
that the switch will forward those specific packets to
the processor. The processor may send packets to the
port(s) in this state. Address learning is disabled on the
port in this state.
Learning State
Port Setting
Software Action
Only packets to and from the
processor are forwarded.
Learning is enabled.
transmit enable = 0
receive enable = 0
learning disable = 0
The processor should program the “Static MAC Table”
with the entries that it needs to receive (for example,
BPDU packets). The “overriding” bit should be set so
that the switch will forward those specific packets to
the processor. The processor may send packets to the
port(s) in this state. Address learning is enabled on the
port in this state.
Forwarding State
Port Setting
Software Action
Packets are forwarded and
received normally.
Learning is enabled.
transmit enable = 1
receive enable = 1
learning disable = 0
The processor programs the “Static MAC Table” with
the entries that it needs to receive (for example, BPDU
packets). The “overriding” bit is set so that the switch
forwards those specific packets to the processor. The
processor can send packets to the port(s) in this state.
Address learning is enabled on the port in this state.
4.4.7
RAPID SPANNING TREE SUPPORT
There are three operational states assigned to each port for the Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP):
1.
2.
3.
Discarding State
Learning State
Forwarding State
4.4.7.1
Discarding State
Discarding ports do not participate in the active topology and do not learn MAC addresses.
• Discarding state: the state includes three states of the disable, blocking and listening of STP.
• Port setting: transmit enable = “0”, receive enable = “0”, learning disable = “1”.
• Software action: The host processor should not send any packets to the port. The switch may still send specific
packets to the processor (packets that match some entries in the static table with “overriding bit” set) and the processor should discard those packets. When the port's learning capability (learning disable = '1') is disabled, port
related entries in the ALU table and static MAC table can be rapidly flushed.
4.4.7.2
Learning State
Ports in “learning state” learn MAC addresses, but do not forward user traffic.
• Learning State: Only packets to and from the host processor are forwarded. Learning is enabled.
• Port setting for Learning State: transmit enable = “0”, receive enable = “0”, learning disable = “0”.
• Software action: The processor should program the Static Address Table with the entries that it needs to receive
(e.g., BPDU packets). The “overriding” bit should be set so that the switch will forward those specific packets to
the processor. The processor may send packets to the port(s) in this state (see Section 4.4.9, "Tail Tagging Mode"
for details). Address learning is enabled on the port in this state.
4.4.7.3
Forwarding State
Ports in “forwarding states” fully participate in both data forwarding and MAC learning.
• Forwarding state: Packets are forwarded and received normally. Learning is enabled.
• Port setting: transmit enable = “1”, receive enable = “1”, learning disable = “0”.
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• Software action: The host processor should program the Static Address Table with the entries that it needs to
receive (e.g., BPDU packets). The “overriding” bit should be set so that the switch will forward those specific packets to the processor. The processor may send packets to the port(s) in this state (see Section 4.4.9, "Tail Tagging
Mode" for details). Address learning is enabled on the port in this state.
RSTP uses only one type of BPDU called RSTP BPDUs. They are similar to STP configuration BPDUs with the exception of a type field set to “version 2" for RSTP and “version 0" for STP, and a flag field carrying additional information.
4.4.8
MULTIPLE SPANNING TREE SUPPORT
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) is an extension of RSTP that allows different VLANs to have different spanning
tree configurations. The VLAN Table, Address Lookup Table, Static Address Table and Reserved Multicast Address
Table all contain a 3-bit field which can be used to specify one of eight spanning trees. Each port contains state registers
for specifying unique states for each of the spanning trees.
4.4.9
TAIL TAGGING MODE
Tail tagging is a method to communicate ingress and egress port information between the host processor and the switch.
It is useful for spanning tree protocol, IGMP/MLD snooping, and other applications.
When the switch forwards a frame to the host port, two tail tagging bytes are added to the frame by the switch to indicate
to the host processor the port that the frame was received on. In the other direction, the host processor adds the tail
tagging bytes to a frame to indicate the intended egress destination port to the switch. When multiple priority queues
are enabled, the tail tag is also used to indicate the priority queue. The tail tagging bytes are removed before the frame
egresses the switch. Tail tagging may be enabled on any one port, and this defines the host port. tail tagging must not
be enabled on multiple ports.
Tail tagging is implemented by inserting two additional bytes at the end of the packet, between the data field and the 4byte CRC / FCS, as shown in Figure 4-5.
FIGURE 4-5:
BYTES
4.4.10
TAIL TAG FRAME FORMAT
6
6
(4)
2
46 (42) - 1500
2
4
DEST
ADDRESS
SOURCE
ADDRESS
802.1Q
TAG
ETYPE or
LENGTH
PAYLOAD
TAIL
TAG
FCS
IGMP SUPPORT
For Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) support in Layer 2, the device provides two components:
• “IGMP” Snooping
• “Multicast Address Insertion” in the Static MAC Table
4.4.10.1
“IGMP” Snooping
The device traps IGMP packets and forwards them only to the processor (host port). The IGMP packets are identified
as IP packets (either Ethernet IP packets, or IEEE 802.3 SNAP IP packets) with IP version = 0x4 and protocol version
number = 0x2.
Note:
4.4.10.2
The port for which Tail Tagging Mode is enabled is the host port.
“Multicast Address Insertion” in the Static MAC Table
Once the multicast address is programmed in the Static Address Table or Address Lookup Table, the multicast session
is trimmed to the subscribed ports, instead of broadcasting to all ports.
So that the host processor knows which port the IGMP packet was received on, Tail Tagging Mode must be enabled.
4.4.11
IPV6 MLD SNOOPING
The device traps IPv6 Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) packets and forwards them only to the processor (host port).
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4.4.12
PORT MIRRORING
the device supports “port mirroring” comprehensively as:
• “Receive Only” Mirror-on-a-Port
• “Transmit Only” Mirror-on-a-Port
• “Receive and Transmit” Mirror-on-a-Port
4.4.12.1
“Receive Only” Mirror-on-a-Port
All the packets received on the port are mirrored on the sniffer port. For example, 1 is programmed to be “receive sniff”
and the host port is programmed to be the “sniffer”. A packet received on port 1 is destined to port 2 after the internal
lookup. The packet is forwarded to both port 2 and the host port. The device can optionally even forward “bad” received
packets to the “sniffer port”.
4.4.12.2
“Transmit Only” Mirror-on-a-Port
All the packets transmitted on the port are mirrored on the sniffer port. For example, port 1 is programmed to be “transmit
sniff” and the host port is programmed to be the “sniffer port”. A packet received on port 2 is destined to port 1 after the
internal lookup. The device forwards the packet to both port 1 and the host port.
4.4.12.3
“Receive and Transmit” Mirror-on-a-Port
All the packets received on port A and transmitted on port B are mirrored on the sniffer port. For example, port 1 is programmed to be “receive sniff”, port 2 is programmed to be “transmit sniff”, and the host port is programmed to be the
“sniffer port”. A packet received on port 1 is destined to port 2 after the internal lookup. The device forwards the packet
to both port 2 and the host port.
Multiple ports can be selected as “receive sniff” or “transmit sniff”. In addition, any port can be selected as the “sniffer
port”.
4.4.13
SCHEDULING AND RATE LIMITING
Each device port has two egress packet scheduling options, which can be applied when the port is configured for two
or four queues. Additionally, each port has ingress and egress rate limiter features.
4.4.13.1
Strict Priority Scheduling
When an egress port is configured as two or four queues, and strict priority scheduling is selected, each queue will take
absolute priority over all lower priority queues. If a packet is available to transmit from queue 3 (the highest priority
queue), then it will take priority for transmission over any packet that will also be available in any of the other queues.
A packet in queue 2 will be transmitted only if no packet is available in queue 3. Weighted round robin is an alternative
to strict priority scheduling.
4.4.13.2
Weighted Round Robin (WRR) Scheduling
WRR scheduling is an alternative to strict priority scheduling for egress queues. It is referred to as fair queuing because
it gives proportionally higher priority to the highest priority queue, but not absolute priority.
4.4.13.3
Rate Limiting
The device supports independent ingress and egress hardware rate limiting on each port. Normally these two features
are considered mutually exclusive, and users are discouraged from using both on the same port.
For 10BASE-Te, a rate setting above 10Mbps means the rate is not limited. Likewise, for 100BASE-TX, a rate setting
above 100Mbps means the rate is not limited. On the receive side, the data receive rate for each priority at each port
can be limited by setting up ingress rate control registers. On the transmit side, the data transmit rate for each priority
queue at each port can be limited by setting up egress rate control registers. The size of each frame has options to
include minimum inter-frame gap (IFG) or preamble byte, in addition to the data field (from packet DA to FCS).
For ingress rate limiting, the device provides options to selectively choose frames from all types, multicast, broadcast,
and flooded unicast frames. The data rate from those selected type of frames is counted. Packets are dropped at the
ingress port when the data rate exceeds the specified rate limit.
For egress rate limiting, the leaky bucket algorithm is applied to each output priority queue for shaping output traffic.
Inter-frame gap is stretched on a per frame base to generate smooth, non-burst egress traffic. The throughput of each
output priority queue is limited by the egress rate specified.
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If any egress queue receives more traffic than the specified egress rate throughput, packets may be accumulated in the
output queue and packet memory. After the memory of the queue or the port is used up, packet dropping or flow control
will be triggered. As a result of congestion, the actual egress rate may be dominated by flow control/dropping at the
ingress end, and may be therefore slightly less than the specified egress rate.
To reduce congestion, it is a good practice to ensure that the egress bandwidth exceeds the ingress bandwidth.
4.4.14
INGRESS MAC ADDRESS FILTERING FUNCTION
When a packet is received, the destination MAC address is looked up in both the static and dynamic MAC address
tables. If the address is not found in either of these tables, then the destination MAC address is “unknown”. By default,
an unknown packet is forwarded to all ports except the port at which it was received. An optional feature makes it possible to specify the port or ports to which to forward unknown packets. It is also possible to specify no ports, meaning
that unknown packets will be discarded. This feature is implemented separately for unknown unicast, unknown multicast
and unknown VID packets.
4.4.15
802.1X ACCESS CONTROL
IEEE 802.1X is a Port-based authentication protocol. EAPOL is the protocol normally used by the authentication process as uncontrolled Port. By receiving and extracting special EAPOL frames, the host processor can control whether
the ingress and egress ports should forward packets or not. If a user port wants service from another port (authenticator), it must get approved by the authenticator. The device detects EAPOL frames by checking the destination address
of the frame. The destination addresses should be either a multicast address as defined in IEEE 802.1x (01-80-C2-0000-03) or an address used in the programmable reserved multicast address domain with offset -00-03. Once EAPOL
frames are detected, the frames are forwarded to the host port so it can send the frames to the authenticator server.
Eventually, the CPU determines whether the requester is qualified or not based on its source MAC address, and frames
are either accepted or dropped.
When the device is configured as an authenticator, the ports of the switch must then be configured for authorization. In
an authenticator-initiated port authorization, a client is powered up or plugs into the port, and the authenticator port
sends an Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) PDU to the supplicant requesting the identification of the supplicant.
At this point in the process, the port on the switch is connected from a physical standpoint; however, the 802.1X process
has not authorized the port and no frames are passed from the port on the supplicant into the switching fabric. If the
supplicant attached to the switch (KSZ9896C) did not understand the EAP PDU that it was receiving from the switch, it
would not be able to send an ID and the port would remain unauthorized. In this state, the port would be blocked from
passing any user traffic. If the supplicant is running the 802.1X EAP, it would respond to the request with its configured
ID. (This could be a user name/password combination or a certificate.)
After the device receives the ID from the supplicant, it passes the ID information to an authentication server (RADIUS
server) that can verify the identification information. The RADIUS server responds to the switch with either a success
or failure message. If the response is a success, the port will be authorized and user traffic will be allowed to pass
through the port like any switch port connected to an access device. If the response is a failure, the port will remain
unauthorized and, therefore, unused. If there is no response from the server, the port will also remain unauthorized and
will not pass any traffic.
Port control can be performed via the Access Control List (ACL) Filtering feature.
4.4.16
ACCESS CONTROL LIST (ACL) FILTERING
An Access Control List (ACL) can be created for each port to perform filtering on incoming layer 2 MAC, layer 3 IP or
layer 4 TCP/UDP packets. Multicast filtering is handled in the Static Address Table and the Reserved Multicast Address
Table, but the ACL provides additional capabilities for filtering routed network protocols. As shown in Figure 4-3, ACL
filtering may take precedence over other forwarding functions.
The ACL allows the switch to filter ingress traffic based on the following header fields:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Source or destination MAC address and/or EtherType
Source or destination IPv4 address with programmable mask
IPv4 protocol
Source or destination UDP port
Source or destination TCP port
TCP Flag with programmable mask
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The ACL is implemented as an ordered list of up to 16 access control rules which are programmed into the ACL Table.
Each entry specifies certain rules (a set of matching conditions and action rules) to control the forwarding and priority
of packets. When a packet is received on an interface, the switch compares the fields in the packet against any applied
ACLs to verify that the packet has the permissions required to be forwarded, based on the conditions specified in the
lists. Multiple match conditions can be either AND'ed or OR'ed together.
The ACL can also implement a count function that generates an interrupt rather than a forwarding action. The counter
can be either a watchdog timer or an event counter. As a watchdog timer, an interrupt is generated if a packet with a
specific MAC address and EtherType is not received within a specified time interval. As an event counter, an interrupt
is generated once a specified number of packets with a specific MAC address and EtherType have been received.
The ACL consists of three parts: matching rules, action rules, and processing entries. A matching rule specifies what
comparison test shall be performed on the incoming packet. It can also enable a counter function. An action rule specifies the forwarding action to be taken if the matching test succeeds. Alternatively, when a count function is enabled in
a matching rule, the 11-bit count value is stored in the corresponding action rule field and there is no forwarding action.
In general, the 16 matching rules are not directly linked to the 16 action rules. For example, matching entry #0 is not
necessarily related to action entry #0. The exception is when the counter function is enabled in a matching rule, whereby
the matching rule and action rule fields at the same ACL table entry will function together and are no longer independent.
Each of the 16 processing entries is used to link any number of matching rules (specified in RuleSet) to any one action
rule (specified in FRN). When there are multiple matching rules in a RuleSet, those rules are AND'ed together. Only if
all of those matching results are true will the FRN action be taken.
It is also possible to configure the ACL table so that multiple processing entries specify the same action rule. In this way,
the final matching result is the OR of the matching results from each of the multiple RuleSets.
The 16 ACL rules represent an ordered list, with entry #0 having the highest priority and entry #15 having the lowest
priority. All matching rules are evaluated. If there are multiple true match results and multiple corresponding actions, the
highest priority (lowest numbered) of those actions will be the one taken.
4.4.16.1
Processing Entry Description
The Processing Entry consists of two parameters as described in Table 4-13.
TABLE 4-13:
ACL PROCESSING ENTRY PARAMETERS
Parameter
Description
FRN[3:0]
First Rule Number
Pointer to an Action rule entry. Possible values are 0 to 15. If all Matching rules specified in the RuleSet are evaluated true, then this is the resulting Action rule.
RuleSet[15:0]
Specifies a set of one or more Matching rule entries.
RuleSet has one bit for each of the 16 Matching rule entries. If multiple Matching rules
are selected, then all conditions will be AND'ed to produce a final match result.
0 = Matching rule not selected
1 = Matching rule selected
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FIGURE 4-6:
ACL STRUCTURE AND EXAMPLE RULE VALUES
Processing Field
Entry Number
Action Rule
RuleSet
Matching Rule
Entry #0
0
#0
0
Entry #0
Entry #1
0
#1
1
Entry #1
Entry #2
1
#2
2
Entry #2
Action Field
#3
none
Entry #3
Entry #3
#4
4, 5, 6
Entry #4
#5
none
OR
Entry #4
FRN
4
Entry #5
Entry #6
5
Entry #7
Entry #8
9
AND
When counter
function is enabled
in Matching Rule.
Entry #5
#6
6
Entry #6
#7
none
Entry #7
#8
7, 11
Entry #8
Entry #9
#9
none
Entry #9
Entry #10
#10
none
Entry #10
Entry #11
#11
none
Entry #11
Entry #12
#12
none
Entry #12
Entry #13
#13
none
Entry #13
Entry #14
#14
none
Entry #14
Entry #15
#15
none
Entry #15
The examples in Figure 4-6 are interpreted as follows:
•
•
•
•
Rule #0: Test the matching rule entry #0. If true, apply action rule entry #0.
Rule #1: Test the matching rule entry #1. If true, apply action rule entry #0.
Rule #2: Test the matching rule entry #2. If true, apply action rule entry #1.
Matching rule entry #3 is configured for the counter function. Action entry #3 is used to hold the corresponding
count value.
• Rule #4: Test the matching rule entries #4, 5 and 6. If all are true, apply action rule entry #4.
• Rule #6: Test the matching rule entry #6. If true, apply action rule entry #5.
• Rule #8: Test the matching rule entries #7 and 11. If both are true, apply action rule entry #9.
No more than one action can be taken for any packet. If the matching conditions are true for multiple RuleSets, then the
corresponding FRN field with the lowest value (highest priority) determines the action to be taken.
Note that processing entries #0 and 1 produce an OR function: action #0 is taken if RuleSet #0 or RuleSet #1 is true.
Notice that processing entries #4 and 6 have overlapping RuleSets, but different FRNs. This can be summarized as:
If match #4, 5 and 6 are all true, then apply action #4,
Else if match #6 is true, then apply action #5.
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Table 4-14 summarizes the available matching options. The MD and ENB fields are used to select the desired matching
option. More configuration details are given in the following section.
TABLE 4-14:
MATCHING RULE OPTIONS
MD[1:0]
ENB[1:0]
00
XX
Matching rule disabled
01
(Layer 2 matching:
MAC address,
EtherType)
00
Action field is used as count value for packets matching MAC address and
EtherType
01
Compare MAC address only
10
Compare EtherType only
10
(Layer 3 matching:
IP address)
11
(Layer 4 matching:
TCP, UDP,
IP protocol)
4.4.16.2
Matching Rule
11
Compare both MAC address and EtherType
00
Reserved
01
Compare IPv4 source and destination address (with mask)
10
Compare both source and destination IPv4 addresses (without mask)
11
Reserved
00
Compare IPv4 protocol
01
Compare TCP source port or destination port
10
Compare UDP source port or destination port
11
Compare TCP sequence number
Matching Rule Description
The Matching Rule consists of several parameters. The first two parameters, MD[1:0] and ENB[1:0], determine the organization of the remainder of each Matching Rule.
