and Receive FIFO buffers
—Optimized descriptor fetching and write-
back mechanisms
■ PHY
—Integrated PHY for 10/100/1000 Mbps
full and half duplex operation
—IEEE 802.3ab Auto-Negotiation support
—IEEE 802.3ab PHY compliance and
compatibility
—PHY ability to automatically detect
polarity and cable lengths and MDI
versus MDI-X cable at all speeds
■ Host Offloading
—Transmit and receive IP, TCP and UDP
checksum off-loading capabilities
—Transmit TCP segmentation
—IEEE 802.1q VLAN support with
VLAN tag insertion, stripping and
packet filtering for up to 4096 VLAN
tags
—Advanced packet filtering
■ Manageability
—Manageability features on both ports:
SMB port, ASF 1.0, ACPI, Wake on
LAN, and PXE
—Compliance with PCI Power
Management 1.1 and ACPI 2.0 register
set compliant
■ T wo complete gigabit Ethernet connections
in a single device
■ Eight activity and link indication outputs
that directly drive LEDs
■ Lead-free
a
364-pin Ba ll Grid Array (BGA).
Devices that are lead-free are marked with
a circled “e1” and have the product code:
NHxxxxxx.
a. This device is lead-free. That is, lead has not been intentionally added, but lead may still exist as an impurity at <1000 ppm.
The Material Declaration Data Sheet, which includes lead impurity levels and the concentration of other Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)-banned materials, is available at:
ftp://download.intel.com/design/packtech/material_content_IC_Package.pdf#pagemode=bookmarks
In addition, this device has been tested and conforms to the same parametric specifications as previous versions of the de-
vice. For more information regarding lead-free products from Intel Corporation, contact your Intel Field Sales representative.
Revision 1.7
October 2005
Revision History
RevisionDateDescription
1.7Oct 2005
1.6June 2005
1.5April 2005
1.4Sept 2004
1.3Dec 2003Added an I/O Characteristics table in Section 4.3, “DC Characteristics.”
1.2Nov 2003
1.1Sept 2003Declassified document from confidential status.
1.0July 2003Initial release.
Corrected the nominal impedance values for the I/O cells from 50 KΩ to a
nominal impedance value of 120 KΩ, with a minimum of 90 KΩ and a
maximum of 190 KΩ.
Corrected typing error of “q” to “θ” in Section 6.3, “Thermal Specifications,” on
page 38.
• Changed interrupt signals INTA# and INTB# symbol types from TS (tristate) to OD (open drain).
• Added a more detailed AUX_PWR pin description.
• Added tristate and XOR non-JTAG test modes description.
• Added lead-free product and ordering information.
• Added major product features to cover page.
• Added text stating that the TTL inputs on the Ethernet controller are not 5V
tolerant.
• Updated thermal specifications.
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The Intel® 82546GB Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet Controller is a single, compact component with
two full integrated Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY)
functions. The Intel
area and can be used for desktop and workstation PC network designs as well as backplane
applications with critical space constraints.
The Intel
®
82546GB integrates Intel’s fourth generation gigabit MAC and PHY to provide a
standard IEEE 802.3 Ethernet interface for 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T
applications (802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab). The controller is capable of transmitting and receiving
two channels of data at rat es o f 1000 Mbps, 10 0 Mbps , or 1 0 Mbps. In addi tion, it provi des a 64- bit
wide direct Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0a compliant interface
capable of operating at frequencies up to 133 MHz. The 82546GB also delivers a dual port PCI-X
solution without added bridge lat ency.
The Intel
®
82546GB on-board System Management Bus (SMB) port enables network
manageability implementations required by information technology personnel for remote con trol
and alerting through the LAN. Using the SMB, management packets can be routed to or from a
management processor. The SMB port enables industry standards, such as Intelligent Platform
Management Interface (IPMI) and Alert Standard Format (ASF), to be implemented using the
82546GB. In addition, on chip ASF 1.0 circuitry provides alerting and remote control capabilities
with standardized interfaces.
