Intel manual Configurations, Optional Test Setup, Using Two Intel LXD972M Demo Boards

Intel® LXD972M Transceiver Demo Board (Board Rev A1)

2.4Configurations

2.4.1Optional Test Setup, Using Two Intel® LXD972M Demo Boards

Figure 3 shows an optional test setup using two LXD972M Demo Boards. Each Demo Board plugs into a SmartBits Advanced Performance Test Box through standard 40-pin MII cables. The two LXD972M Demo Boards are linked through a Twisted-Pair crossover cable connected to the RJ-45 jack on each board. Operation can be set for evaluation of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and auto- negotiation capabilities.

Figure 3. Optional Test Setup

	Computer with
	Smart Windows
SmartBits
Advanced Multi-port	RS-232
Performance
Tester
	MII
	Cards
MII Cable
MII	MII
Connector	Connector
LXD972M	LXD972M
LXT972M	LXT972M
RJ-45	RJ-45
Twisted-Pair
Crossover	B3572-05
Cable

Preliminary User’s Guide 11

Document Number: 303125

Revision Number: 002

Revision Date: October 22, 2004