When MD = 00, the Matching Rule is disabled.
TABLE 4-15:
ACL MATCHING RULE PARAMETERS FOR MD = 01
Parameter
Description
MD[1:0]
MODE
00 = Matching rule is disabled
01 = Layer 2 MAC header or counter filtering
10 = Layer 3 IP header filtering
11 = Layer 4 TCP header (and IP protocol) filtering
ENB[1:0]
00 = Count Mode. Both the MAC Address and TYPE are tested. A count value (either
time or packet count) is also incorporated. Details are given below this table.
01 = Comparison is performed only on the MAC Address value
10 = Comparison is performed only on the TYPE value
11 = Both the MAC Address and TYPE are tested
S/D
Source / Destination
0 = Destination address
1 = Source address
EQ
Equal / Not Equal
0 = Not Equal produces true result
1 = Equal produces true result
MAC ADDRESS[47:0]
48-bit MAC address
TYPE[15:0]
EtherType
Details for MD = 01, ENB = 00:
The 11 bits of the aggregated bit fields from PM, P, RPE, RP and MM in the Action rule entry specify a count value for
packets matching MAC Address and TYPE in the Matching Field.
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The count unit is determined by the TU bit (located in the Action rule).
• When 0, the unit is microsecond.
• When 1, the unit is millisecond.
The CA bit (located in the Action rule) determines the algorithm used to generate an interrupt when the count terminates.
• When 0, an 11-bit counter will be loaded with the count value from the list and start counting down every unit time.
An interrupt will be generated when the timer expires, i.e. the next qualified packet has not been received within
the period specified by the value.
• When 1, the counter is incremented with every matched packet received. An interrupt is generated when the terminal count is reached. The count resets thereafter. Time units are not used in this mode.
TABLE 4-16:
ACL MATCHING RULE PARAMETERS FOR MD = 10
Parameter
Description
MD[1:0]
MODE
00 = Matching rule is disabled
01 = Layer 2 MAC header or counter filtering
10 = Layer 3 IP header filtering
11 = Layer 4 TCP header (and IP protocol) filtering
ENB[1:0]
00 = Reserved
01 = IPv4 source or destination address (with mask)
10 = IPv4 source and destination address (without mask)
11 = Reserved
S/D
Source / Destination
0 = Destination address
1 = Source address
EQ
Equal / Not Equal
0 = Not Equal produces true result
1 = Equal produces true result
IP ADDRESS[31:0]
IPv4 address
Source or destination address (determined by S/D) when ENB = 01,
Source address when ENB = 10
IP MASK[31:0]
Mask bits for the IPv4 address when ENB = 01:
0 = This bit of the address is compared
1 = This bit of the address is not compared
Destination IPv4 address when ENB = 10
TABLE 4-17:
ACL MATCHING RULE PARAMETERS FOR MD = 11
Parameter
Description
MD[1:0]
MODE
00 = Matching rule is disabled
01 = Layer 2 MAC header or counter filtering
10 = Layer 3 IP header filtering
11 = Layer 4 TCP header (and IP protocol) filtering
ENB[1:0]
00 = IP Protocol comparison is enabled
01 = TCP source/destination port comparison is enabled
10 = UDP source/destination port comparison is enabled
11 = TCP sequence number is compared
S/D
Source / Destination
0 = Destination address
1 = Source address
EQ
Equal / Not Equal
0 = Not Equal produces true result
1 = Equal produces true result
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TABLE 4-17:
ACL MATCHING RULE PARAMETERS FOR MD = 11 (CONTINUED)
Parameter
Description
MAX PORT[15:0]
MIN PORT[15:0]
Max and Min Ports for TCP/UDP
or
TCP Sequence Number[31:0]
PC[1:0]
Port Comparison
00 = Port comparison is disabled
01 = Port matches either one of MAX or MIN
10 = Match if port number is in the range of MIN to MIN
11 = Match if port number is out of the range
PRO[7:0]
IPv4 protocol to be matched
FME
TCP Flag Match Enable
0 = TCP FLAG matching disabled
1 = TCP FLAG matching enabled
FMASK[7:0]
TCP FLAG Mask
0 = This bit of the Flag field is compared
1 = This bit of the Flag field is not compared
FLAG[7:0]
TCP Flag to be matched
4.4.16.3
Action Rule Description
TABLE 4-18:
ACL ACTION RULE PARAMETERS FOR NON-COUNT MODES (MD ≠ 01 OR ENB ≠
00)
Parameter
Description
PM[1:0]
Priority Mode
00 = ACL does not specify the packet priority. Priority is determined by standard QoS
functions.
01 = Change packet priority to P[2:0] if it is greater than QoS result.
10 = Change packet priority to P[2:0] if it is smaller than the QoS result.
11 = Always change packet priority to P[2:0].
P[2:0]
Priority value
RPE
Remark Priority Enable
0 = Disable priority remarking
1 = Enable priority remarking. VLAN tag priority (PCP) bits are replaced by RP[2:0].
RP[2:0]
Remarked Priority value
MM[1:0]
Map Mode
00 = No forwarding remapping
01 = The forwarding map in FORWARD is OR'ed with the forwarding map from the
Address Lookup Table.
10 = The forwarding map in FORWARD is AND'ed with the forwarding map from the
Address Lookup Table.
11 = The forwarding map in FORWARD replaces the forwarding map from the Address
Lookup Table.
FORWARD[N-1:0]
Forwarding Ports
Bit 0 corresponds to port 1
Bit 1 corresponds to port 2, etc.
0 = Do not forward to this port
1 = Forward to this port
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TABLE 4-19:
ACL ACTION RULE PARAMETERS FOR COUNT MODE (MD = 01 OR ENB = 00)
Parameter
Description
COUNT[10:0]
Count value
TU
Time unit for counter.
0 = Microseconds
1 = Milliseconds
CA
Counter Algorithm.
0 = An 11-bit counter will be loaded with the count value from the list and start counting
down every unit time. An interrupt will be generated when the timer expires, i.e. the
next qualified packet has not been received within the period specified by the value.
1 = The counter is incremented with every matched packet received. An interrupt is
generated when the terminal count is reached. The count resets thereafter. Time units
are not used in this mode.
Figure 4-7 shows basic organization of the ACL Table. The table has 16 entries, and each entry includes a matching
field, action field and process field. Although these fields are stored together in one table, it is important to note that for
a given table entry, the Matching, Action and Process fields generally do not form an associated group. The one exception is when the Matching Rule is in Count Mode (MD = 01 and ENB = 00). In that case, the Matching and Action fields
are used in tandem.
FIGURE 4-7:
ACL TABLE FORMAT
MD = 01
ENB = 00
F
R
N
MD
[1:0]
ENB
[1:0]
S
E
/
Q
D
MAC ADDRESS [47:0]
TYPE [15:0]
MD = 01
ENB != 00
F
R
N
MD
[1:0]
ENB
[1:0]
S
E
/
Q
D
MAC ADDRESS [47:0]
TYPE [15:0]
MD = 10
F
R
N
MD
[1:0]
ENB
[1:0]
S
E
/
Q
D
MD = 11
F
R
N
MD
[1:0]
ENB
[1:0]
S
E
/
Q
D
PROCESS
Field
4.4.16.4
IP ADDRESS [31:0]
MAX
PORT
[15:0]
MIN
PORT
[15:0]
Resvd
(5)
MATCHING Rule
IP MASK [31:0]
PC
[1:0]
PRO
[7:0]
F
FMSK FLAG
M
[7:0]
[7:0]
E
COUNT[10:0]
TU CA
unu
sed
RULESET
[15:0]
PM
[1:0]
P
[2:0]
R
P
E
RP
[2:0]
MM
[1:0]
FORWARD
[# ports]
RULESET
[15:0]
PM
[1:0]
P
[2:0]
R
P
E
RP
[2:0]
MM
[1:0]
FORWARD
[# ports]
RULESET
[15:0]
PM
[1:0]
P
[2:0]
R
P
E
RP
[2:0]
MM
[1:0]
FORWARD
[# ports]
RULESET
[15:0]
ACTION Rule
PROCESS
Field
ACL Interrupts
The ACL filtering functions do not generate interrupts. Interrupts apply only for the Count Mode (MD = 01, ENB = 00).
The Matching Rule can be configured either to timeout if the interval between packets of a specific type (MAC address
and EtherType), or when a set number of these packets are received. There is a separate interrupt for each port. Port
specific interrupt status and masks are located in the Port Interrupt Status Register and Port Interrupt Mask Register.
The top level interrupt registers for each port are in the Global Port Interrupt Status Register and Global Port Interrupt
Mask Register.
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4.4.16.5
ACL Registers
Table 4-20 provides a list of ACL related registers.
TABLE 4-20:
ACL REGISTERS
Registers
Description
Port Interrupt Status Register,
Port Interrupt Mask Register
ACL interrupt
Port ACL Access 0 Register through
Port ACL Access F Register,
Port ACL Byte Enable MSB Register,
Port ACL Byte Enable LSB Register,
Port ACL Access Control 0 Register
ACL Table access
Port Priority Control Register
Priority classification
Port Authentication Control Register
ACL enable
4.5
NAND Tree Support
The KSZ9896C 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 KSZ9896C digital I/O (NAND tree input) pin is an input to one NAND
gate along the chain. At the end of the chain, the INTRP_N pin provides the output for the last NAND gate.
The NAND tree test process includes:
• Enabling NAND tree mode
• Pulling all NAND tree input pins high
• Driving low each NAND tree input pin sequentially per the NAND tree pin order, starting with the first row of
Table 4-21.
• Checking the NAND tree output to ensure there is a toggle high-to-low or low-to-high for each NAND tree input
driven low.
TABLE 4-21:
NAND TREE TEST PIN ORDER
NAND Tree Sequence
Pin Number
Pin Name
NAND Tree Description
1
52
TXD6_7
Input
2
53
TXD6_6
Input
3
54
TXD6_5
Input
4
55
TXD6_4
Input
5
58
RXD6_7
Input
6
59
RXD6_6
Input
7
60
RXD6_5
Input
8
62
RXD6_4
Input
9
63
TXCLK6/REFCLKI6
Input
10
64
TX_EN6/TXCTL6
Input
11
65
TX_ER6
Input
12
66
COL6
Input
13
67
TXD6_3
Input
14
68
TXD6_2
Input
15
69
TXD6_1
Input
16
70
TXD6_0
Input
17
72
RX_CLK6/REFCLKO6
Input
18
73
RX_DV6/CRS_DV6/RX_CTL6
Input
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TABLE 4-21:
NAND TREE TEST PIN ORDER (CONTINUED)
NAND Tree Sequence
Pin Number
Pin Name
NAND Tree Description
19
75
RX_ER6/RX_CLK6
Input
20
76
CRS6
Input
21
77
RXD6_3
Input
22
78
RXD6_2
Input
23
79
RXD6_1
Input
24
80
RXD6_0
Input
25
82
LED4_0
Input
26
83
LED4_1
Input
27
85
LED3_0
Input
28
86
LED3_1
Input
29
87
NC
Input
30
88
NC
Input
31
89
LED2_0
Input
32
90
LED2_1
Input
33
91
PME_N
Input
34
94
CLKO_25_125
Input
35
96
SDO
Input
36
97
SDI/SDA/MDIO
Input
37
99
SCS_N
Input
38
100
SCL/MDC
Input
39
102
LED5_0
Input
40
103
LED5_1
Input
41
105
LED1_0
Input
42
106
LED1_1
Input
43
92
INTRP_N
Output
The following procedure can be used to check for faults on the KSZ9896C digital I/O pin connections to the board:
1.
2.
3.
Enable NAND tree mode via the LED2_1, LED2_0, and LED4_0 configuration strap pins option.
Use board logic to drive all KSZ9896C NAND tree input pins high and verify that the INTRP_N pin output is high.
Use board logic to drive each NAND tree input pin, per the NAND Tree pin order, as follows:
a) Toggle the first pin in the NAND tree sequence (TXD6_7) from high to low, and verify the INTRP_N pin
switches from high to low to indicate that the first pin is connected properly.
b) Leave the first pin (TXD6_7) low.
c) Toggle the second pin in the NAND tree sequence (TXD6_6) from high to low, and verify the INTRP_N pin
switches from low to high to indicate that the second pin is connected properly.
d) Leave the first pin (TXD6_7) and the second pin (TXD6_6) low.
e) Toggle the third pin in the NAND tree sequence (TXD6_5) from high to low, and verify the INTRP_N pin
switches from high to low to indicate that the third pin is connected properly.
f) Continue with this sequence until all KSZ9896C NAND tree input pins have been toggled.
Each KSZ9896C NAND tree input pin must cause the INTRP_N output pin to toggle high-to-low or low-to-high to indicate a good connection. If the INTRP_N pin fails to toggle when the KSZ9896C input pin toggles from high to low, the
input pin has a fault.
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4.6
4.6.1
Clocking
PRIMARY CLOCK
The device requires a 25MHz reference clock input at the XI pin. This clock is internally multiplied up and used to clock
all of the internal logic and switching functions. It is also normally used as to clock the PHY transmit paths. This clock
may be supplied by connecting a crystal between the XI and XO pins (and appropriate load capacitors to ground). Alternatively, an external CMOS clock signal may drive XI, while XO is left unconnected. The XI/XO block is powered from
AVDDH.
4.6.2
PORT 6 RGMII/MII/RMII CLOCKS
The MII interface is clocked asymmetrically, with the PHY device driving both the RX_CLK6 receive clock and the TX_CLK6 transmit clock to the MAC device. The MII port may be configured at reset by a strapping option to take the role
of either the PHY or the MAC. RX_CLK6 and TX_CLK6 are therefore either both inputs or both outputs, depending on
the MII mode.
The RMII interface uses a single 50MHz clock. This REFCLK may be sourced either from the KSZ9896C or from the
connected device. A strapping option is used to select the mode. “Normal Mode” is the mode where the other device
supplies the clock, and the clock is an input to the REFCLKI6 pin of the device. “Clock Mode” is the mode where the
KSZ9896C generates the 50MHz clock on the REFCLKO6 pin.
The RGMII interface employs source synchronous clocking, so it is symmetrical and does not require a mode selection.
An output clock is generated on the RX_CLK6 pin, while an input clock is received on the TX_CLK6 pin. The clock
speed scales with the interface data rate - either 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps. A strapping option is used to select between
the 100 and 1000 Mbps speeds. If the 10 Mbps rate is required, then a register setting is used to set that speed.
The Port 6 MAC interface is powered from VDDIO.
Note:
4.6.3
Refer to Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps," on page 17 for additional information on using configuration
straps.
SERIAL MANAGEMENT INTERFACE CLOCK
Whether configured to be SPI, I2C or MIIM, the KSZ9896C is always a slave and receives the clock as an input. The
serial management interface is powered from VDDIO.
4.6.4
CLKO_25_125
An output clock, derived from the local 25MHz reference at XI, is provided on the CLKO_25_125 pin. The output frequency choices are 25MHz (default) and 125MHz. If not needed, this output clock can also be disabled. CLKO_25_125
is controlled via the Output Clock Control Register, and is powered from VDDIO.
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4.7
Power
The KSZ9896C requires two to three supply voltages. The device core operates from a 1.2V supply (DVDDL and
AVDDL). The PHY transceivers and XI/XO crystal/clock interface operate from a 2.5V supply (AVDDH). The digital I/
O's can be operated from 1.8V, 2.5V or 3.3V (VDDIO). The digital I/Os powered from VDDIO include RGMII, RMII, MII,
SPI, I2C, MIIM, LED, RESET_N, PME_N, INTRP_N and CLKO_25_125. An example power connection diagram can be
seen in Figure 4-8.
FIGURE 4-8:
POWER CONNECTION DIAGRAM
+1.2V
+2.5V
22µF
22µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
DVDDL
AVDDH
DVDDL
AVDDH
DVDDL
DVDDL
AVDDH
AVDDH
DVDDL
AVDDH
DVDDL
AVDDH
DVDDL
DVDDL
AVDDH
DVDDL
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
+1.8V, 2.5V or 3.3V
10µF
VDDIO
VDDIO
VDDIO
VDDIO
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
22µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
4.8
AVDDL
AVDDL
AVDDL
AVDDL
AVDDL
AVDDL
AVDDL
AVDDL
AVDDL
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
(exposed pad )
Power Management
The device supports enhanced power management features in a low-power state with energy detection to ensure lowpower dissipation during device idle periods. There are three operation modes under the power management function
which are implemented globally (i.e., applying to all ports):
• Normal Operation Mode
• Energy Detect Mode
• Global Soft Power Down Mode
Table 4-22 summarizes all internal function blocks status under the three power-management operation modes.
TABLE 4-22:
MDI/MDI-X PIN DEFINITIONS
Functional Blocks
Power Management Operation Modes
Normal Mode
Energy Detect Mode
Soft Power Down Mode
Internal PLL Clock
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
TX/RX PHYs
Enabled
Energy Detect at RX
Disabled
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TABLE 4-22:
MDI/MDI-X PIN DEFINITIONS (CONTINUED)
Functional Blocks
Power Management Operation Modes
Normal Mode
Energy Detect Mode
Soft Power Down Mode
MACs
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Host Interface
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
There is one additional power saving mode that may be implemented on a per-port basis:
• Port-Based Power Down
The first three global power modes are mutually exclusive; only one mode may be selected at a time. Port-based power
down may be enabled independent of the global power mode.
4.8.1
NORMAL OPERATION MODE
At power-up, the device enters into Normal operation mode. It is also selected via bits [4:3] = 00 in the Power Down
Control 0 Register. When the device is in normal operation mode, all PLL clocks are running, PHYs and MACs are on,
and the CPU is ready to read or write the device registers through the serial interface (SPI, I2C or MIIM).
During normal operation mode, the host processor can change the power management mode bits in the Power Down
Control 0 Register to transition to any of the other power management modes.
4.8.2
ENERGY-DETECT MODE
Energy-detect mode, also known as energy-detect power down (EDPD) mode, is enabled by setting bits [4:3] to 01 in
the Power Down Control 0 Register. Energy-detect mode provides a mechanism to save power when the device is not
connected to an active link partner. Auto-negotiation must be enabled when in energy-detect mode.
Energy-detect mode consists of two states, normal-power state and low-power state. When the device is in this mode,
it will monitor the cable energy. If there is no energy on the cable for a time longer than a pre-configured value, the device
will go into the low-power state. While in low-power state, the device reduces power consumption by disabling all circuitry except the energy-detect circuitry of the receiver, which consumes minimal power. When the device is in the lowpower state, it will transmit link pulses at long intervals, with a very low duty cycle. At the same time, it continuously
monitors for energy on the cable. Once energy is detected from the cable and is present for a time longer than 100ns,
the device will enter the normal-power state.