®
82546GB enables dual port Gi gabit Eth ernet i mplement ations in a ver y small
Networking Silicon — 82546GB
The 82546GB Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet Controller architecture is designed to deliver high
performance and PCI/PCI-X bus efficiency. Wide internal data paths eliminate performance
bottlenecks by efficiently handling large address and data words. Combining a parallel and pipelined logic architecture optimized for Gigabit Ethernet and independent transmit and receive
queues, the 82546GB controller efficiently handles packets with minimum latency. The 82546GB
controller includes advanced interrupt handling features to limit PCI bus traf fic and a PCI interface
that maximizes the use of bursts for efficient bus usage. The 82546GB is able to cache up to 64
packet descriptors in a single burst for efficient PCI bandwidth use. A large 64 Kbyte on-chip
packet buffer maintains superior performance as available PCI bandwidth changes. By using
hardware acceleration, the controller is able to offload tasks, such as checksum calculations and
TCP segmentation, from the host processor.
Datasheet1
82546GB — Networking Silicon
PCI (64 bit,33/66MHz); PCI
S/W Defined
Pins MDI
Interface A
Design For Test
Interface
LED's
EEPROM
Interface
e
SM Bus
Interface
PHY
MDIO
MII
PHY
MDIO
MII S/W Defined
Pins LED's
External
TBI Interface
MDI Interface B
The 82546GBis packaged in a 21 mm x 21 mm 364-ball grid array and footprint compatible with
the Intel
Controller.
82544GC Gigabit Ethernet Controller and 82546EB Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet
1000Base-T PHY Interfaces
10/100/1000
GMII/
Device Funct. #0
MAC/Controller
(LAN A)
10/100/1000
GMII/
Device Funct. #1
MAC/Controlle r
(LAN B)
Flash Interfac
1.1Document Scope
This document contains datasheet specifications for the 82546GB Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet
Controller, which includes sign al des cri pti on s, DC and AC parameters, packaging d at a, an d p in ou t
information.
1.2Refe r ence Documents
It is assumed that the designer is acquainted with high-speed design and board layout techniques.
Document that may provide additional information are:
• PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.3, PCI Special Interest Group.
• PCI-X Specification, Revision 1.0a, PCI Special Interest Group.
• PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, Rev. 1.1, PCI Special Interest Group.
• IEEE Standard 802.3, 1996 Edition, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
• IEEE Standard 802.3u, 1995 Edition, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
• IEEE Standard 802.3x, 1997 Edition, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
• IEEE Standard 802.3z, 1998 Edition, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
-X (133MHz)
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• IEEE Standard 802.3ab, 1999 Edition, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Single-pin LAN disable function
VLAN Management Filtering• Allows VLAN-based management packet filtering
Full 2/3 Wire Downshift capability
PICMIG 3.1 Compliant SERDES Interface
Networking Silicon — 82546GB
FeaturesBenefits
• Lower component count and system cost
• Reduced number of on-board power supply
regulators
• Simplified power supply design
• Additional flexibility for LEDs or other low speed
I/O devices
• Portable across application architectures
• Allows LAN port enabling and disabling through
BIOS control (OS not required) for both ports
• Allows silicon to downshift speed to two or three
wire install and still achieve valid link
• Enables interface connections with PICMIG 3.1
compliant devices
2.7Technology
364-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package
Footprint compatible with the 82544GC/EI and
82545GM/EM single port gigabit Ethernet controllers
Implemented in 0.15µ CMOS process
3.3 V PCI signaling with an average power dissipation
of 3.5 W
Operating temperature: 0° C to 55° C (with or without
thermal management, maximum); 0° C to 70° C (with
increased thermal management, maximum)
FeaturesBenefits
• 21 mm x 21 mm component makes LOM designs
easier
• Single port or dual port implementation on the
same board with minor option changes.
• Offers lowest geometry to minimize power and
size while maintaining Intel quality reliability
standards
• Lower power requirements
• Extended temperature attainable with thermal
management device for more demanding systems
requiring a wider temperature range.
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3.0Signal Descriptions
Note:The targeted signal names are subject to change without notice. Verify with your local Intel sales
office that you have the latest information before finalizing a design.
3.1Signal Type Definitions
The signals of the 82546GB controller are electrically defined as follows:
NameDefinition
IInput. Standard input only digital signal.
OOutput. S t andard output only digital signal.
TSTri-state. Bi-directional three-state digital input/output signal.
Sustained Tri-state. Sustained digital three-state signal driven by one agent at a time.
STS
OD
AAnalog. PHY analog data signal.
PPower. Power connection, voltage reference, or other reference connection.
RReserved.
An agent driving the STS pin low must actively drive it high for at least one clock before letting it
float. The next agent of the signal cannot drive the pin earlier than one clock after it has been
released by the previous agent.
