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Intel GD82559ER User Manual

Intel GD82559ER
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GD82559ER Fast Ethernet**
PCI Controller
Networking Silicon
Datasheet
Product Features
Optimum Integration for Lowest Cost
Solution
Integrated IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and
100BASE-TX compatible PHY
Glueless 32-bit PCI master interface
128 Kbyte Flash interface
Thin BGA 15mm
2
package
ACPI and PCI Power Management
Power management event on
“interesting” packets and link status
change support
Test Access Port
High Performance Networking Functions
Chained memory structure similar to the
82559,82558, 82557, and 82596
Improved dynamic transmit chaining
with multiple priorities transmit queues
Full Duplex support at both 10 and 100
Mbps
IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation support
3 Kbyte transmit and 3 Kbyte receive
FIFOs
Fast back-to-back transmission support
with minimum interframe spacing
IEEE 802.3x 100BASE-TX Flow
Control support
Low Power Features
Low power 3.3 V device
Efficient dynamic standby mode
Deep power down support
Clockrun protocol support
Document Number: 714682-001
Revision 1.0
March 1999

Table of Contents

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Intel GD82559ER Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerIntel
ModelGD82559ER
CategoryComputer Hardware
Device TypeEthernet Controller
InterfacePCI
Data Rate10/100 Mbps
Bus TypePCI
Supported StandardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u

Summary

Product Features

Optimum Integration for Lowest Cost Solution

Highlights features like integrated PHY, glueless PCI, Flash interface, and ACPI support.

High Performance Networking Functions

Covers chained memory, dynamic transmit chaining, full duplex, and auto-negotiation.

Low Power Features

Details low power 3.3V device, dynamic standby, deep power down, and clockrun support.

Introduction

GD82559ER Overview

Overview of the GD82559ER, a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller.

Suggested Reading

List of related Intel and industry specifications for power management and PCI.

GD82559ER Architectural Overview

Parallel Subsystem Overview

Details the PCI bus interface, micromachine, and control/flash interfaces of the subsystem.

FIFO Subsystem Overview

Explains the 3 Kbyte transmit and receive FIFOs for buffering data.

CSMA/CD Unit Overview

Describes the CSMA/CD unit's role in Ethernet protocols and full-duplex mode.

Physical Layer Unit Overview

Covers the PHY unit's support for 10/100 Mbps, auto-negotiation, and LED indicators.

Signal Descriptions

Signal Type Definitions

Defines input/output types like IN, OUT, Tri-State, Open Drain, etc.

PCI Bus Interface Signals

Details signals related to the PCI bus, including address, data, control, and power management.

Local Memory, Testability, and PHY Signals

Covers signals for local memory, test ports, and physical layer interfaces, including clock and differential pairs.

MAC Functional Description

Initialization and PCI Operations

Covers device initialization sources and PCI bus interaction as master/slave.

Power Management, Wake-up, and Interfaces

Details power states, wake-up events, Flash, EEPROM, CSMA/CD, and MII interfaces.

Test Port Functionality

Test Port Introduction

Access point for test data for production level testing.

Asynchronous Test Mode

Describes modes for system-level design use and validation.

Test Function Description

Explains tests for board design, functionality, and solder integrity.

Specific Test Modes

Covers test modes like 85/85, TriState, and Nand-Tree for board testing.

Physical Layer Functional Description

100BASE-TX PHY Unit

Details transmit/receive blocks, clock generation, collision detection, and auto-negotiation.

10BASE-T Functionality

Covers transmit/receive blocks, clock generation, collision detection, and full duplex for 10BASE-T.

Auto-Negotiation and LED Description

Explains auto-negotiation functionality, parallel detect, and LED indicators.

PCI Configuration Registers

PCI Configuration Space Overview

Details the 16 Dwords of Type 0 Configuration Space Header and Vendor/Device IDs.

Core PCI Registers

Covers Command, Status, Revision ID, Class Code, Cache Line Size, Latency Timer, and Header Type registers.

Address, Capability, and Power Management Registers

Details Base Address Registers, Subsystem IDs, Capabilities, PMCSR, and Data Registers.

Control/Status Registers

LAN Control/Status Register Overview

Overview of the Control/Status Register (CSR) structure and its main blocks.

System Control Block and Interface Registers

Details SCB registers (Status, Command, Pointer, PORT) and interface controls (Flash, EEPROM, MDI).

Power Management, Interrupts, and Counters

Covers PMDR, General Control/Status registers, and Statistical Counters for device operation.

PHY Unit Registers

MDI Registers 0-7

Control and status register definitions for MDI registers 0 through 7, including Auto-Negotiation.

MDI Registers 16-31: Status, Control, and Counters

Details PHY unit status, control, error, and counter registers from 16 to 31.

Electrical and Timing Specifications

Absolute Maximum and DC Specifications

Lists maximum ratings and provides DC electrical characteristics for power supply and interface.

AC Specifications

Details AC specifications for PCI signaling and driver characteristics.

Timing Specifications

Covers various timing parameters for PCI, X1, Flash, EEPROM, and PHY interfaces, including measurement conditions.

Package and Pinout Information

Package Information

Describes the 196-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package and its dimensions.

Pinout Details

Provides GD82559ER pin assignments and a ball grid array diagram for physical connection reference.

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