4.8.3
GLOBAL SOFT POWER-DOWN MODE
Soft power-down mode is used to power down the device when it is not in use after power-up. This mode disables all
internal functions except for the serial (SPI or I2C) management interface.
When soft power-down mode is exited, all registers are reset to their default values, and all configuration strap pins are
sampled to set the device settings.
4.8.4
PORT-BASED POWER DOWN
Unused ports may be powered down individually to save power.
4.8.5
WAKE ON LAN (WOL)
Wake on LAN allows a computer to be turned on or woken up by a network message. The message is usually sent by
a program executed on another computer on the same local area network. Wake-up frame events are used to awaken
the system whenever meaningful data is presented to the system over the network. Examples of meaningful data
include the reception of a Magic Packet, a management request from a remote administrator, or simply network traffic
directly targeted to the local system. The device can be programmed to notify the host of the Wake-Up frame detection
with the assertion of the power management event signal (PME_N).
The device’s MACs support the detection of the following Wake-Up events:
• Detection of energy signal over a pre-configured value
• Detection of a linkup in the network link state
• Receipt of a Magic Packet
There are also other types of Wake-Up events that are not listed here as manufacturers may choose to implement these
in their own way.
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4.8.5.1
Direction of Energy
The energy is detected from the cable and is continuously presented for a time longer than pre-configured value, especially when this energy change may impact the level at which the system should re-enter to the normal power state.
4.8.5.2
Direction of Link-up
Link status wake events are useful to indicate a linkup in the network's connectivity status.
4.8.5.3
Magic PacketTM
The Magic Packet is a broadcast frame containing anywhere within its payload 6 bytes of all 1s (FF FF FF FF FF FF)
followed by sixteen repetitions of the target computer's 48-bit DA MAC address. Since the magic packet is only scanned
for the above string, and not actually parsed by a full protocol stack, it may be sent as any network- and transport-layer
protocol.
Magic Packet technology is used to remotely wake up a sleeping or powered-off PC on a LAN. This is accomplished by
sending a specific packet of information, called a Magic Packet frame, to a node on the network. When a PC capable
of receiving the specific frame goes to sleep, it enables the Magic Packet RX mode in the LAN controller, and when the
LAN controller receives a Magic Packet frame, it will alert the system to wake up. Once the device has been enabled
for Magic Packet Detection, it scans all incoming frames addressed to the node for a specific data sequence, which
indicates to the controller this is a Magic Packet frame.
A Magic Packet frame must also meet the basic requirements for the LAN technology chosen, such as Source Address
(SA), Destination Address (DA), which may be the receiving station's IEEE MAC address, or a multicast or broadcast
address and CRC. The specific sequence consists of 16 duplications of the MAC address of this node, with no breaks
or interruptions. This sequence can be located anywhere within the packet, but must be preceded by a synchronization
stream. The synchronization stream is defined as 6 bytes of 0xFF. The device will also accept a broadcast frame, as
long as the 16 duplications of the IEEE address match the address of the machine to be awakened.
4.8.5.4
Interrupt Generation on Power Management Related Events
There are two ways an interrupt can be generated to the host whenever a power management related event takes place.
The resulting interrupts are via the PME_N signal pin or via the INTRP_N signal pin.
4.9
Management Interface
The management interface may be used by an external host processor to read and write the device’s registers. This
interface has three available modes of operation: SPI, I2C or MIIM. The interface mode is selected at the deassertion
of reset by a strapping option (refer to Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps," on page 17 for additional information).
Of the three interface options, SPI provides the highest performance, while MIIM performance is the lowest. Most importantly, MIIM provides access to the PHY control and status registers, but not to any of the switch registers. The vast
majority of applications therefore can use SPI or I2C, but not MIIM.
Register access is also available through the high-performance in-band management interface as described in Section
4.10, "In-Band Management," on page 57.
4.9.1
SPI SLAVE BUS
The KSZ9896C supports a slave mode SPI interface that provides complete access to all device registers via an SPI
master device. The SPI master device supplies the clock (SCL), select (SCS_N), and serial input data (SDI). Serial output data (SDO) is driven by the KSZ9896C.
SCL is expected to stay low when SPI operation is idle. SPI operations start with the falling edge of SCS_N and end with
the rising edge of SCS_N. A single read or write access consists of a 27-bit command/address phase, then a 5-bit turnaround (TA) phase, then an 8-bit data phase. For burst read or write access, SCS_N is held low while SCL continues to
toggle. For every 8 cycles of SCL, the device will increment the address counter, and the corresponding data byte will
be transferred on SDI or SDO in succession.
All commands, addresses and data are transferred most significant bit first. Input data on SDI is latched on the rising
edge of clock SCL. Output data on SDO is clocked on the falling edge of SCL.
As shown in Figure 4-23, there are two commands: register read and register write. Figure 4-9 and Figure 4-10 show
the timing for these two operations.
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TABLE 4-23:
REGISTER ACCESS USING THE SPI INTERFACE
SPI Operation
Command/Address Phase (SDI pin)
Command
Data Phase
(SDO or SDI pins)
TA bits
(Note 4-8)
Register Address
Register Read
011
A23 A22 A21 A20 … A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 XXXXX D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
Register Write
010
A23 A22 A21 A20 … A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 XXXXX D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
Note 4-8
Note:
TA bits are turn-around bits. They are “don't care” bits.
The actual device address space is 16 bits (A15 - A0), so the values of address bits A23 - A16 in the SPI
command/address phase are “don't care”.
FIGURE 4-9:
SPI REGISTER READ OPERATION
SCS_N
1
2
3
0
1
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
SCL
SDI
(MOSI)
A23 A22 A21 A20 A19 A18 A17 A16 A15 A14 A13 A12 A11 A10 A9 A8 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 TA TA TA TA TA
SDO
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
(MISO)
Read
Command
Read Address
FIGURE 4-10:
TurnAround
Read Data
SPI REGISTER WRITE OPERATION
SCS_N
1
2
3
0
1
0
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
SCL
SDI
(MOSI)
A23 A22 A21 A20 A19 A18 A17 A16 A15 A14 A13 A12 A11 A10 A9 A8 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 A0 TA TA TA TA TA D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
SDO
(MISO)
Write
Command
4.9.2
Write Address
TurnAround
Write Data
I2C BUS
The management interface may be configured to be an I2C slave. In this mode, an I2C master has complete programming access to the device's internal control and status registers, including all MIB counters, address lookup tables,
VLAN table and ACL table.
The 7-bit device address is fixed as 1011_111. Because of the fixed address, only one KSZ9896C may be on the I2C
bus at a time. The R/W control bit is then appended as the least significant bit to form these 8-bit address/control words:
1011_1110
1011_1111
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The internal registers and tables of the device are accessed using 16-bit addressing and 8-bit data. The access formats
are as follows:
FIGURE 4-11:
SINGLE BYTE REGISTER WRITE
FIGURE 4-12:
SINGLE BYTE REGISTER READ
FIGURE 4-13:
BURST REGISTER WRITE
FIGURE 4-14:
BURST REGISTER READ
4.9.3
MII MANAGEMENT (MIIM) INTERFACE
The device supports the IEEE 802.3 MII management interface, also known as the management data input/output
(MDIO) interface. This interface allows upper-layer devices to monitor and control the states of the KSZ9896C PHY
blocks, but it does not provide access to the switch registers. An external device with MDC/MDIO capability can read
the PHY status or configure the PHY settings. Details on the MIIM interface can be found in Clauses 22 and 45 of the
IEEE 802.3 Specification.
Use of MIIM conflicts with use of the In-Band Management interface. These interfaces cannot be used simultaneously.
The MIIM interface consists of the following:
• A physical connection that uses a data signal (MDIO) and a clock signal (MDC) for communication between an
external controller and the KSZ9896C. Note that the MDIO signal is open-drain.
• A specific protocol that operates across the two signal physical connection that allows an external controller to
communicate with the internal PHY devices.
• Access to a set of standard, vendor-specific and extended (MMD) 16-bit registers. These registers are also
directly accessible via the SPI and I2C interface options.
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The MIIM Interface can operate up to a maximum clock speed of 5MHz. Access is limited to only the registers in the
PHY blocks of ports 1 through 5. Table 4-24 summarizes the MII management interface frame format.
TABLE 4-24:
MII MANAGEMENT INTERFACE FRAME FORMAT
Preamble
(32-bit)
Start of
Frame
(2-bit)
Operation
Code
(2-bit)
PHY
Address
(5-bit)
Register
Address
(5-bit)
Turn
Around
(2-bit)
Register
Data
(16-bit)
Idle
Read
All 1s
01
10
A[4:0]
Reg[4:0]
Z0
D[15:0]
Z
Write
All 1s
01
01
A[4:0]
Reg[4:0]
10
D[15:0]
Z
Operation
Mode
The MIIM PHY address to PHY port mapping is as follows:
•
•
•
•
•
PHY Address 1h to PHY port 1
PHY Address 2h to PHY port 2
PHY Address 3h to PHY port 3
PHY Address 4h to PHY port 4
PHY Address 5h to PHY port 5
The MIIM register address space consists of two distinct areas.
• Standard MIIM Registers (Direct)
• MDIO Manageable Device (MMD) Registers (Indirect)
4.9.3.1
Standard MIIM Registers (Direct)
Standard registers provide direct read/write access to a 32-register address space, as defined in Clause 22 of the IEEE
802.3 Specification. Within this address space, the first 16 registers (Registers 0h to Fh) are defined according to the
IEEE specification, while the remaining 16 registers (Registers 10h to 1Fh) are defined specific to the PHY vendor.
The KSZ9896C supports the standard registers listed in Table 4-25 for each PHY port. Each 16-bit MIIM Standard Register Address maps to two corresponding 8-bit Port N Register Addresses. The register bit map and description are
located at the 8-bit Port N Register Addresses.
TABLE 4-25:
STANDARD MIIM REGISTERS
MIIM Standard
Register Address
(hex)
Port N
Register Address
(hex)
Description
0h
0xN100 - 0xN101
PHY Basic Control Register
1h
0xN102 - 0xN103
PHY Basic Status Register
2h
0xN104 - 0xN105
PHY ID High Register
3h
0xN106 - 0xN107
PHY ID Low Register
IEEE-Defined Registers
4h
0xN108 - 0xN109
PHY Auto-Negotiation Advertisement Register
5h
0xN10A - 0xN10B
PHY Auto-Negotiation Link Partner Ability Register
6h
0xN10C - 0xN10D
PHY Auto-Negotiation Expansion Status Register
7h
0xN10E - 0xN10F
PHY Auto-Negotiation Next Page Register
8h
0xN110 - 0xN111
PHY Auto-Negotiation Link Partner Next Page Ability Register
9h
0xN112 - 0xN113
PHY 1000BASE-T Control Register
Ah
0xN114 - 0xN115
PHY 1000BASE-T Status Register
Bh-Ch
-
RESERVED
Dh
0xN11A - 0xN11B
PHY MMD Setup Register
Eh
0xN11C - 0xN11D
PHY MMD Data Register
Fh
0xN11E - 0xN11F
PHY Extended Status Register
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TABLE 4-25:
STANDARD MIIM REGISTERS (CONTINUED)
MIIM Standard
Register Address
(hex)
Port N
Register Address
(hex)
Description
Vendor-Specific Registers
10h
-
11h
0xN122 - 0xN123
12h
0xN124 - 0xN125
PHY LinkMD Register
13h
0xN126 - 0xN127
PHY Digital PMA/PCS Status Register
14h
-
15h
0xN12A - 0xN12B
RESERVED
PHY Remote Loopback Register
RESERVED
Port RXER Count Register
16h-1Ah
-
1Bh
0xN136 - 0xN137
Port Interrupt Control / Status Register
PHY Auto MDI / MDI-X Register
1Ch
0xN138 - 0xN139
1Dh-1Eh
-
1Fh
0xN13E - 0xN13F
4.9.3.2
RESERVED
RESERVED
PHY Control Register
MDIO Manageable Device (MMD) Registers (Indirect)
The MIIM interface provides indirect access to a set of MMD registers as defined in Section 5.4, "MDIO Manageable
Device (MMD) Registers (Indirect)," on page 167.
4.10
In-Band Management
The in-band management access (IBA) is a feature that provides full register read and write access via any one of the
six data ports. Port 6 is the default IBA port. The in-band feature is enabled or disabled by a strapping option at powerup and reset. To use a different port instead of port 6 for IBA, the SPI or I2C interface or IBA must be used to write to a
control register. IBA may not be used on more than one port at a time.
In-band management frames are processed differently from normal network frames. They are recognized as special
frames, so address and VID lookup, VLAN tagging, source address filtering, un-tag discard, tagged frame drop, etc. are
not applied to them. Received in-band management frames are never forwarded to the switch fabric or to any other port.
The In-Band Management (IBA) Control Register is used to enable and control the IBA feature and to specify one of the
six ports as the IBA port.
The IBA frame format is shown in Figure 4-15. The layer 2 portion of the IBA frame contains normal destination address
(DA) and source address (SA) fields. The DA of the frames are defined to be the switch MAC address (default 00-10A1-FF-FF-FF), and the SA is the MAC address of the source device. The DA and SA will be swapped in the response
frame. A special 4-byte IBA tag follows the SA. This is then followed by the 2-byte EtherType/Length field that serves to
identify this as an IBA frame.
Only one IBA frame can be processed at a time. Any subsequent IBA frames received by the device will be dropped
unless the most recent response frame has been fully transmitted.
There are six types of read/write commands: READ, WRITE, WAIT on 0, WAIT on 1, MODIFY to 0 and MODIFY to 1.
The burst commands offer fast and bundled data return, up to the capacity of the IBA frame buffer. There are two types
of operations in burst command: READ burst and Write burst.
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FIGURE 4-15:
IN-BAND MANAGEMENT FRAME FORMAT
LSB
0
1
2
3
4
7 Bytes
PREAMBLE
1 Byte
SFD
6 Bytes
DES. ADDRESS
5
6 Bytes
SRC. ADDRESS
2 Bytes
IBAF TAG TYPE
2 Bytes
IBAF TAG CONTROL INFO.
2 Bytes
MAC LENGTH/TYPE
2 Bytes
2 Bytes
6
7
MSB
i/g
u/l
46 bit address
i/g=0, Individual Address; i/g=1, Group Address
u/l=0, Globally Admin. Addr. u/l=1, Locally Admin. Addr.
010xxxxx
11111110
TPID
Sequence #
3 bits of Priority, 1 bit of Canonical Format Indicator = 0
4 bits of mode, 8 bits of sequence #
10011000
00000000
0x9800 for 98xx Family
ACCESS FORMAT
00000000
00000000
Reserved
Reserved
0x0001 = Rd/Wr,
0x0002 = Burst
p
cfi
mode
IBAF TAG
2 Bytes
IBAF
Layer 3
Data
38/42/46
– 1500
MAC
DATA
ACCESS CODE
4 Bytes
ACCESS COMMAND
4 Bytes
DATA
4 Bytes
ACCESS COMMAND/DATA
4 Bytes
DATA
4 Bytes
ACCESS COMMAND/DATA
4 Bytes
DATA
4 Bytes
ACCESS COMMAND/DATA
4 Bytes
DATA
4 Bytes
ACCESS COMMAND/DATA
4 Bytes
DATA
COMMAND = 0x0001 (Rd/Wr)
OP.
0eeeeAAAAAAAA
Code
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
COMMAND = 0x0002 (Burst)
Dir
000000AAAAAAAA
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
3 bits of OP code:
001 = READ, 010 = WRITE,
100 = WAIT on 0, 101 = WAIT on 1,
110 = MODIFY to 0, 111 = MODIFY to 1,
COMMAND = 0x0002000
(Dump)
= end of command list
OP.
eeee = Byte enable
0000000000000
Code
AAAA..AAAA[23:0] = Register Address
00000000000aaaaa
2 bits of Direction:
01 = READ, 10 = WRITE,
AAAA..AAAA[23:0] = Starting Register Address
COMMAND = 0x0001 (Rd/Wr)
0xdddddddd
dddddddd = data written/read
COMMAND = 0x0001 (WAIT/
MODIFY)
0xmaskmask
Variable
PAD
4 Bytes
FRAME CHECK SEQUENCE
Variable
EXTENSION
Mask (1) = bit in reg. to be tested for OP code 100/101
OR
set (1) = bit to be set to 0/1 based on OP code 110/111
COMMAND = 0x0002 (Burst)
26 0's and 6 bits of burst count
Bits Transmitted from Left to Right
4.11
MAC Interface (Port 6)
Strapping options are used to individually select any of these MAC interface options for port 6:
•
•
•
•
Media Independent Interface (MII) (Port 6): Supports 100 and 10 Mbps data rates
Reduced Media Independent Interface (RMII) (Port 6): Supports 100 and 10 Mbps data rates
Gigabit Media Independent Interface (GMII) (Port 6): Supports 1000Mbps data rate
Reduced Gigabit Media Independent Interface (RGMII) (Port 6): Supports 1000, 100 and 10 Mbps data rates
Note that the signals on the KSZ9896C MAC interface are named as they would be for a PHY: the TX direction is into
the KSZ9896C, while the RX direction is out of the KSZ9896C, as if to a host processor with integrated MAC. Signal
connection to such a “MAC” device is TX-to-TX, and RX-to-RX.
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The Port 6 MII/RMII/GMII/RGMII interface is powered by the VDDIO power supply.
4.11.1
MEDIA INDEPENDENT INTERFACE (MII) (PORT 6)
The media independent interface (MII) is specified in Clause 22 of the IEEE 802.3 standard. It provides a common interface between PHY layer and MAC layer devices. The data interface is 4-bits wide and runs at one quarter the network
bit rate; either 2.5MHz in 10BASE-Te or 25MHz in 100BASE-TX (not encoded). Additional signals on the transmit side
indicate when data is valid or when an error occurs during transmission. Similarly, the receive side provides signals that
convey when the data is valid and without physical layer errors. For half duplex operation, the COL signal indicates if a
collision has occurred during transmission.
The MII interface operates in either PHY Mode or MAC Mode. Select PHY Mode when the port is connected to a processor or other device with a MAC function; select MAC Mode when connecting to an external PHY. Note that the direction of the TX_CLK6, RX_CLK6, COL6 and CRS6 signals is affected by the PHY mode or MAC mode setting, while
other MII signals do not change direction.
