82555 10/100 Mbps LAN Physical Layer Interface

Networking Silicon

Datasheet

Product Features

■ Optimal integration for lower cost solutions ■ Performance enhancements

—Integrated 10/100 Mbps single chip physical layer interface solution

—Complete 10/100 Mbps MII compliance with MDI support

—Full duplex operation in 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps modes

—IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation support for 10BASE-T half and full duplex, 100BASE-TX half and full duplex, and 100BASE-T4 configurations

—Parallel detection algorithm for legacy support of non-Auto-Negotiation enabled link partner

—Integrated 10BASE-T transceiver with built in transmit and receive filters

—Glueless interface to T4-PHY for combination TX/T4 designs with single magnetics

—Glueless support for 4 LEDs: activity, link, speed, and duplex

—LED function mapping support via MDI

—Low external component count

—Single 25 MHz clock support for 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps (crystal or oscillator)

—Single magnetics for 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps operation

—QFP 100-pin package

—Flow control support for IEEE 802.3x Auto-Negotiation and Bay Technologies PHY Base* scheme

—Adaptive Channel Equalizer for greater functionality over varying cable lengths

—High tolerance to extreme noise conditions

—Very low emissions

—Jabber control circuitry to prevent data loss in 10 Mbps operation

—Auto-polarity correction for 10BASE-T

—Software compatible with 82557 drivers

■Repeater functionality

—Repeater mode operation

—Support for forced speed of 10 Mbps

and 100 Mbps

—Automatic carrier disconnect for IEEE 802.3u compliance

—Auto-Negotiation enable/disable capability

—Receive port enable function

—Support for 32 configurable addresses

—Narrow analog side (14 mm) for tight packing in repeater and switch designs

Notice:

Notice:

Document Number: 666252-004

Revision 2.0

March 1998

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Intel manual 82555 10/100 Mbps LAN Physical Layer Interface, Product Features