Networking Silicon — 82540EP
Datasheet 3
1.1 Document Scope
This document contains datasheet specific ations for the 82540EP Gigabit Ethernet Controller,
including signal descriptions, DC and AC paramet ers, packaging data, and pinout information.
1.2 Reference Documents
This application assumes that the designer is acqua inted with high-speed design and board layout
techniques. The following documents provide additional information:
•82544EI/82544GC Gigabit Ethernet Controller Softwa re Developer's Manual, Revision 0.25,
Intel Corporation.
•PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.3, PCI Special Interest Group.
•PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, Re v. 1.1, PCI Special Interest Group.
•IEEE Standard 802.3, 1996 Edition, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
•IEEE Standard 802.3u, 1995 Edition, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
•IEEE Standard 802.3x, 1997 Edition, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
•IEEE Standard 802.3z, 1998 Edition, Institute of Electrical and Ele ctronics Engineers (IEEE).
•IEEE Standard 802.3ab, 1999 Edition, Institute of Electri cal and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE).
•82559 Fast Ethernet Controllers Timing Device Selection Guide, AP-419, Intel Corporation.
•PCI Mobile Design Guide, Rev. 1.1, PCI Special Interest Group
1.3 Product Code
The product ordering code for the 82540EP is: RC82540EP.