MII mode is selected at reset by a configuration strap option on pins RXD6_3 and RXD6_2 for port 6. The Speed strapping option (on pin RXD6_0 for port 6) should be set for 100/10 Mbps Mode. PHY Mode or MAC Mode is selected by a
configuration strap option on pin RXD6_1 (port 6). Refer to Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps," on page 17 for additional information.
Another configuration strap on the RX_ER6/RX_CLK6 pin selects either 2-Wire Mode or 3-Wire Mode for the GMII / MII
clocking. This option determines which pin is used for the KSZ9896C's MII RX_CLK. The 3-Wire Mode option is
intended for use when connecting to a 1000/100/10 Mbps PHY such as the Microchip KSZ9031MNX, which has separate pins for its GTX_CLK and TX_CLK signals. When 3-Wire Mode is selected, the MII (MAC Mode) RX_CLK6 input
clock is on pin 75. When in 2-Wire Mode, RX_CLK6 is on pin 72. If GMII will not be used, or when in PHY Mode, the
clock mode should be 2-Wire. Refer to Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps," on page 17 for additional information.
The interface contains two distinct groups of signals, one for transmission and the other for reception. Table 4-26 and
Table 4-27 describe the signals used by the MII interface to connect to an external MAC or to an external PHY, respectively.
TABLE 4-26:
MII (PHY MODE) CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL MAC
MII Interface Signals Description
KSZ9896C Signals in PHY Mode
External MAC Device Signals
Transmit Enable
TX_EN6 (input)
TX_EN (output)
Transit Error
TX_ER6 (input)
TX_ER (output)
Transmit Data Bits [3:0]
TXD6_[3:0] (input)
TXD[3:0] (output)
Transmit Clock
TX_CLK6 (output)
TX_CLK (input)
Collision Detection
COL6 (output)
COL (input)
Carrier Sense
CRS6 (output)
CRS (input)
Received Data Valid
RX_DV6 (output)
RX_DV (input)
Receive Error
RX_ER6 (output)
RX_ER (input)
Receive Data Bits [3:0]
RXD6[3:0] (output)
RXD[3:0] (input)
Receive Clock
RX_CLK6 (output)
RX_CLK (input)
TABLE 4-27:
MII (MAC MODE) CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL PHY
MII Interface Signals Description
KSZ9896C Signals in MAC Mode
External PHY Device Signals
Transmit Enable
RX_DV6 (output)
TX_EN (input)
Transit Error
RX_ER6 (output)
TX_ER (input)
Transmit Data Bits [3:0]
RXD6_[3:0] (output)
TXD[3:0] (input)
Transmit Clock
RX_CLK6 (input)
(Actual pin depends on GMII/MII
Clock Mode)
TX_CLK (output)
Collision Detection
COL6 (input)
COL (output)
Carrier Sense
CRS6 (input)
CRS (output)
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TABLE 4-27:
MII (MAC MODE) CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL PHY (CONTINUED)
MII Interface Signals Description
KSZ9896C Signals in MAC Mode
External PHY Device Signals
Received Data Valid
TX_EN6 (input)
RX_DV (output)
Receive Error
TX_ER6 (input)
RX_ER (output)
Receive Data Bits [3:0]
TXD6_[3:0] (input)
RXD[3:0] (output)
Receive Clock
TX_CLK6 (input)
RX_CLK (output)
4.11.2
REDUCED MEDIA INDEPENDENT INTERFACE (RMII) (PORT 6)
The reduced media independent interface (RMII) specifies a low pin count interface, which is based on MII, that provides
communication with a MAC attached to the port. As with MII, RMII provides a common interface between physical layer
and MAC layer devices, or between two MAC layer devices, and has the following key characteristics:
•
•
•
•
Supports network data rates of either 10Mbps or 100Mbps.
Uses a single 50MHz clock reference (provided internally or externally) for both transmit and receive data.
Uses independent 2-bit wide transmit and receive data paths.
Contains two distinct groups of signals: one for transmission and the other for reception.
The user selects one of the two RMII clocking modes by setting the appropriate strapping option.
While in RMII Normal Mode, the port will require an external 50MHz signal to be input to TX_CLK6/REFCLKI6 from an
external source. This mode is selected by strapping the RXD6_1 pin high during reset.
While in RMII Clock Mode, the port will output a 50MHz clock on RX_CLK6/REFCLKO6, which is derived from the
25MHz crystal or oscillator attached to the XI clock input. The TX_CLK6/REFCLKI6 input is unused in this mode. This
mode is selected by strapping the RXD6_1 pin low during reset.
Refer to Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps," on page 17 for additional configuration strap information.
Table 4-28 describes the signals used by the RMII interface. Refer to the RMII specification for full details on the signal
descriptions.
TABLE 4-28:
RMII SIGNAL DESCRIPTIONS
RMII Signal
Name
(per spec)
RMII Signal
(per KSZ9896C)
REF_CLK
REFCLKI6
Input
Input or Output
Synchronous 50MHz reference clock,
when port is in RMII Normal Mode
n/a
REFCLKO6
Output
Input
Synchronous 50MHz reference clock,
when port is in RMII Clock Mode
Pin Direction
Pin Direction
(with Respect to (with Respect to
PHY, KSZ9896C)
MAC)
RMII Signal Description
TX_EN
TX_EN6
Input
Output
Transmit Enable
TXD[1:0]
TXD6_[1:0]
Input
Output
Transmit Data Bit [1:0]
CRS_DV
RX_DV6
Output
Input
RX_ER
RX_ER6
Output
Input or
not required
RXD[1:0]
RXD6_[1:0]
Output
Input
Carrier Sense / Receive Data Valid
Receive Error
Receive Data Bit [1:0]
A device port in RMII mode may connect to either an external MAC device (such as a host processor) or to an external
PHY; but unlike MII, RMII does not provide separate PHY and MAC modes of operation. However, it is necessary to
connect the pins properly.
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TABLE 4-29:
RMII CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL MAC
RMII Interface Signals Description
KSZ9896C Signals
External MAC Device Signals
Transmit Enable
TX_EN6 (input)
TX_EN (output)
Transmit Data Bits [1:0]
TXD6_[1:0] (input)
TXD[1:0] (output)
Reference Clock
REFCLKI6 (input)
or REFCLKO6 (output)
REF_CLK
(input or output)
Carrier Sense Data Valid
RX_DV6 (output)
CRS_DV (input)
Receive Error
RX_ER6 (output)
RX_ER (input)
Receive Data Bits [1:0]
RXD6_[1:0] (output)
RXD[1:0] (input)
TABLE 4-30:
RMII CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL PHY
RMII Interface Signals Description
KSZ9896C Signals
External PHY Device Signals
Transmit Enable
RX_DV6 (output)
TX_EN (input)
Transmit Data Bits [1:0]
RXD6_[1:0] (output)
TXD[1:0] (input)
Reference Clock
REFCLKI6 (input)
or REFCLKO6 (output)
REF_CLK
(input or output)
Carrier Sense Data Valid
TX_EN6 (input)
CRS_DV (output)
4.11.3
Receive Error
No connection
RX_ER (output)
Receive Data Bits [1:0]
TXD6_[1:0] (input)
RXD[1:0] (output)
GIGABIT MEDIA INDEPENDENT INTERFACE (GMII) (PORT 6)
The Gigabit Media Independent Interface (GMII) is compliant to clause 35 of the IEEE 802.3 standard. It provides a common interface between GMII PHYs and MACs at 1000 Mbps. GMII is based heavily on the MII interface, with the key
signal differences being the data bus width, clock rate, and direction of the transmit clock.
The KSZ9896C interface combines GMII mode with MII mode to form GMII/MII mode to support data transfer at 10/100/
1000 Mbps. Port 6 is configured at power-up or reset to GMII/MII mode via the configuration strap option on the RXD6_3
and RXD6_2 pins. The Port 6 Speed Select configuration strap, on the RXD6_0 pin, determines whether the interface
is in MII mode (for 100 and 10 Mbps), or GMII mode (for 1000 Mbps) at power-up or reset. There is no method for the
KSZ9896C to automatically switch speeds based on the speed of the connected device, but any of the three speeds
can be selected via the port 6 XMII Port Control 0 Register and XMII Port Control 1 Register. When switching from 1000
Mbps to 100 or 10 Mbps speed, the interface switches automatically from GMII to MII operation.
When this change occurs, one of the two GMII / MII clocks will change direction. If the GMII / MII interface is in PHY
mode, the transmit clock (TX_CLK) will change between input (GMII) and output (MII). If the interface is in MAC mode,
the receive clock (RX_CLK) will change between output (GMII) and input (MII).
Another configuration strap on the RX_ER6/RX_CLK6 pin selects either 2-Wire Mode or 3-Wire Mode for the GMII / MII
clocking. This option determines which pin is used for the KSZ9896C's MII RX_CLK. The 3-Wire Mode option is
intended for use when connecting to a 1000/100/10 Mbps PHY such as the Microchip KSZ9031MNX, which has separate pins for its GTX_CLK and TX_CLK signals. When 3-Wire Mode is selected, the MII (MAC Mode) RX_CLK6 input
clock is on pin 75. When in 2-Wire Mode, RX_CLK6 is on pin 72. If GMII will not be used, or when in PHY Mode, the
clock mode should be 2-Wire. Refer to Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps," on page 17 for additional information.
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TABLE 4-31:
GMII CONNECTION (PHY MODE) TO EXTERNAL MAC INTERFACE
GMII Interface Signals Description
KSZ9896C Signals in PHY Mode
External MAC Device Signals
Transmit Enable
TX_EN6 (input)
TX_EN (output)
Transmit Error
TX_ER6 (input)
TX_ER (output)
Transmit Data Bits [170]
TXD6_[7:0] (input)
TXD[7:0] (output)
Transmit Clock
GTX_CLK (input)
GTX_CLK (output)
Collision Detection
COL6 (output)
COL (input)
Carrier Sense
CRS_DV6 (output)
CRS (input)
Receive Data Valid
RX_DV6 (output)
RX_DV (input)
Receive Error
RX_ER6 (output)
RX_ER (input)
Receive Data Bits [7:0]
RXD6_[7:0] (output)
RXD[7:0] (input)
Receive Clock
RX_CLK6 (output)
RX_CLK (input)
TABLE 4-32:
GMII CONNECTION (MAC MODE) TO EXTERNAL PHY
GMII Interface Signals Description
KSZ9896C Signals in MAC Mode
External PHY Device Signals
Transmit Enable
RX_DV6 (output)
TX_EN (input)
Transmit Error
RX_ER6 (output)
TX_ER (input)
Transmit Data Bits [170]
RXD6_[7:0] (output)
TXD[7:0] (input)
Transmit Clock
GRX_CLK (output)
GTX_CLK (input)
Collision Detection
COL6 (input)
COL (output)
4.11.4
Carrier Sense
CRS_DV6 (input)
CRS (output)
Receive Data Valid
TX_EN6 (input)
RX_DV (output)
Receive Error
TX_ER6 (input)
RX_ER (output)
Receive Data Bits [7:0]
TXD6_[7:0] (output)
RXD[7:0] (output)
Receive Clock
GTX_CLK6 (input)
RX_CLK (output)
REDUCED GIGABIT MEDIA INDEPENDENT INTERFACE (RGMII) (PORT 6)
RGMII provides a common interface between RGMII PHYs and MACs, and has the following key characteristics:
•
•
•
•
Pin count is reduced from 24 pins for GMII to 12 pins for RGMII.
All speeds (10Mbps, 100Mbps and 1000Mbps) 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 four bits wide - a nibble.
In RGMII operation, the RGMII pins function as follows:
• The MAC sources the transmit reference clock, TX_CLK6, at 125MHz for 1000Mbps, 25MHz for 100Mbps, and
2.5MHz for 10Mbps.
• The PHY recovers and sources the receive reference clock, RX_CLK6, at 125MHz for 1000Mbps, 25MHz for
100Mbps, and 2.5MHz for 10Mbps.
• For 1000BASE-T, the transmit data, TXD6_[3:0], is presented on both edges of TX_CLK6, and the received data,
RXD6_[3:0], is clocked out on both edges of the recovered 125MHz clock, RX_CLK6.
• For 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, the MAC holds TX_CTL6 low until both the PHY and MAC operate at the same
speed. During the speed transition, the receive clock is stretched on either a positive of negative pulse to ensure
that no clock glitch is presented to the MAC.
• TX_ER6 and RX_ER6 are combined with TX_EN6 and RX_DV6, respectively, to form TX_CTL6 and RX_CTL6.
These two RGMII control signals are valid at the falling clock edge.
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After power-up or reset, the device is configured to RGMII mode if the appropriate configuration strap pins are set to
one of the RGMII mode capability options. Refer to Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps," on page 17 for available
options. Note that there is no mechanism for the RGMII interface to adapt its speed automatically to the speed of the
connected RGMII device. A configuration strap option sets the speed of the RGMII interface at power-up to either
1000Mbps or 100Mbps. A control register can override the configuration strap option and set the RGMII speed to either
1000, 100 or 10Mbps. If a PHY is connected to the RGMII port, it should be ensured that the PHY link speed is fixed in
order to avoid a mismatch to the RGMII speed.
The device provides the option to add a minimum of 1.5ns internal delay to either TX_CLK6 or RX_CLK6, via the RGMII
Internal Delay control bits in the XMII Port Control 1 Register. This can reduce or eliminate the need to add trace delay
to the clock signals on the printed circuit board. RGMII_ID_ig enables delay on TX_CLK6, and the default is off.
RGMII_ID_eg enables delay on RX_CLK6, and the default is on. Users should also be aware of any internal clock delay
that may be added by the connected RGMII device.
TABLE 4-33:
RGMII SIGNAL DESCRIPTIONS
RGMII Signal
Name
(per spec)
RGMII Signal
(per KSZ9896C)
Pin Direction
(with respect to
PHY, KSZ9896C)
Pin Direction
(with respect to
MAC)
TXC
TX_CLK6
Input
Output
Transmit Reference Clock
(125MHz for 1000Mbps, 25MHz for
100Mbps, 2.5MHz for 10Mbps)
TX_CTL
TX_CTL6
Input
Output
Transmit Control
TXD[3:0]
TXD6_[3:0]
Input
Output
RGMII Signal Description
Transmit Data [3:0]
RXC
RX_CLK6
Output
Input
Receive Reference Clock
(125MHz for 1000Mbps, 25MHz for
100Mbps, 2.5MHz for 10Mbps)
RX_CTL
RX_CTL6
Output
Input
Receive Control
RXD[3:0]
RXD6_[3:0]
Output
Input
Receive Data [3:0]
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5.0
DEVICE REGISTERS
The KSZ9896C has a rich set of registers for device management. The registers are accessed by the SPI or I2C interfaces, or by in-band management. Alternatively, the MIIM interface can be used to access the PHY registers only. The
MIIM interface cannot access the switch registers.
A 16-bit address is used to access the device registers. This address is split into three hierarchical spaces, as shown
in Figure 5-1. These three spaces are used to designate the port/channel (4-bits), function (page) of the port (4-bits),
and register of function (8-bits). The individual ports are numbered 1 through 6. In the port space, a value of 0 is used
for global registers. Address bit 15 is always 0.
FIGURE 5-1:
Examples:
Register
Address
REGISTER ADDRESS MAPPING
0
N
N
N
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
= 0xN408
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
= 0x0312
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Port Space
Function Space
(Page)
Register Space
0 = Global
0 = Operation
1 = I/O Interface
2 = PHY
3 = General
4 = Look-up Tables
5-F = Reserved
N = Port #
0 = Operation
1 = PHY
2 = Reserved
3 = RGMII / GMII / MII / RMII
4 = MAC
5 = MIB Counters
6 = ACL
7 = Reserved
8 = Ingress – Classification, Policing
9 = Egress – Shaping
A = Queue management
B = Address lookup engine
C-F = Reserved
Values of N
are 1 - 6
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Register addressing is by bytes, and the management interface (SPI, I2C or in-band) transfers data by bytes. Where
registers are shown as 16-bits or 32-bits, this is for descriptive purposes only. Data can always be written and read as
individual bytes and in any order.
For multi-byte registers, the data is addressed in a big-endian format, with the most significant byte at the lowest
address, and the least significant byte at the highest address, as shown in Figure 5-2.
FIGURE 5-2:
BYTE ORDERING
16-bit register
32-bit register
0A0B0
0A0B0C0D
0A
address a+1 0B
0A
address a+1 0B
address a+2 0C
address a
address a
address a+3
memory
0D
memory
The global and port register address maps are detailed in Table 5-1 and Table 5-2, respectively. Table 1-3, “Register
Nomenclature,” on page 7 provides a list of register bit type notations.
The remainder of this chapter is organized as follows:
•
•
•
•
Global Registers
Port Registers
Tables and MIB Counters (Access)
MDIO Manageable Device (MMD) Registers (Indirect)
TABLE 5-1:
GLOBAL REGISTER ADDRESS MAP
Address
Functional Group
0x0000 - 0x00FF
Global Operation Control Registers (0x0000 - 0x00FF)
0x0100 - 0x01FF
Global I/O Control Registers (0x0100 - 0x01FF)
0x0200 - 0x02FF
Global PHY Control and Status Registers (0x0200 - 0x02FF)
0x0300 - 0x03FF
Global Switch Control Registers (0x0300 - 0x03FF)
0x0400 - 0x04FF
Global Switch Look Up Engine (LUE) Control Registers (0x0400 - 0x04FF)
0x0500 - 0x0FFF
RESERVED
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TABLE 5-2:
PORT N (1-6) REGISTER ADDRESS MAP
Address
Functional Group
0xN000 - 0xN0FF Port N: Port Operation Control Registers (0xN000 - 0xN0FF)
0xN100 - 0xN1FF Port N: Port Ethernet PHY Registers (0xN100 - 0xN1FF)
0xN200 - 0xN2FF RESERVED
0xN300 - 0xN3FF Port N: Port RGMII/GMII/MII/RMII Control Registers (0xN300 - 0xN3FF)
0xN400 - 0xN4FF Port N: Port Switch MAC Control Registers (0xN400 - 0xN4FF)
0xN500 - 0xN5FF Port N: Port Switch MIB Counters Registers (0xN500 - 0xN5FF)
0xN600 - 0xN6FF Port N: Port Switch ACL Control Registers (0xN600 - 0xN6FF)
0xN700 - 0xN7FF RESERVED
0xN800 - 0xN8FF Port N: Port Switch Ingress Control Registers (0xN800 - 0xN8FF)
0xN900 - 0xN9FF Port N: Port Switch Egress Control Registers (0xN900 - 0xN9FF)
0xNA00 - 0xNAFF Port N: Port Switch Queue Management Control Registers (0xNA00 - 0xNAFF)
0xNB00 - 0xNBFF Port N: Port Switch Address Lookup Control Registers (0xNB00 - 0xNBFF)
0xNC00 - 0xNFFF RESERVED
Note:
RESERVED address space must not be written under any circumstances. Failure to heed this warning may result in untoward operation and unexpected results. If it is necessary to write to registers
which contain both writable and reserved bits in the same register, the user should first read back
the reserved bits (RO or R/W), “OR” the desired settable bits with the value read, and then write
back the “ORed” value to the register.
