SMC Networks SMC91C95 manual Transmit Functions Receive Functions

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Transmit Functions	Receive Functions

Manchester Encoding

The PHY encodes the transmit data received from the MAC. The encoded data is directed internally to the selected output driver for transmission over the twisted-pair network or the AUI cable. Data transmission and encoding is initiated by the Transmit Enable input, TXE, going low.

Transmit Drivers

The encoded transmit data passes through to the transmit driver pair, TPETXP(N), and its complement, TPETXDP(N). Each output of the transmit driver pair has a source resistance of 10 ohms maximum and a current rating of 25 mA maximum. The degree of predistortion is determined by the termination resistors; the equivalent resistance should be 100 ohms.

Jabber Function

This integrated function prevents the DTE from locking into a continuous transmit state. In 10BASE-T mode, if transmission continues beyond the specified time limit, the jabber function inhibits further transmission and asserts the collision indicator nCOLL. The limits for jabber transmission are 20 to 15 ms in 10BASE-T mode. In the AUI mode, the jabber function is performed by the external transceiver.

SQE Function

In the 10BASE-T mode, the PHY supports the signal quality error (SQE) function. At the end of a transmission, the PHY asserts the nCOLL signal for 10+/-5 bit times beginning 0.6 to 1.6ms after the last positive transition of a transmitted frame. In the AUI mode, the SQE

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Receive Drivers

Differential signals received off the twisted-pair network or AUI cable are directed to the internal clock recovery circuit prior to being decoded for the MAC.

Manchester Decoder and Clock Recovery

The PHY performs timing recovery and Manchester decoding of incoming differential signals in 10BASE-T or AUI modes, with its built-in phase-lock loop (PLL). The decoded (NRZ) data, RXD, and the recovered clock, RXCLK, becomes available to the MAC, typically within 9 bit times (5 for AUI) after the assertion of nCRS. The receive clock, RXCLK, is phase-locked to the transmit clock in the absence of a received signal (idle).

Squelch Function

The integrated smart squelch circuit employs a combination of amplitude and timing measurements to determine the validity of data received off the network. It prevents noise at the differential inputs from falsely triggering the decoder in the absence of valid data or link test pulses. Signal levels below 300mV (180mV for AUI) or pulse widths less than 15ns at the differential inputs are rejected. Signals above 585mV (300mV for AUI) and pulse widths greater than 30ns will be accepted. When using the extended cable mode with 10BASE-T media which extends beyond the standard limit of 100 meters, the squelch level can optionally be set to reject signals below 180mV and accept signals above 300mV. If the input signal exceeds the squelch requirements, the carrier sense output, nCRS, is asserted.