ADLINK CoreModule 435 - Manual (Page 35)

Chapter 3 Hardware
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Gigabit Ethernet Interface
The Gigabit Ethernet solution originates from the 82541PI Gigabit Ethernet controller and consists of both
the Media Access Controller (MAC) and the Physical Layer (PHY) combined into a single component
solution. The Gigabit Ethernet controller is a 64-bit PCIe control unit that features enhanced scatter-gather
bus mastering capabilities, which enable the processor to perform high-speed data transfers over the internal
PCIe bus. The bus master capabilities enable the component to process high-level commands and perform
multiple operations, thereby off-loading communication tasks from the CPU. The Gigabit Ethernet interface
offers the following features:
• Full duplex or half duplex support at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps
• In full duplex mode, the Ethernet controller adheres to the IEEE 802.3x Flow Control specification
• In half duplex mode, performance is enhanced by a proprietary collision reduction mechanism
• IEEE 802.3 compatible physical layer to wire transformer
• IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation support
• Fast back-to-back transmission support with minimum interframe spacing (IFS)
• IEEE 802.3x auto-negotiation support for speed and duplex operation
• 3 kB transmit and 3 kB receive FIFOs (helps prevent data underflow and overflow)
• On-board magnetics (Ethernet isolation transformer)
Table 3-11 describes the pin signals of the Gigabit Ethernet header which consists of 10 right-angle pins,
two rows, odd/even (1,2) pin sequence, and 0.079" (2mm) pitch.
Note: The shaded table cells denote ground.
Table 3-11. Gigabit Ethernet Interface Pin Signals (J23)
Pin # Signal Description
1 GND Ground
2 GND
3 MDI0+ Media Dependent Interface 0 +/-
4 MDI0-
5 MDI1+ Media Dependent Interface 1 +/-
6 MDI1-
7 MDI2+ Media Dependent Interface 2 +/-
8 MDI2-
9 MDI3+ Media Dependent Interface 3 +/-
10 MDI3-
NOTE The magnetics (isolation transformer, T1) for the Ethernet connector is included
on the CoreModule 435.