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5.1
Global Registers
This section details the device’s global registers. For an overview of the device’s entire register map, refer to Section
5.0, "Device Registers". For details on the device’s port registers, refer to Section 5.2, "Port Registers".
5.1.1
5.1.1.1
GLOBAL OPERATION CONTROL REGISTERS (0x0000 - 0x00FF)
Global Chip ID 0 Register
Address:
Bits
7:0
5.1.1.2
0x0001
Size:
Default
RO
0x00
Type
Default
RO
0x98
Type
Default
RO
0x96
Type
Default
8 bits
Description
Chip ID (MSB)
Global Chip ID 2 Register
Bits
5.1.1.4
Type
Global Chip ID 1 Register
Address:
7:0
8 bits
Fixed Value
Bits
5.1.1.3
Size:
Description
Address:
7:0
0x0000
0x0002
Size:
8 bits
Description
Chip ID (LSB)
Global Chip ID 3 Register
Address:
Bits
0x0003
Size:
8 bits
Description
7:4
Revision ID
RO
-
3:1
RESERVED
RO
-
Global Software Reset
Refer to the Switch Operation Register for another reset control bit.
0 = Normal operation
1 = Resets the data path and state machines, but not register values.
R/W
SC
0b
0
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5.1.1.5
PME Pin Control Register
Address:
Bits
0x0006
Size:
8 bits
Type
Default
RESERVED
RO
-
1
PME Pin Output Enable
0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
R/W
0b
0
PME Pin Output Polarity
0 = PME is active low
1 = PME is active high
R/W
0b
7:2
5.1.1.6
Description
Global Interrupt Status Register
Address:
0x0010 - 0x0013
Size:
32 bits
This register provides the top level interrupt status for the LUE. These interrupts are enabled in the Global Interrupt Mask
Register. For port specific interrupts, refer to the Port Interrupt Status Register.
Bits
31
Description
Lookup Engine (LUE) Interrupt Status
Type
Default
RO
0b
RO
-
Type
Default
R/W
0b
RO
-
Refer to the Address Lookup Table Interrupt Register for detailed LUE
interrupt status bits.
0 = No interrupt
1 = Interrupt request
30:0
5.1.1.7
RESERVED
Global Interrupt Mask Register
Address:
0x0014 - 0x0017
Size:
32 bits
This register enables the interrupts in the Global Interrupt Status Register.
Bits
31
Description
Lookup Engine (LUE) Interrupt Mask
0 = Interrupt enabled
1 = Interrupt disabled
30:0
RESERVED
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5.1.1.8
Global Port Interrupt Status Register
Address:
0x0018 - 0x001B
Size:
32 bits
This register provides the top level interrupt status for the individual ports. These interrupts are enabled in the Global
Port Interrupt Mask Register. Refer to the Port Interrupt Status Register for detailed port interrupt status.
Bits
31:6
5
Description
Type
Default
RESERVED
RO
-
Port 6 Interrupt Status
RO
0b
RO
0b
RO
0b
RO
0b
RO
0b
RO
0b
0 = No interrupt
1 = Interrupt request
4
Port 5 Interrupt Status
0 = No interrupt
1 = Interrupt request
3
Port 4 Interrupt Status
0 = No interrupt
1 = Interrupt request
2
Port 3 Interrupt Status
0 = No interrupt
1 = Interrupt request
1
Port 2 Interrupt Status
0 = No interrupt
1 = Interrupt request
0
Port 1 Interrupt Status
0 = No interrupt
1 = Interrupt request
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5.1.1.9
Global Port Interrupt Mask Register
Address:
0x001C - 0x001F
Size:
32 bits
This register enables the interrupts in the Global Port Interrupt Status Register.
Bits
31:6
5
Description
Type
Default
RESERVED
RO
-
Port 6 Interrupt Mask
R/W
0b
R/W
0b
R/W
0b
R/W
0b
R/W
0b
R/W
0b
0 = Interrupt enabled
1 = Interrupt disabled
4
Port 5 Interrupt Mask
0 = Interrupt enabled
1 = Interrupt disabled
3
Port 4 Interrupt Mask
0 = Interrupt enabled
1 = Interrupt disabled
2
Port 3 Interrupt Mask
0 = Interrupt enabled
1 = Interrupt disabled
1
Port 2 Interrupt Mask
0 = Interrupt enabled
1 = Interrupt disabled
0
Port 1 Interrupt Mask
0 = Interrupt enabled
1 = Interrupt disabled
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5.1.2
5.1.2.1
GLOBAL I/O CONTROL REGISTERS (0x0100 - 0x01FF)
Serial I/O Control Register
Address:
Bits
7:3
2
0x0100
Size:
8 bits
Description
Type
Default
RESERVED
R/W
0100_0b
MIIM Preamble Suppression
R/W
0b
R/W
1b
R/W
0b
Type
Default
This feature affects only the MIIM (MDIO / MDC) interface. When using SPI
or I2C, this bit has no effect.
0 = Normal operation. The switch always expects the MIIM preamble.
1 = The switch will respond to MIIM commands even in the absence of a
preamble.
1
Automatic SPI Data Out Edge Select
When enabled, this feature automatically determines the edge of SCL that is
used to clock out the SPI data on SDO. If SCL ≥ ~25MHz, SDO data is
clocked by the rising edge of SCL. If SCL < ~25 MHz, SDO data is clocked
by the falling edge of SCL.
0 = The automatic feature is disabled, and bit 0 determines the SCL clock
edge used for SDO.
1 = The automatic feature is enabled, and bit 0 is ignored.
0
SPI Data Out Edge Select
When bit 1 is zero, then this bit determines the clock edge used for SPI data
out. When bit 1 is set to 1, this bit is ignored.
0 = SDO data is clocked by the falling edge of SCL
1 = SDO data is clocked by the rising edge of SCL
5.1.2.2
Output Clock Control Register
Address:
Bits
0x0103
Description
Size:
8 bits
7:5
RESERVED
RO
000b
4:2
RESERVED
R/W
000b
CLKO_25_125 Output Pin Enable
R/W
1b
R/W
0b
1
0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
0
CLKO_25_125 Frequency
0 = 25 MHz
1 = 125 MHz
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5.1.2.3
In-Band Management (IBA) Control Register
Address:
0x0104 - 0x0107
Size:
32 bits
This register controls the In-Band Access (IBA) feature.
Bits
31
Description
IBA Enable
Type
Default
R/W
Note 5-1
R/W
0b
0b
The initial value is strapped in from the RX_DV6/CRS_DV6/RX_CTL6 pin.
0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
30
IBA Destination MAC Address Match Enable
Set this bit to enable checking of the destination MAC address in received
IBA frames against the switch MAC address in the Switch MAC Address 0
Register through Switch MAC Address 5 Register. Non-matching frames are
discarded.
When not enabled, the MAC address is not checked.
29
IBA Reset
Set this bit to initialize the IBA state machine. This bit is self-clearing.
R/W
SC
28:24
RESERVED
RO
0x00
23:22
Priority Queue for IBA response
R/W
01b
Specifies the transmit priority queue for the IBA response frame. Typically
this value is not changed.
21:19
RESERVED
RO
00_0b
18:16
Port used for IBA communication
R/W
101b
R/W
0x40FE
000 = Port 1
001 = Port 2
010 = Port 3
011 = Port 4
100 = Port 5
101 = Port 6
110 = Reserved
111 = Reserved
15:0
Note 5-1
TPID (EtherType) value for IBA frame header
The default value of this field is determined by the associated configuration strap value. Refer to
Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps," on page 17 for additional information.
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I/O Drive Strength Register
Address:
Bits
7
6:4
0x010D
Size:
8 bits
Description
Type
Default
RESERVED
R/W
0b
High Speed Drive Strength (24mA)
R/W
110b
Controls drive strength of GMII / RGMII / MII / RMII (except TX_CLK /
REFCLKI, COL and CRS) and CLKO_25_125.
3
2:0
RESERVED
R/W
0b
Low Speed Drive Strength (8mA)
R/W
10b
Type
Default
RO
0b
RO
0b
RO
0b
RESERVED
RO
0x0000
IBA MAC Address Mismatch Error
RO
0b
RO
0b
RO
0b
Controls drive strength of TX_CLK / REFCLKI, COL, CRS, LEDs, PME_N,
INTRP_N, SDO and SDI/SDA/MDIO.
5.1.2.5
In-Band Management (IBA) Operation Status 1 Register
Address:
Bits
31
0x0110 - 0x0113
Size:
32 bits
Description
Good IBA Packet Detect
1 = A good IBA packet is received.
30
IBA Response Packet Transmit Done
1 = An IBA response packet is sent out.
This bit is cleared when a packet with a matching IBA tag field is received.
29
IBA Execution Done
1 = All the commands in one IBA packet are completely executed.
This bit is cleared when a packet with a matching IBA tag field is received.
28:15
14
This bit is active only when IBA_ENABLE (In-Band Management (IBA)
Control Register, bit 30) is set.
1 = An IBA packet is received with an unmatched MAC address, unequal to
the switch’s MAC address.
This bit is cleared when a packet with a matching IBA tag field is received.
13
IBA Access Format Error
1 = An IBA packet with a wrong access format (not equal to 0x9800) is
received.
This bit is cleared when a packet with a matching IBA tag field is received.
12
IBA Access Code Error
1 = An IBA packet with an unrecognized access code is received. (Valid
access codes are 0x0001 and 0x0002.)
This bit is cleared when a packet with a matching IBA tag field is received.
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Bits
11
Description
IBA Access Command Error
Type
Default
RO
0b
RO
0b
1 = An IBA packet with an unrecognized command code is received.
This bit is cleared when a packet with a matching IBA tag field is received.
10
IBA Oversize Packet Error
1 = An oversized IBA packet is received. The maximum IBA packet size is
320 bytes, including 8-byte zeros before FCS and the 4-byte FCS. No
response packet is sent.
This bit is cleared when a packet with a matching IBA tag field is received.
9:7
RESERVED
RO
000b
6:0
IBA Access Code Error Location
RO
0x000
Type
Default
RO
0x00000
When IBA Access Command Error (bit 11) is set, these bits indicate the
address location of the wrong command code within the IBA packet.
5.1.2.6
LED Override Register
Address:
Bits
31:10
9:0
5.1.2.7
32 bits
RESERVED
Override LED
These bits select whether each LEDx_0 and LEDx_1 pin will function as an
LED or General Purpose Output (GPO). The LSB bit of this field represents
LED1_0, followed by LED1_1, LED2_0, etc. When configured as a GPO, the
GPO output is controlled via the LED Output Register.
0 = LEDx_y pin functions as an LED
1 = LEDx_y pin functions as a GPO
0000000000b
LED Output Register
Bits
9:0
Size:
Description
Address:
31:10
0x0120 - 0x0123
0x0124 - 0x0127
Size:
32 bits
Description
Type
Default
RESERVED
RO
0x00000
GPO Output Control
When configured as a GPO via the LED Override Register, the GPO output
is controlled via this field. The LSB bit of this field represents LED1_0,
followed by LED1_1, LED2_0, etc.
0 = LEDx_y pin outputs low
1 = LEDx_y pin outputs high
R/W
0000000000b
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5.1.3.1
GLOBAL PHY CONTROL AND STATUS REGISTERS (0x0200 - 0x02FF)
Power Down Control 0 Register
Address:
Bits
7:6
5
0x0201
Size:
8 bits
Description
Type
Default
RESERVED
RO
00b
PLL Power Down
R/W
0b
R/W
00b
RO
000b
Type
Default
RESERVED
RO
0x000000
Configuration strap values of LED pins
RO
Note 5-2
0 = Normal operation.
1 = Disable PLL. This may be used in combination with EDPD mode – see
below.
4:3
Power Management Mode
00 = Normal operation
01 = Energy Detect Power Down (EDPD) Mode
10 = Soft Power Down Mode
11 = invalid
2:0
5.1.3.2
RESERVED
LED Configuration Strap Register
Address:
Bits
31:10
9:0
0x0210 - 0x0213
Size:
32 bits
Description
[LED5_1, LED5_0, LED4_1, LED4_0, LED3_1, LED3_0, LED2_1, LED2_0,
LED1_1, LED1_0]
Note 5-2
The default value of this field is determined by the associated configuration strap values. Refer to
Section 3.2.1, "Configuration Straps," on page 17 for additional information.
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5.1.4.1
GLOBAL SWITCH CONTROL REGISTERS (0x0300 - 0x03FF)
Switch Operation Register
Address:
Bits
7
0x0300
Size:
8 bits
Description
Type
Default
R/W
0b
RESERVED
RO
0x00
Soft Hardware Reset
R/W
SC
0b
R/W
Note 5-3
Double Tag Enable
1 = Double tagging is enabled
0 = Double tagging is disabled
6:2
1
When set to 1, all register settings, except configuration strap options, are
reset to default values.
0
Start Switch
1 = Switch function is enabled
0 = Switch function is disabled; no traffic will be passed until this bit is set
Note 5-3
5.1.4.2
The default value of this field is determined by the LED5_1 configuration strap value. Refer to Section
3.2.1, "Configuration Straps," on page 17 for additional information.
Switch MAC Address 0 Register
Address:
Bits
7:0
0x0302
Size:
8 bits
Description
MAC Address [47:40]
Type
Default
R/W
0x00
Type
Default
R/W
0x10
This register, along with the Switch MAC Address 1-5 Registers, define the
switch’s MAC address to be used as the source address in MAC pause
control frames, and for self-address filtering.
5.1.4.3
Switch MAC Address 1 Register
Address:
Bits
7:0
0x0303
Description
MAC Address [39:32]
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Switch MAC Address 2 Register
Address:
Bits
7:0
5.1.4.5
Size:
Default
R/W
0xA1
Type
Default
R/W
0xFF
Type
Default
R/W
0xFF
Type
Default
R/W
0xFF
8 bits
MAC Address [23:16]
Switch MAC Address 4 Register
0x0306
Size:
8 bits
Description
MAC Address [15:8]
Switch MAC Address 5 Register
Address:
Bits
7:0
0x0305
Description
Bits
5.1.4.7
Type
Switch MAC Address 3 Register
Address:
7:0
8 bits
MAC Address [31:24]
Bits
5.1.4.6
Size:
Description
Address:
7:0
0x0304
0x0307
Description
MAC Address [7:0]
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Switch Maximum Transmit Unit Register
Address:
Bits
0x0308 - 0x0309
Size:
16 bits
Description
Type
Default
15:14
RESERVED
R/W
00b
13:0
Maximum Frame Length (MTU)
R/W
0x07D0
Type
Default
R/W
0x9100
Type
Default
R/W
0b
R/W
1b
R/W
10_0b
Specifies the maximum transmission unit (MTU), which is the maximum
frame payload size. Frames which exceed this maximum are truncated. This
value can be set as high as 9000 (= 0x2328) if jumbo frame support is
required. Also refer to the Switch MAC Control 1 Register and Port MAC
Control 0 Register.
5.1.4.9
Switch ISP TPID Register
Address:
Bits
15:0
0x030A - 0x030B
Size:
16 bits
Description
ISP Tag TPID
Default tag TPID (EtherType) for untagged incoming frames or the ISP frame
tag TPID for the double tagging function.
5.1.4.10
Switch Lookup Engine Control 0 Register
Address:
Bits
7
0x0310
Size:
8 bits
Description
802.1Q VLAN Enable
This is the master enable for VLAN forwarding and filtering. Note that the
VLAN Table must be set up before VLAN mode is enabled.
1 = VLAN mode enabled
0 = VLAN mode disabled
6
Drop Invalid VID
1 = All received packets with invalid VLAN ID are dropped.
0 = Received packets with invalid VLAN ID are forwarded to the host port.
Note that the Unknown VID Forwarding feature (Unknown VLAN ID Control
Register), if enabled, takes precedence over this bit.
5:3
Age Count
This bit, in combination with the Age Period value (Switch Lookup Engine
Control 3 Register), determines the aging time of dynamic entries in the
address lookup table. This value is used for the Age Count field whenever a
dynamic table entry is updated.
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Bits
2
Description
Reserved Multicast Lookup Enable
Type
Default
R/W
0b
R/W
01b
Type
Default
R/W
0b
R/W
0b
R/W
SC
0b
R/W
SC
0b
R/W
1b
1 = Enable Reserved Multicast Table
0 = Disable Reserved Multicast Table
1:0
HASH_OPTION
Defines the hashing option for mapping entries to the dynamic lookup table.
00, 11 = Entry is mapped directly using the 10 least significant bits of the
destination address.
01 = The CRC hashing function is used.
10 = The XOR hashing function is used.
Refer to Section 4.4.2.1, "Address Lookup (ALU) Table," on page 29 for
additional information.
5.1.4.11
Switch Lookup Engine Control 1 Register
Address:
0x0311
Bits
7
Size:
8 bits
Description
Unicast Learning Disable
1 = Unicast address learning is disabled
0 = Unicast address learning is enabled
6
Self-Address Filtering – Global Enable
The source address of received packets is compared to the MAC address in
registers Switch MAC Address 0 Register through Switch MAC Address 5
Register, and the packet is dropped if there is a match.
Self-address filtering can be enabled on a port-by-port basis by setting the
port enable bit in the Port Control 2 Register in addition to setting this bit.
1 = Enable self-address filtering globally for those ports whose port enable
bit (Port Control 2 Register) is set.
0 = Do not filter self-addressed packets on any port.
5
Flush Address Lookup Table
The Flush Option bit in the Switch Lookup Engine Control 2 Register
determines whether flushing is performed on dynamic entries, static entries,
or both.
1 = Trigger a flush of the entire address lookup table. The static address
table is not flushed.
0 = Normal operation
4
Flush MSTP Address Entries (Address Lookup Table)
The Flush Option bit in the Switch Lookup Engine Control 2 Register
determines whether flushing is performed on dynamic entries, static entries,
or both.
1 = Trigger a flush of the matched MSTP entries
0 = Normal operation
3
Multicast Source Address Filtering
1 = Forward packets with a multicast source address
0 = Drop packets with a multicast source address
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Bits
2
Description
Aging Enable
Type
Default
R/W
1b
R/W
0b
R/W
0b
Type
Default
1 = Enable address table aging
0 = Disable address table aging
1
Fast Aging
1 = Enable fast aging
0 = Disable fast aging
0
Link Down Flush
1 = Link down will cause the entries of any link down port to be flushed
0 = Link down flush is disabled
5.1.4.12
Switch Lookup Engine Control 2 Register
Address:
Bits
0x0312
Size:
8 bits
Description
7
RESERVED
R/W
0b
6
Double Tag Multicast Trap
R/W
0b
R/W
0b
R/W
0b
1 = When double tagging mode is enabled, forward all reserved multicast
packets to the host port only.
0 = Normal forwarding
5
Dynamic Entry Egress VLAN Filtering
Egress VLAN filtering uses the forwarding port map from the VLAN table to
restrict the forwarding ports determined from the address lookup. This is the
recommended mode of operation when VLAN is enabled. The default value
is 0 only for backwards compatibility with previous switches.
1 = Enable. For successful lookup of a dynamic entry in the address table,
the forwarding ports are determined from the AND function of the address
table port map and the VLAN table port map.
0 = Disable. For successful lookup of a dynamic entry in the address table,
the forwarding ports are determined from the address table only.
4
Static Entry Egress VLAN Filtering
Egress VLAN filtering uses the forwarding port map from the VLAN table to
restrict the forwarding ports determined from the address lookup. This is the
recommended mode of operation when VLAN is enabled. The default value
is 0 only for backwards compatibility with previous switches.
1 = Enable. For successful lookup of a static entry in the address table, the
forwarding ports are determined from the AND function of the address table
port map and the VLAN table port map.
0 = Disable. For successful lookup of a static entry in the address table, the
forwarding ports are determined from the address table only.
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Bits
3:2
Description
Flush Option
Type
Default
R/W
00b
R/W
00b
Type
Default
R/W
0x4B
Determines which address lookup table entries may be flushed by either of
the flush operations in the Switch Lookup Engine Control 1 Register.
00 = No flush or flush is done
01 = Flush only dynamic table entries
10 = Flush only static table entries
11 = Flush both static and dynamic table entries
1:0
MAC Address Priority
00 = MAC Address (MACA) priority for a packet is determined from the
destination address (DA) lookup
01 = MACA priority for a packet is determined from the source address (SA)
lookup
10 = MACA priority for a packet is determined from the higher of the DA and
SA lookups
11 = MACA priority for a packet is determined from the lower of the DA and
SA lookups
5.1.4.13
Switch Lookup Engine Control 3 Register
Address:
Bits
7:0
0x0313
Size:
8 bits
Description
Age Period
This value, multiplied by the Age Count value in the entries of the Address
Lookup Table, determines the aging time of dynamic entries in that table.
The unit is seconds.
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Address Lookup Table Interrupt Register
Address:
0x0314
Size:
8 bits
This register provides the detailed interrupt status for the Address Lookup Table. These interrupts are enabled in the
Address Lookup Table Mask Register. The LUE interrupt status bit in the Global Interrupt Status Register is the OR of
the status bits in this register.
Bits
7:3
2
Description
RESERVED
Learn Fail Interrupt Status
Type
Default
RO
0x00
R/WC
0b
R/WC
0b
R/WC
0b
An Address Lookup Table entry was not learned because all entries in the
bucket are static
1
Almost Full Interrupt Status
Interrupt indicates that the Address Lookup Table bucket was almost full (2
or 3 valid entries) when a new static entry was written.
0
Write Fail Interrupt Status
Interrupt indicates that the Address Lookup Table bucket is full and a write
failed
5.1.4.15
Address Lookup Table Mask Register
Address:
0x0315
Size:
8 bits
This register masks the Address Lookup Table interrupts in the Address Lookup Table Interrupt Register.
Bits
7:3
2
Description
Type
Default
RESERVED
RO
0x00
Learn Fail Interrupt Mask
R/W
1b
R/W
1b
R/W
1b
1 = Interrupt is disabled
0 = Interrupt is enabled
1
Almost Full Interrupt Mask
1 = Interrupt is disabled
0 = Interrupt is enabled
0
Write Fail Interrupt Mask
1 = Interrupt is disabled
0 = Interrupt is enabled
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Address Lookup Table Entry Index 0 Register
Address:
0x0316 - 0x0317
Bits
Size:
16 bits
Description
Type
Default
15:12
RESERVED
RO
0x0
11:0 /
9:0
Almost Full Entry Index [11:0]
RO
0x000
Type
Default
RESERVED
RO
0000_00
Fail Learn Index
RO
0x000
Type
Default
RESERVED
RO
0000_00
CPU Access Index
RO
0x000
When a static entry is successfully written into the Address Lookup Table,
but the table bucket is almost full (contains 2 or 3 static entries prior to the
write), the entry address is reported here.
Fail Write Index [9:0]
When a static entry write failure occurs in the Address Lookup Table, the
bucket address is reported here.
5.1.4.17
Address Lookup Table Entry Index 1 Register
Address:
Bits
15:10
9:0
0x0318 - 0x0319
Size:
16 bits
Description
When a destination address fails to be learned in the Address Lookup Table
because the bucket contains 4 static entries, the bucket address is reported
here.
5.1.4.18
Address Lookup Table Entry Index 2 Register
Address:
Bits
15:10
9:0
0x031A - 0x031B
Size:
16 bits
Description
Whenever there is an external read or write to the Address Lookup Table,
the bucket address of the access is reported here.
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Unknown Unicast Control Register
Address:
0x0320 - 0x0323
Size:
32 bits
The following three registers control forwarding of packets with 1) unknown unicast destination address, 2) unknown
multicast destination address, and 3) unknown VLAN ID.
If a received packet falls into more than one of these categories, the precedence is:
1.
2.
3.
Unknown VID
Unknown Unicast
Unknown Multicast
Bits
31
Description
Unknown Unicast Packet Forward
Type
Default
R/W
0b
1 = Enable forwarding of unknown unicast packets to the ports specified
below
0 = Disable unknown unicast packet forwarding
30:6
RESERVED
RO
0x000000
5:0
Unknown Unicast Forwarding Ports
R/W
00_0000b
Type
Default
R/W
0b
Bit 0 is for port 1
Bit 1 is for port 2, etc.
1 = Forward unknown unicast packets to that port
0 = Do not forward to that port
All ones = Forwarded to all ports
All zeros = Forwarded to no ports
5.1.4.20
Unknown Multicast Control Register
Address:
0x0324 - 0x0327
Bits
31
Size:
32 bits
Description
Unknown Multicast Packet Forward
1 = Enable forwarding of unknown multicast packets to the ports specified
below
0 = Disable unknown multicast packet forwarding
30:6
RESERVED
RO
0x000000
5:0
Unknown Multicast Forwarding Ports
R/W
00_0000b
Bit 0 is for port 1
Bit 1 is for port 2, etc.
1 = Forward unknown multicast packets to that port
0 = Do not forward to that port
All ones = Forwarded to all ports
All zeros = Forwarded to no ports
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Unknown VLAN ID Control Register
Address:
0x0328 - 0x032B
Bits
31
Size:
32 bits
Description
Unknown VID Packet Forward
Type
Default
R/W
0b
1 = Enable forwarding of unknown VLAN ID (VID) packets to the ports
specified below
0 = Disable unknown VID packet forwarding
30:6
RESERVED
RO
0x000000
5:0
Unknown VID Forwarding Ports
R/W
00_0000b
Type
Default
R/W
0b
RESERVED
R/W
000b
Frame Length Field Check
R/W
0b
R/W
1b
Bit 0 is for port 1
Bit 1 is for port 2, etc.
1 = Forward unknown VID packets to that port
0 = Do not forward to that port
All ones = Forwarded to all ports
All zeros = Forwarded to no ports
5.1.4.22
Switch MAC Control 0 Register
Address:
Bits
7
0x0330
Size:
8 bits
Description
Alternate Back-off Mode
The back-off mode applies to half-duplex only. This bit should be set if the
No Excessive Collision Drop bit in the Switch MAC Control 1 Register is
enabled.
1 = Enable alternate back-off mode
0 = Disable
6:4
3
This applies only when the EtherType/Length field is 0 = Entry has been accessed or learned since last aging process. A default
value is reloaded every time the entry is learned or accessed. It is
decremented during aging process.
0 = Entry has not been accessed or learned since last aging process. Entry
is not valid if it’s not static.
25:3
RESERVED
RO
0x000000
2:0
MSTP
R/W
000b
Type
Default
R/W
0b
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol group ID for matching
5.3.1.5
ALU Table Entry 2 Register
Address:
Bits
31
0x0424 - 0x0427
Description
OVERRIDE
Size:
32 bits
1 = Enable overriding of port state
0 = Do not enable
30:6
RESERVED
RO
0x000000
5:0
PORT FORWARD
R/W
0x00
Each bit corresponds to a device port.
Bit 0 is for port 1
Bit 1 is for port 2, etc.
1 = Forward to the corresponding port
0 = Do not forward to the corresponding port
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ALU Table Entry 3 Register
Address:
0x0428 - 0x042B
Bits
Size:
32 bits
Description
Type
Default
31:23
RESERVED
RO
0x000
22:16
FID
R/W
000_0000
R/W
0x0000
Type
Default
R/W
0x00000000
VLAN group ID for matching
15:0
5.3.1.7
MAC Address [47:32]
ALU Table Entry 4 Register
Address:
Bits
31:0
5.3.2
0x042C - 0x042F
Size:
32 bits
Description
MAC Address [31:0]
STATIC ADDRESS TABLE
The Static Address Table is one of three tables used for MAC address lookup. It can hold up to 16 static address entries,
thereby minimizing the number of static entries that may need to be programmed into the Address Lookup Table, which
is used primarily for dynamic entries. In response to a destination address (DA) lookup, all tables are searched to make
a packet forwarding decision. Entries in this table are programmed by the host processor, and are never aged.
A static DA lookup result (in either this table or the Address Lookup Table) takes precedence over the dynamic DA
lookup result.
The Static Address Table has 16 entries and is accessed indirectly. The Static Address and Reserved Multicast Table
Control Register is used for indexing and read/write control. The following registers are used for the data fields:
•
•
•
•
Static Address Table Entry 1 Register
Static Address Table Entry 2 Register
Static Address Table Entry 3 Register
Static Address Table Entry 4 Register
5.3.2.1
1.
2.
3.
Write the content of the table entry to the Static Address Table Entry 1 Register, Static Address Table Entry 2
Register, Static Address Table Entry 3 Register, and Static Address Table Entry 4 Register.
Write to the Static Address and Reserved Multicast Table Control Register.
a) Write the TABLE_INDEX field with the 4-bit index value.
b) Set the TABLE_SELECT bit to 0 to select the Static Address Table.
c) Set the ACTION bit to 0 to indicate a write operation.
d) Set the START_FINISH bit to 1 to initiate the operation.
When the operation is complete, the START_FINISH bit will be cleared automatically.
5.3.2.2
1.
Static Address Table Write Operation
Static Address Table Read Operation
Write to the Static Address and Reserved Multicast Table Control Register.
a) Write the TABLE_INDEX field with the 4-bit index value.
b) Set the TABLE_SELECT bit to 0 to select the Static Address Table.
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c) Set the ACTION bit to 1 to indicate a read operation.
d) Set the START_FINISH bit to 1 to initiate the operation.
When the operation is complete, the START_FINISH bit will be cleared automatically.
a) Read the contents of the indexed entry from the Static Address Table Entry 1 Register, Static Address Table
Entry 2 Register, Static Address Table Entry 3 Register, and Static Address Table Entry 4 Register.
5.3.2.3
Static Address Table Entry 1 Register
Address:
Bits
31
0x0420 - 0x0423
Size:
32 bits
Description
VALID
Type
Default
R/W
0b
R/W
0b
R/W
0b
R/W
0_00b
1 = Entry is valid
0 = Entry is not valid
30
SRC FILTER
1 = Drop packet if source address match during source learning
0 = Don’t drop if source address match
29
DES FILTER
1 = Drop packet if destination address match during lookup
0 = Don’t drop if destination address match
28:26
PRIORITY
25:3
RESERVED
RO
0x000000
2:0
MSTP
R/W
000b
Type
Default
R/W
0b
R/W
0b
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol group ID for matching
5.3.2.4
Static Address Table Entry 2 Register
Address:
Bits
31
0x0424 - 0x0427
Description
OVERRIDE
Size:
32 bits
1 = Enable overriding of port state
0 = Do not enable
30
USE FID
Use FID on multicast packets for matching
29:6
RESERVED
RO
0x000000
5:0
PORT FORWARD
R/W
0x00
Each bit corresponds to a device port.
Bit 0 is for port 1
Bit 1 is for port 2, etc.
1 = Forward to the corresponding port
0 = Do not forward to the corresponding port
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Static Address Table Entry 3 Register
Address:
Bits
0x0428 - 0x042B
Size:
32 bits
Description
Type
Default
31:23
RESERVED
RO
0x000
22:16
FID
R/W
000_0000b
R/W
0x0000
Type
Default
R/W
0x00000000
VLAN group ID for matching
15:0
5.3.2.6
MAC Address [47:32]
Static Address Table Entry 4 Register
Address:
Bits
31:0
5.3.3
0x042C - 0x042F
Description
MAC Address [31:0]
Size:
32 bits
RESERVED MULTICAST ADDRESS TABLE
The Reserved Multicast Address Table determines the forwarding ports for 48 specific multicast addresses. The table
is addressed by the least significant 6 bits of the multicast address, and the table contents are the bits (the PORT_FORWARD field) that represent each possible forwarding port of the device. It is not addressed by the group number in the
first column of Table 4-6. Note that the 48 addresses are organized into 8 fixed groups, and changing a forwarding port
for one address also makes the same change for all other addresses in the same group.
The Reserved Multicast Table is accessed in the same manner as the Static Address Table, using the same indirect
access registers. The Static Address and Reserved Multicast Table Control Register is used for indexing and read/write
control, while the Reserved Multicast Address Table Entry 2 Register is used for the data fields.
5.3.3.1
1.
2.
3.
Write the PORT_FORWARD value to the Reserved Multicast Address Table Entry 2 Register.
Write to the Static Address and Reserved Multicast Table Control Register.
a) Write the TABLE_INDEX field with the 6-bit index value.
b) Set the TABLE_SELECT bit to 1 to select the Reserved Multicast Table.
c) Set the ACTION bit to 0 to indicate a write operation.
d) Set the START_FINISH bit to 1 to initiate the operation.
When the operation is complete, the START_FINISH bit will be cleared automatically.
5.3.3.2
1.
2.
Reserved Multicast Table Write Operation
Reserved Multicast Table Read Operation
Write to the Static Address and Reserved Multicast Table Control Register.
a) Write the TABLE_INDEX field with the 6-bit index value.
b) Set the TABLE_SELECT bit to 1 to select the Reserved Multicast Table.
c) Set the ACTION bit to 1 to indicate a read operation.
d) Set the START_FINISH bit to 1 to initiate the operation.
When the operation is complete, the START_FINISH bit will be cleared automatically.
a) Read the contents of the indexed entry from the Reserved Multicast Address Table Entry 2 Register.
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Reserved Multicast Address Table Entry 2 Register
Address:
0x0424 - 0x0427
Bits
Size:
32 bits
Description
Type
Default
R/W
00b
31:30
RESERVED
29:6
RESERVED
RO
0x000000
5:0
PORT FORWARD
R/W
0x00
Each bit corresponds to a device port.
Bit 0 is for port 1
Bit 1 is for port 2, etc.
1 = Forward to the corresponding port
0 = Do not forward to the corresponding port
5.3.4
VLAN TABLE
An internal VLAN Table is used for VLAN lookup. If 802.1Q VLAN mode is enabled (Switch Lookup Engine Control 0
Register), this table will be used to retrieve the VLAN information that is associated with the ingress packet. The table
holds 4096 entries - one for each possible VLAN. The table must be set up before 802.1Q VLAN is enabled. The VLAN
table is accessed one entry at a time using the following indirect registers:
•
•
•
•
•
VLAN Table Entry 0 Register
VLAN Table Entry 1 Register
VLAN Table Entry 2 Register
VLAN Table Index Register
VLAN Table Access Control Register
The table data fields are described in Figure 5-4 and Table 5-4.
FIGURE 5-4:
VLAN TABLE STRUCTURE
Entry # 0
Entry # 1
Entry # 2
Entry # 3
Entry # 4
V
FO
PRIORITY
MSTP
FID
UNTAG
FORWARD
PORT FORWARD
PORT UNTAG
FILTER ID
MSTP INDEX
Entry # 4094
Entry # 4095
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TABLE 5-4:
VLAN TABLE DATA FIELDS
Field
Size (bits)
Description
VALID
1
When 1, indicates that the table entry is valid.
FORWARD OPTION
1
When 1, forward to VLAN port table (PORT FORWARD field).
When 0, see Table 4-8, "VLAN Forwarding" for details.
PRIORITY
3
Priority value for this VID.
MSTP INDEX
3
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol index.
FID
7
Filter ID value. It is combined with destination address and hashed to index
the Address Lookup Table.
PORT UNTAG
PORT FORWARD
7
(1 per port)
When 1, untag at that egress port.
7
(1 per port)
VLAN port membership list. There is one bit per port, starting with the LSB
which corresponds to port 1.
When 0, don’t untag.
A bit value of 1 indicates the associated port is included in the port
membership list for that VID.
When 0, that port is excluded.
5.3.4.1
1.
2.
3.
Write to the VLAN Table Entry 0 Register, VLAN Table Entry 1 Register, and VLAN Table Entry 2 Register to set
up the data fields as described in Figure 5-4 and Table 5-4.
Write the VLAN Index value in the VLAN Table Index Register. This is the 12-bit index (address) to select the
table entry. It is equivalent to the VID which indexes the table during lookup.
Write the VLAN Table Access Control Register to specify a write operation, and set START (bit 7). When the operation is complete, bit 7 will be cleared automatically.
5.3.4.2
1.
2.
3.
VLAN Table Write Operation
VLAN Table Read Operation
Write the VLAN Index value in the VLAN Table Index Register to select one of the 4k table entries.
Write the VLAN Table Access Control Register to specify a read operation and set START (bit 7). When the operation is complete, bit 7 will be cleared automatically.
Read the VLAN Table Entry 0 Register, VLAN Table Entry 1 Register, and VLAN Table Entry 2 Register to retrieve
the read results from the VLAN table.
5.3.5
ACCESS CONTROL LIST (ACL) TABLE
ACL filtering is implemented individually per-port. The ACL tables are accessed using the Port N: Port Switch ACL Control Registers (0xN600 - 0xN6FF). The 16 entries in each ACL table are addressed indirectly by an index register.
Table 5-5 shows how the various fields of the ACL Table entries are mapped to data registers. The Port ACL Byte Enable
MSB Register and Port ACL Byte Enable LSB Register make it possible to write or read any combination of bytes. This
is useful for writing the Matching rule, Action rule and Process field separately. There are 16 bits in these byte enable
registers, corresponding to the 16 data registers Port ACL Access 0 Register through Port ACL Access F Register. Note
that the enable bits are applied in reverse order:
Bit 0 for the Port ACL Access F Register
Bit 1 for the Port ACL Access E Register
…
Bit 14 for the Port ACL Access 1 Register
Bit 15 for the Port ACL Access 0 Register
Also note that the Port ACL Access C Register is not used, so byte enable bit 3 is a don't care.
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TABLE 5-5:
ACL FIELD REGISTER MAPPING
MD = 01
ENB = 00
Count Mode
MD = 01
ENB ≠ 00
Register
Bits
0xN600
7:4
RESERVED
3:0
Process Field: FRN [3:0]
7:6
RESERVED
5:4
MD [1:0]
3:2
ENB [1:0]
1
S/D
0
EQ
0xN601
0xN602
7:0
0xN603
7:0
0xN604
7:0
0xN605
7:0
0xN606
7:3
0xN607
MAC ADDRESS [47:0]
MD = 10
MD = 11
IP Address [31:0]
MIN PORT [15:0]
IP MASK [31:0]
PC [1:0]
0
PRO [7:0]
7:1
0xN608
7:0
0xN609
7:0
0xN60A
7:6
FME
TYPE [15:0]
FMSK [7:0]
FLAG [7:0]
COUNT [10:3]
5:3
Action Rule: PM [1:0]
Action Rule: P [2:0]
2
Action Rule: RPE
1:0
Action Rule: RP [2:1]
7
COUNT [2:0]
6:5
Action Field: RP [0]
Action Field: MM [1:0]
4:0
RESERVED
0xN60C
7:0
RESERVED
0xN60D
7
6
RESERVED
TU
5
CA
4:0
RESERVED
Action Field: FORWARD [6:0]
0xN60E
7:0
Process Field: RuleSet [15:8]
0xN60F
7:0
Process Field: RuleSet [7:0]
5.3.5.1
1.
2.
3.
RESERVED
2:1
0
0xN60B
MAX PORT [15:0]
ACL Table Read
Write to the Port ACL Access Control 0 Register with the table entry number (0 to 15) in the ACL Index field, and
the Write/Read bit 4 cleared to zero. This one write to this register initiates the read operation.
Poll the Read Status bit in the Port ACL Access Control 0 Register to determine when the read operation is complete.
When the operation is complete, data may be retrieved from the Port ACL Access 0 Register through Port ACL
Access F Register.
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5.3.5.2
1.
2.
3.
4.
ACL Table Write
Write the ACL table entry values to the Port ACL Access 0 Register through Port ACL Access F Register.
Write the Port ACL Byte Enable MSB Register and Port ACL Byte Enable LSB Register to select which registers
(Port ACL Access 0 Register through Port ACL Access F Register) are to be written into the ACL table.
Write to the Port ACL Access Control 0 Register with the table entry number in the ACL Index field, and the Write/
Read bit 4 set to one. This one write to this register initiates the write operation.
The Write Status bit in the Port ACL Access Control 0 Register may be polled to determine when the operation
is complete.
5.3.6
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION BASE (MIB) COUNTERS
There are 36 MIB counters per port. These counters accumulate a variety of statistics on ingress and egress traffic and
events for network management. They are accessed indirectly using the Port MIB Control and Status Register and Port
MIB Data Register. The Switch MIB Control Register provides global flush and freeze control of the MIB counters.
TABLE 5-6:
MIB
Index
MIB COUNTERS
MIB Counter
Size
(bits)
Description
RxHiPriorityByte
30
RX high priority octet count, including bad packets.
RxUndersizePkt
30
RX undersize packets with good CRC.
0x02
RxFragments
30
RX fragment packets with bad CRC, symbol errors or alignment errors.
0x03
RxOversize
30
RX oversize packets w/ good CRC (max: 1536 or 1522 bytes).
0x04
RxJabbers
30
RX packets longer than 1522 bytes with either CRC errors, alignment
errors or symbol errors (depends on max packet size setting); or RX
packets longer than 1916 bytes only.
0x05
RxSymbolError
30
RX packets with invalid data symbol; and legal preamble and packet
size.
0x06
RxCRCerror
30
RX packets between 64 and 1522 bytes in size, with an integral number
of bytes and a bad CRC.
(Upper limit depends on max packet size setting.)
0x07
RxAlighmentError
30
RX packets between 64 and 1522 bytes in size, with a non-integral
number of bytes and a bad CRC.
(Upper limit depends on max packet size setting.)
0x08
RxControl8808Pkts
30
MAC control frames received with 0x8808 in the EtherType field.
0x09
RxPausePkts
30
PAUSE frames received. PAUSE is defined as EtherType (0x8808), DA,
control opcode (0x0001), minimum 64 byte data length, and a valid CRC.
0x0A
RxBroadcast
30
RX good broadcast packets. Does not include erred broadcast packets
or valid multicast packets.
0x0B
RXMulticast
30
RX good multicast packets. Does not include MAC control frames, erred
multicast packets, or valid broadcast packets.
0x0C
RxUnicast
30
RX good unicast packets.
0x0D
Rx64Octets
30
RX packets (bad packets included) that are 64 bytes in length.
0x0E
Rx65to127Octets
30
RX packets (bad packets included) that are 65 to 127 bytes in length.
Rx128to255Octets
30
RX packets (bad packets included) that are 128 to 255 bytes in length.
Rx256to511Octets
30
RX packets (bad packets included) that are 256 to 511 bytes in length.
0x11
Rx512to2023Octets
30
RX packets (bad packets included) that are 512 to 1023 bytes in length.
0x12
Rx1024to1522Octets
30
RX packets (bad packets included) that are 1024 to 1522 bytes in length.
0x13
Rx1523to2000Octets
30
RX packets (bad packets included) that are 1523 t0 2000 bytes in length.
Rx2001+Octets
30
RX packets (bad packets included) that are between 2001 bytes and the
upper limit in length.
0x00
0x01
0x0F
0x10
0x14
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MIB
Index
MIB COUNTERS (CONTINUED)
MIB Counter
Size
(bits)
Description
0x15
TxHiPriorityByte
30
TX high priority good octet count, including PAUSE packets.
0x16
TxLateCollision
30
Collision is detected later than 512 bit times into the transmission of a
packet.
0x17
TxPausePkts
30
PAUSE frames transmitted. PAUSE is EtherType (0x8808), DA, control
opcode (0x0001), minimum 64 byte data length, and a valid CRC.
0x18
TxBroadcastPkts
30
TX good broadcast packets. Does not include erred broadcast packets or
valid multicast packets.
0x19
TxMulticastPkts
30
TX good multicast packets. Does not include MAC control frames, erred
multicast packets, or valid broadcast packets.
0x1A
TxUnicastPkts
30
TX good unicast packets.
0x1B
TxDeferred
30
TX packets where the first transmit attempt is delayed due to the busy
medium.
0x1C
TxTotalCollision
30
TX total collisions. Half duplex only.
0x1D
TxExcessiveCollision
30
TX fails due to excessive collisions.
0x1E
TxSingleCollision
30
Successfully transmitted frames where transmission is inhibited by
exactly one collision.
0x1F
TxMultipleCollision
30
Successfully transmitted frames where transmission is inhibited by more
than one collision.
0x80
RxByteCnt
36
RX byte count.
TxByteCnt
36
TX byte count.
0x82
RxDropPackets
30
RX packets dropped due to lack of resources.
0x83
TXDropPackets
30
TX packets dropped due to lack of resources.
0x81
5.3.6.1
MIB Counter Read Operation
Indirect access registers are used to read the MIB counters. Separate access registers are provided for each port via
the Port MIB Control and Status Register and Port MIB Data Register. All MIB Counters are read-clear. The steps for
reading a counter are as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Write the MIB Index to bits [23:16] of the Port MIB Control and Status Register.
Set the MIB Read Enable in bit 25 of the Port MIB Control and Status Register. This step and the previous step
may be done together.
Read the MIB Read Enable / Count Valid in bit 25 of the Port MIB Control and Status Register. A '0' value indicates that the read is complete and the count is valid.
Read the count value from the Port MIB Data Register. For 36-bit counters, counter bits [35:32] are read from the
Port MIB Control and Status Register. The Counter Overflow bit is also found in the Port MIB Control and Status
Register.
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MIB Counter Freeze and Flush Functions
Counter freeze and flush functions are available on a port-by-port basis. Freezing or flushing counters is initiated by
setting the appropriate bit in the Switch MIB Control Register. The freeze or flush function will be applied to all ports for
which the flush and freeze functions have been enabled. To enable flush and freeze for a port, set bit 24 in the Port MIB
Control and Status Register.
The following steps show an example of how flush and freeze are used to collect MIB statistics for all ports for a period
of 1 second:
1.
2.
3.
Set the MIB Flush and Freeze Enable bit 24 in the Port MIB Control and Status Register for all ports N.
Write 0x40 to the Switch MIB Control Register to freeze the MIB counters for all enabled ports.
Write 0xC0 to the Switch MIB Control Register to clear the MIB counters for all enabled ports (while continuing
to also freeze the counters).
At the beginning of the 1 second period, write 0x00 to the Switch MIB Control Register to enable the counters.
At the end of the 1 second period, write 0x40 to the Switch MIB Control Register to freeze the counters.
Read each counter for each port.
4.
5.
6.
5.4
MDIO Manageable Device (MMD) Registers (Indirect)
MMD registers provide indirect read/write access to up to 32 MMD device addresses with each device supporting up to
65,536 16-bit registers, as defined in Clause 22 of the IEEE 802.3 Specification. However, the KSZ9896C uses only a
small fraction of the available registers. Refer to Table 5-7, "MMD Register Map" for a list of accessible MMD device
addresses and their associated register addresses. Detailed descriptions of the supported MMD registers are provided
in the following subsections. Additional information on the MIIM interface is provided in Section 4.9.3, "MII Management
(MIIM) Interface," on page 55.
The following two standard port registers serve as the portal registers to access the indirect MMD registers.
• PHY MMD Setup Register
• PHY MMD Data Register
TABLE 5-7:
MMD REGISTER MAP
Device Address
(hex)
Register Address
(hex)
Description
2h
00h
MMD LED Mode Register
7h
3Ch
MMD EEE Advertisement Register
Example: MMD Register Write
Write MMD - Device Address 2h, Register 00h = 0010h to enable single-LED mode.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Write the PHY MMD Setup Register with 0002h // Set up register address for MMD – Device Address 2h.
Write the PHY MMD Data Register with 0000h // Select Register 00h of MMD – Device Address 2h.
Write the PHY MMD Setup Register with 4002h // Select register data for MMD – Device Address 2h, Reg. 00h.
Write the PHY MMD Data Register with 0010h // Write value 0010h to MMD – Device Address 2h, Reg. 00h.
Example: MMD Register Read
Read MMD - Device Address 2h, Register 11h – 13h for the LED mode status.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Write the PHY MMD Setup Register with 0002h // Set up register address for MMD – Device Address 2h.
Write the PHY MMD Data Register with 0000h // Select Register 00h of MMD – Device Address 2h.
Write the PHY MMD Setup Register with 4002h // Select register data for MMD – Device Address 2h, Reg. 00h.
Read the PHY MMD Data Register
// Read data in MMD – Device Address 2h, Reg. 00h.
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MMD LED MODE REGISTER
MMD Address:
Register:
Bits
15:5
4
0x02
0x00
Size:
16 bits
Description
Type
Default
RESERVED
RO
0x000
LED Mode
R/W
0b
RO
0001b
Type
Default
1 = Single-LED Mode
0 = Tri-color Dual-LED Mode
3:0
5.4.2
RESERVED
MMD EEE ADVERTISEMENT REGISTER
MMD Address:
Register:
Bits
15:3
0x07
0x3C
Description
Size:
16 bits
RESERVED
RO
0x000
2
1000BASE-T EEE Enable
1 = 1000 Mbps EEE capable
0 = No 1000 Mbps EEE capability
R/W
1b
1
100BASE-T EEE Enable
1 = 100 Mbps EEE capable
0 = No 100 Mbps EEE capability
R/W
1b
0
RESERVED
RO
0b
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6.0
OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
6.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings*
Supply Voltage (AVDDL, DVDDL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.5 V to +1.8 V
Supply Voltage (AVDDH, VDDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.5 V to +5.0 V
Input Voltage (all inputs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.5 V to +5.0 V
Output Voltage (all outputs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.5 V to +5.0 V
Lead Temperature (soldering, 20 sec.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +260oC
Storage Temperature (TS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-65oC to +150oC
Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +125oC
HBM ESD Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +/-6 kV
*Stresses exceeding those listed in this section could cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating
only. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. Functional
operation of the device at any condition exceeding those indicated in Section 6.2, "Operating Conditions**", Section 6.3,
"Electrical Characteristics", or any other applicable section of this specification is not implied.
6.2
Operating Conditions**
Supply Voltage (AVDDL, DVDDL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +1.14V to +1.26 V
Supply Voltage (AVDDH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +2.375 V to +2.625 V
Supply Voltage (VDDIO @ 3.3V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +3.135 V to +3.465 V
Supply Voltage (VDDIO @ 2.5V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +2.375 V to +2.625 V
Supply Voltage (VDDIO @ 1.8V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +1.71 V to +1.89 V
Ambient Operating Temperature in Still Air (TA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note 6-1
Junction to Ambient Resistance (JA) (Note 6-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note 6-3
Junction to Case Characterization (JT) (Note 6-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.04oC/W
Junction to Case Resistance (JC) (Note 6-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note 6-4
Note 6-1
0oC to +70oC for commercial version, -40oC to +85oC for industrial version.
Note 6-2
JT and JA are under a 0 m/s air velocity. A 6-layer PCB is required for industrial applications.
Note 6-3
11.3oC/W on a 6-layer PCB per JESD51, 14.4oC/W on a 4-layer PCB per JESD51.
Note 6-4
1.5oC/W on a 6-layer PCB per JESD51, 1.21oC/W on a 4-layer PCB per JESD51.
**Proper operation of the device is ensured only within the ranges specified in this section.
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Electrical Characteristics
TA = 25oC.
TABLE 6-1:
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Supply Current - Full 1000 Mbps Operation
IDD_AH
AVDDH supply current
IDD_IO
VDDIO supply current
IDD_CA
AVDDL supply current
IDD_CD
DVDDL supply current
VDDIO @ 3.3V
Ports 1-5 in 1000BASE-T
Port 6 @ 1000 Mbps
All ports 100% utilization
330
mA
80
mA
460
mA
750
mA
140
mA
80
mA
140
mA
350
mA
140
mA
35
mA
140
mA
350
mA
100
mA
30
mA
30
mA
150
mA
Supply Current - Mixed 1000/100 Mbps Operation
IDD_AH
AVDDH supply current
IDD_IO
VDDIO supply current
IDD_CA
AVDDL supply current
IDD_CD
DVDDL supply current
VDDIO @ 3.3V
Ports 1-5 in 100BASE-TX
Port 6 @ 1000 Mbps
All ports 100% utilization
Supply Current - Full 100 Mbps Operation
IDD_AH
AVDDH supply current
IDD_IO
VDDIO supply current
IDD_CA
AVDDL supply current
IDD_CD
DVDDL supply current
VDDIO @ 3.3V
Ports 1-5 in 100BASE-TX
Port 6 @ 100 Mbps
All ports 100% utilization
Supply Current - Full 10 Mbps Operation
IDD_AH
IDD_IO
IDD_CA
IDD_CD
AVDDH supply current
VDDIO @ 3.3V
VDDIO supply current (3.3V) Ports 1-5 in 10BASE-T
Port 6 @ 10Mbps
AVDDL supply current
All ports 100% utilization
DVDDL supply current
Supply Current - Power Management - Energy Detect Mode
IDD_AH
AVDDH supply current
20
mA
IDD_IO
VDDIO supply current (3.3V)
30
mA
IDD_CA
AVDDL supply current
30
mA
IDD_CD
DVDDL supply current
150
mA
Supply Current - Power Management - Global Soft Power Down Mode
IDD_AH
AVDDH supply current
2
mA
IDD_IO
VDDIO supply current (3.3V)
6
mA
IDD_CA
AVDDL supply current
0.01
mA
IDD_CD
DVDDL supply current
5
mA
I Type CMOS Input Buffers (VDDIO = 3.3/2.5/1.8V)
VIH
Input High Voltage
VIL
Input Low Voltage
IIN
Input Current
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VIN = GND ~ VDDIO
-10
V
0.9/0.9/0.6
V
10
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Symbol
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
O8 Type CMOS Output Buffers (VDDIO = 3.3/2.5/1.8V)
VOH
Output High Voltage
IOH = 8/8/6 mA
VOL
Output Low Voltage
IOL = 8/8/6 mA
IOZ
Output Tri-State Leakage
2.4/1.9/1.5
V
VIN = GND ~ VDDIO
0.4/0.4/0.2
V
10
µA
O24 Type CMOS Output Buffers (VDDIO = 3.3/2.5/1.8V)
VOH
Output High Voltage
IOH = 24/24/20 mA
VOL
Output Low Voltage
IOL = 24/24/20 mA
IOZ
Output Tri-State Leakage
2.4/1.9/1.5
V
VIN = GND ~ VDDIO
0.4/0.4/0.2
V
10
µA
I/O Pin Internal Pull-Up and Pull-Down Effective Resistance
R1.8PU
I/O Pin Effective
Pull-Up Resistance
R1.8PD
I/O Pin Effective
Pull-Down Resistance
R2.5PU
I/O Pin Effective
Pull-Up Resistance
R2.5PD
I/O Pin Effective
Pull-Down Resistance
R3.3PU
I/O Pin Effective
Pull-Up Resistance
R3.3PD
I/O Pin Effective
Pull-Down Resistance
VDDIO = 1.8V
VDDIO = 2.5V
VDDIO = 3.3V
125
kΩ
97
kΩ
58
kΩ
51
kΩ
38
kΩ
39
kΩ
100BASE-TX Transmit (Measured Differentially After 1:1 Transformer)
VO
Peak Differential Output
100Ω termination on the
differential output
Vimb
Output Voltage Imbalance
100Ω termination on the
differential output
tr , tf
Rise/Fall Time
Rise/Fall Time Imbalance
±0.95
±1.05
V
2
%
3
5
ns
0
0.5
ns
±0.25
ns
5
%
Duty cycle Distortion
Overshoot
VSET
Reference Voltage of ISET
(using 6.04kΩ - 1% resistor)
Output Jitter
1.21
Peak-to-Peak
0.7
5MHz Square Wave
400
V
1.4
ns
10BASE-Te Receive
Vsq
Squelch Threshold
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (CONTINUED)
Symbol
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
1.54
1.75
1.96
V
3.5
ns
10BASE-Te Transmit (Measured Differentially After 1:1 Transformer)
Vp
tr , tf
Peak Differential Output
Voltage
100Ω termination on the
differential output
Jitter Added
100Ω termination on the
differential output (peak-to-peak)
Rise/Fall Time
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Timing Specifications
This section details the various timing specifications of the device.
Note:
6.4.1
The I2C interface timing adheres to the NXP I2C-Bus Specification (UM10204, Rev. 6) (high-speed mode
and slower). Refer to the I2C-Bus Specification for additional information.
GMII TIMING
Figure 6-1 illustrates the GMII timing requirements.
FIGURE 6-1:
GMII TIMING
tCYC
GTX_CLK
tSU
tHD
TX_DV
TX_ER
TXD[7:0]
tCYC
GRX_CLK
tOD
RX_DV
RX_ER
RXD[7:0]
TABLE 6-2:
GMII TIMING VALUES
Symbol
Description
Min
Typ
Max
Units
8.0
8.5
ns
tCYC
Clock Period
7.5
tSU
TX_DV, TX_ER, TXD[7:0] setup time to rising edge of
GTX_CLK
2.0
ns
tHD
TX_DV, TX_ER, TXD[7:0] hold time from rising edge of
GTX_CLK
1.2
ns
tOD
Output skew between GTX_CLK and RX_DV, RX_ER,
RXD[7:0]
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RGMII TIMING
Figure 6-2 illustrates the RGMII timing requirements.
FIGURE 6-2:
RGMII TIMING
TCYC
TX_CLK
TSETUP
THOLD
TSETUP
THOLD
TX_CTL
TXD[3:0]
TCYC
RX_CLK
TSKEW
RX_CTL
RXD[3:0]
TABLE 6-3:
RGMII TIMING VALUES
Symbol
Description
Min
Typ
Max
Units
TSETUP
Data to clock input setup (Note 6-5)
1.3
ns
THOLD
Data to clock input hold (Note 6-5)
0.7
ns
TSKEW
Data to clock output skew (Note 6-6)
1.2
2.0
Clock cycle duration (Note 6-7)
7.2
8
8.8
ns
Duty_G
1000Mbps duty cycle
45
50
55
%
Duty_T
10/100Mbps duty cycle
40
50
60
%
Note 6-8
ns
TCYC
Tr / Tf
Rise / Fall time (20-80%)
ns
Note 6-5
For cases where there is no (or insufficient) skew between the input data and input clock, it is
possible to add internal delay to the TX_CLK pinout by setting the RGMII Ingress Internal Delay bit
in the XMII Port Control 1 Register register. This feature reduces the setup time requirement and
increases the hold time requirement nominally by 1.3ns.
Note 6-6
The RGMII interface adheres to the RGMII Specification Version 2.0, which specified that the driving
device delay the output clock relative to the output data. This is the TSKEW parameter. This skew can
be disabled by clearing the RGMII Egress Internal Delay bit in the XMII Port Control 1 Register
register. Generally this is not recommended.
Note 6-7
For 10Mbps and 100Mbps, TCYC will scale to 400ns +/- 40ns and 40ns +/- 4 ns, respectively.
Note 6-8
0.75ns for VDDIO = 3.3V/2.5V, 1.0ns for VDDIO = 1.8V
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MII TIMING
6.4.3.1
MII Transmit Timing in MAC Mode
Figure 6-3 illustrates a write operation from the KSZ9896C to a PHY or other device while operating the KSZ9896C in
MAC Mode.
FIGURE 6-3:
MII TRANSMIT TIMING IN MAC MODE
TABLE 6-4:
MII TRANSMIT TIMING IN MAC MODE VALUES
Symbol
Description
tP
(100BASE-TX /
Min
Typ
Max
Units
RX_CLK period
40/400
ns
RX_CLK pulse width low
20/200
ns
RX_CLK pulse width high
20/200
ns
16
ns
10BASE-Te)
tWL
(100BASE-TX /
10BASE-Te)
tWH
(100BASE-TX /
10BASE-Te)
tOD
RX_DV, RXD_[3:0] output delay from rising edge of RX_CLK
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MII Receive Timing in MAC Mode
Figure 6-4 illustrates a read operation by the KSZ9896C from a PHY or other device while operating the KSZ9896C in
MAC Mode.
FIGURE 6-4:
TABLE 6-5:
MII RECEIVE TIMING IN MAC MODE
MII RECEIVE TIMING IN MAC MODE VALUES
Symbol
tP
(100BASE-TX /
Description
Min
Typ
Max
Units
TX_CLK period
40/400
ns
TX_CLK pulse width low
20/200
ns
TX_CLK pulse width high
20/200
ns
10BASE-Te)
tWL
(100BASE-TX /
10BASE-Te)
tWH
(100BASE-TX /
10BASE-Te)
tSU1
TXD_[3:0] setup time to rising edge of TX_CLK
10
ns
tSU2
TX_EN, TX_ER setup time to rising edge of TX_CLK
10
ns
tHD1
TXD_[3:0] hold time from rising edge of TX_CLK
10
ns
tHD2
TX_EN, TX_ER hold time from rising edge of TX_CLK
10
ns
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MII Receive Timing in PHY Mode
FIGURE 6-5:
TABLE 6-6:
MII RECEIVE TIMING IN PHY MODE
MII RECEIVE TIMING IN PHY MODE VALUES
Symbol
tP
(100BASE-TX /
Description
Min
Typ
Max
Units
RX_CLK period
40/400
ns
RX_CLK pulse width low
20/200
ns
RX_CLK pulse width high
20/200
ns
20
ns
10BASE-Te)
tWL
(100BASE-TX /
10BASE-Te)
tWH
(100BASE-TX /
10BASE-Te)
tOD
RX_DV, RXD_[3:0] output delay from rising edge of RX_CLK
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MII Transmit Timing in PHY Mode
FIGURE 6-6:
MII TRANSMIT TIMING IN PHY MODE
TABLE 6-7:
MII TRANSMIT TIMING IN PHY MODE VALUES
Symbol
Description
tP
(100BASE-TX /
Min
Typ
Max
Units
TX_CLK period
40/400
ns
TX_CLK pulse width low
20/200
ns
TX_CLK pulse width high
20/200
ns
10BASE-Te)
tWL
(100BASE-TX /
10BASE-Te)
tWH
(100BASE-TX /
10BASE-Te)
tSU1
TXD_[3:0] setup time to rising edge of TX_CLK
10
ns
tSU2
TX_EN, TX_ER setup time to rising edge of TX_CLK
10
ns
tHD1
TXD_[3:0] hold time from rising edge of TX_CLK
0
ns
tHD2
TX_EN, TX_ER hold time from rising edge of TX_CLK
0
ns
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RMII TIMING
Figure 6-7 and Figure 6-8 illustrate the RMII timing requirements.
FIGURE 6-7:
RMII TRANSMIT TIMING
FIGURE 6-8:
RMII RECEIVE TIMING
TABLE 6-8:
RMII TIMING VALUES
Symbol
Description
Min
tcyc
Clock cycle
t1
Setup time
t2
Hold time
2
tod
Output delay
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Max
20
Units
ns
4
ns
ns
9
13
ns
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MIIM TIMING
Figure 6-9 illustrates the MIIM timing requirements.
FIGURE 6-9:
TABLE 6-9:
MIIM TIMING
MIIM TIMING VALUES
Symbol
Description
Min
Typ
Max
Units
tP
MDC period
tOD
Output delay
tSU
MDIO setup time to rising edge of MDC
10
ns
tHD
MDIO hold time from rising edge of MDC
5
ns
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ns
200
ns
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SPI TIMING
Figure 6-10 and Figure 6-11 illustrate the SPI timing requirements.
FIGURE 6-10:
SPI DATA INPUT TIMING
SCS_N
SCL
SDI
SDO
FIGURE 6-11:
SPI DATA OUTPUT TIMING
SCS_N
SCL
SDO
SDO
SDI
TABLE 6-10:
SPI TIMING VALUES
Symbol
fSCLK
Description
Min
SCL clock frequency
Typ
Max
Units
50
MHz
t1
SCS_N active setup time
8
ns
t2
SDI data input setup time
3
ns
t3
SDI data input hold time
3
ns
t4
SCS_N active hold time
8
ns
t5
SCS_N disable high time
8
t6
SCL falling edge to SDO data output valid
2
t7
SCS_N inactive to SDO data input invalid
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9
ns
ns
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AUTO-NEGOTIATION TIMING
Figure 6-12 illustrates the Auto-Negotiation timing requirements.
FIGURE 6-12:
TABLE 6-11:
AUTO-NEGOTIATION TIMING
AUTO-NEGOTIATION TIMING VALUES
Symbol
tBTB
tFLPW
Description
FLP burst to FLP burst
Min
Typ
Max
Units
8
16
24
ms
FLP burst width
2
ms
100
ns
tPW
Clock/Data pulse width
tCTD
Clock pulse to data pulse
55.5
64
69.5
s
tCTC
Clock pulse to clock pulse
111
128
139
s
Number of clock/data pulses per burst
17
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6.4.8
POWER-UP AND RESET TIMING
Figure 6-13 illustrates the power-up and reset timing requirements.
FIGURE 6-13:
POWER-UP AND RESET TIMING
NOTE
1
TRANSCEIVER (AVDDH), DIGITAL I/Os (VDDIO)
NOTE
3
CORE (AVDDL, DVDDL)
NOTE
2
SUPPLY
VOLTAGES
tvr
tpc
tsr
RESET_N
tcs
tch
CONFIGURATION
STRAP INPUT
trc
CONFIGURATION
STRAP OUTPUT
TABLE 6-12:
POWER-UP AND RESET TIMING VALUES
Symbol
Description
Min
Typ
Max
Units
tvr
Supply voltage rise time (must be monotonic)
200
s
tsr
Stable supply voltages to de-assertion of reset
10
ms
tcs
Configuration strap input setup time
5
ns
tch
Configuration strap input hold time
5
ns
trc
De-assertion of reset to configuration strap pin output
6
ns
tpc
Supply voltages cycle off-to-on time
150
ms
Note 1: The recommended powering sequence is to bring up all voltages at the same time. However, if that cannot
be attained, then the recommended power-up sequence is to power-up the transceiver (AVDDH) and digital I/Os (VDDIO) voltages before the low voltage core (AVDDL and DVDDL). There is no power sequence
requirement between transceiver (AVDDH) and digital I/Os (VDDIO) power rails. The power-up waveforms
should be monotonic for all supply voltages.
Note 2: After the de-assertion of reset, it is recommended to wait a minimum of 100s before starting to program
the device through any interface.
Note 3: The recommended power down sequence is to power down the low voltage core before powering down
the transceiver and digital I/O voltages, or to have all supplies power down in unison.
Before the next power-up cycle, all supply voltages to the device should reach less than 0.4V and there
should be a minimum wait time of 150ms from power-off to power-on.
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6.5
Clock Specifications
A crystal or external clock source, such as an oscillator, is used to provide a 25MHz reference clock for the KSZ9896C.
If an external clock source is used, the XO pin must be left floating. Since the XI/XO circuit is powered from AVDDH,
the external clock source should also be powered from the same power rail. Figure 6-14 details the available connection
methods. Table 6-13 details the recommended crystal specifications.
FIGURE 6-14:
INPUT REFERENCE CLOCK CONNECTION OPTIONS
Ethernet Switch
Ethernet Switch
XI
XO
XI
25 MHz OSC
+/-50ppm
No
Connect
XO
25 MHz XTAL
+/-50ppm
TABLE 6-13:
REFERENCE CRYSTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristic
Min
Typ
Max
Oscillation Mode
Fundamental
Frequency
25
Units
MHz
±50
ppm
Effective Series Resistance (ESR)
50
Ω
Total period jitter (peak-to-peak)
100
ps
Drive level
100
uW
Frequency tolerance
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7.0
DESIGN GUIDELINES
This section provides general design guidelines for the following:
• Reset Circuit Guidelines
• Magnetics Connection and Selection Guidelines
7.1
Reset Circuit Guidelines
Figure 7-1 illustrates the recommended reset circuit for powering up the KSZ9896C if reset is triggered by the power
supply.
FIGURE 7-1:
SIMPLE RESET CIRCUIT
VDDIO
D1: 1N4148
D1
Ethernet
Switch
R 10K
RESET_N
C 10uF
Figure 7-2 illustrates a reset circuit recommended for applications where reset is driven by another device, such as a
CPU. At power-on reset, R, C and D1 provide the necessary ramp rise time to reset the KSZ9896C. The RST_OUT_N
from the CPU provides a warm reset after power-up.
FIGURE 7-2:
RESET CIRCUIT FOR CPU RESET INTERFACE
VDDIO
Ethernet
Switch
R 10K
D1
CPU/FPGA
RESET_N
RST_OUT_N
C 10uF
D2
D1, D2: 1N4148
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Magnetics Connection and Selection Guidelines
A 1:1 isolation transformer is required at the line interface. For designs exceeding FCC requirements, utilize one with
integrated common-mode chokes. An optional auto-transformer stage following the chokes provides additional common-mode noise and signal attenuation.
The KSZ9896C PHY port design incorporates voltage-mode transmit drivers and on-chip terminations. With the voltagemode implementation, the transmit drivers supply the common-mode voltages to the four differential pairs. Therefore,
the four transformer center tap pins on the KSZ9896C chip side should not be connected to any power supply source
on the board; rather, the center tap pins should be separated from one another and connected through separate 0.1µF
common-mode capacitors to ground. Separation is required because the common-mode voltage could be different
between the differential pairs, depending on the connected speed mode.
Figure 7-3 details a typical magnetic interface circuit for the KSZ9896C PHY port.
FIGURE 7-3:
TYPICAL MAGNETIC INTERFACE CIRCUIT
1
TXRXxP_A
2
TXRXxM_A
3
TXRXxP_B
TXRXxM_B
4
5
TXRXxP_C
TXRXxM_C
6
7
TXRXxP_D
8
TXRXxM_D
4X 75
Ohm
(4X 0.1uF)
1000 pF / 2kV
SIGNAL GROUND
CHASSIS GROUND
Table 7-1 provides a list of recommended magnetic characteristics.
TABLE 7-1:
MAGNETICS SELECTION CRITERIA
Parameter
Turns ratio
Open-circuit inductance (min.)
Insertion loss (typ.)
HIPOT (min.)
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Value
Test Condition
1 CT : 1 CT
350µH
100mV, 100KHz, 8mA
1.0dB
100KHz to 100MHz
1500vrms
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Table 7-2 provides a list of KSZ9896C compatible single-port magnetics with separated transformer center tap pins on
the Gigabit PHY chip side.
TABLE 7-2:
Manufacturer
Bel Fuse
COMPATIBLE SINGLE-PORT 10/100/1000 MAGNETICS
Part Number
0826-1G1T-23-F
Temperature
Range
Magnetic +
RJ-45
Yes
0°C to 70°C
Yes
No
Auto-Transformer
HALO
TG1G-E001NZRL
No
–40°C to 85°C
HALO
TG1G-S001NZRL
No
0°C to 70°C
No
HALO
TG1G-S002NZRL
Yes
0°C to 70°C
No
Pulse
H5007NL
Yes
0°C to 70°C
No
Pulse
H5062NL
Yes
0°C to 70°C
No
Pulse
HX5008NL
Yes
–40°C to 85°C
No
Yes
Pulse
JK0654219NL
Yes
0°C to 70°C
Pulse
JK0-0136NL
No
0°C to 70°C
Yes
TDK
TLA-7T101LF
No
0°C to 70°C
No
Wurth/Midcom
000-7093-37R-LF1
Yes
0°C to 70°C
No
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8.0
PACKAGE INFORMATION
8.1
Package Marking Information
128-TQFP-EP
MICROCHIP
KSZ9896CTXt
e3
Rnnn e3
VVVCO
YYWWNNN
Legend:
Note:
t
R
nnn
e3
VVV
CO
YY
WW
NNN
Temperature range designator (C = commercial, I = industrial)
Product revision
Internal code
Pb-free JEDEC® designator for Matte Tin (Sn)
Plant assembly
Country of origin
Year code (last two digits of calendar year)
Week code (week of January 1 is week ‘01’)
Alphanumeric traceability code
In the event the full Microchip part number cannot be marked on one line, it
will be carried over to the next line, thus limiting the number of available
characters for customer-specific information.
* Standard device marking consists of Microchip part number, year code, week code and traceability code.
For device marking beyond this, certain price adders apply. Please check with your Microchip Sales Office.
For QTP devices, any special marking adders are included in QTP price.
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8.2
Note:
Package Drawings
For the most current package drawings, please see the Microchip Packaging Specification located at
http://www.microchip.com/packaging
FIGURE 8-1:
PACKAGE (DRAWING & DIMENSIONS)
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TABLE A-1:
DATA SHEET REVISION HISTORY
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
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Correction
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To order or obtain information, e.g., on pricing or delivery, refer to the factory or the listed sales office.
PART NO.
XX
Device
Package
X
[XX]( 1)
Examples:
Temp. Tape & Reel
Range
Option
a)
b)
Device:
KSZ9896C = 7-Port Switch with 1 GMII/RGMII/MII/RMII
Package:
TX
= 128-pin TQFP-EP
Temperature
Range:
C
I
=
0C to
= -40C to
Tape and Reel
Option:
Blank
-TR
= Standard packaging (tray)
= Tape and Reel (Note 1)
+70C
+85C
(Commercial)
(Industrial)
Note
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128-pin TQFP-EP package,
Commercial temperature,
Standard packaging
KSZ9896CTXI-TR
128-pin TQFP-EP package,
Industrial temperature,
Tape and reel
1:
Tape and Reel identifier only appears in
the catalog part number description. This
identifier is used for ordering purposes and
is not printed on the device package.
Check with your Microchip Sales Office for
package availability with the Tape and Reel
option.
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•
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•
Microchip believes that its family of products is one of the most secure families of its kind on the market today, when used in the
intended manner and under normal conditions.
•
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•
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•
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mean that we are guaranteeing the product as “unbreakable.”
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