Open Drain. Wired-OR with other agents.
The signaling agent asserts the OD signal, but the signal is returned to the inactive state by a
weak pull-up resistor. The pull-up resistor may require two or three clock periods to fully restore
the signal to the de-asserted state.
Note:The TTL inputs on the Ethernet controller are not 5V tolerant. If these inputs are connected to 5V,
then damage to the Ethernet controller is likely to occur. TTL inputs include the JTAG interface
pins, the FLASH interface pins, the EEPROM interface pins, the LED pins, the software definable
pins, and the LAN_PWR_GOOD pin.
3.2PCI Bus Interface
When the Reset signal (RST#) is asserted, the 82546GB will not drive any PCI outpu t or bidirectional pins except the Power Management Event signal (PME#).
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3.2.1PCI Address, Data and Control Signals
SymbolTypeName and Function
Address and Data. Address and data signals are multiplexed on the same PCI pins. A
bus transaction includes an address phase followed by one or more data phases.
The address phase is the clock cycle when the Frame signal (FRAME#) is asserted
low. During the address phase AD[63:0] contain a physical address (64 bits). For I/O,
this is a byte address, and for configuration and memory, a DWORD address. The
AD[63:0]TS
CBE[7:0]#TS
PARTS
PAR64TS
FRAME#STS
IRDY#STS
TRDY#STS
82546GB device uses little endian byte ordering.
During data phases, AD[7:0] contain the least significant byte (LSB) and AD[63:56]
contain the most significant byte (MSB).
The 82546GBcontroller may optionally be connected to a 32-bit PCI bus. On the 32-bit
bus, AD[63:32] and other signals corresponding to the high order byte lanes do not
participate in the bus cycle.
Bus Command and Byte Enables. Bus command and byte enable signals are
multiplexed on the same PCI pins. During the address phase of a transaction,
CBE[7:0]# define the bus command. In the data phase, CBE[7:0]# are used as byte
enables. The byte enables are valid for the entire data phase and determine which byte
lanes contain meaningful data.
CBE0# applies to byte 0 (LSB) and CBE7# applies to byte 7 (MSB).
Parity. The Parity signal is issued to implement even parity across AD[31:0] and
CBE[3:0]#. PAR is stable and valid one clock after the address phase. During data
phases, PAR is stable and valid one clock after either IRDY# is asserted on a write
transaction or TRDY# is asserted after a read transaction. Once PAR is valid, it remains
valid until one clock after the completion of the current data phase.
When the 82546GB controller is a bus master, it drives P AR for address and write data
phases, and as a slave device, drives PAR for read data phases.
Parity 64. The Parity 64 signal is issued to implement even parity across AD[63:32] and
CBE[7:4]#. PAR64 is stable and valid one clock after the address phase. During data
phases, PAR64 is stable and valid one clock after either IRDY# is asserted on a write
transaction or TRDY# is asserted after a read transaction. Once PAR64 is valid, it
remains valid until one clock after the completion of the current data phase.
When the 82546GB controller is a bus master, it drives PA R64 for address and write
data phases, and as a slave device, drives PAR64 for read data phases.
Cycle Frame.
beginning and length of an access and indicate the beginning of a bus transaction.
While FRAME# is asserted, data transfers continue. FRAME# is de-asserted when the
transaction is in the final data phas
Initiator Ready. Initiator Ready indicates the ability of the 82546GB controller (as bus
master device) to complete the current data phase of the transaction. IRDY# is used in
conjunction with the Target Ready signal (TRDY#). The data phase is completed on any
clock when both IRDY# and TRDY# are asserted.
During the write cycle, IRDY# indicates that valid data is present on AD[63:0]. For a
read cycle, it indicates the master is ready to accept data. Wait cycles are inserted until
both IRDY# and TRDY# are asserted together. The 82546GB controller drives IRDY#
when acting as a master and samples it when acting as a slave.
Target Ready. The Target Ready signal indicates the ability of the 82546GB controller
(as a selected device) to complete the current data phase of the transaction. TRDY# is
used in conjunction with the Initiator Ready signal (IRDY#). A data phase is completed
on any clock when both TRDY# and IRDY# are sampled asserted.
During a read cycle, TRDY# indicates that valid data is present on AD[63:0]. For a write
cycle, it indicates the target is ready to accept data. Wait cycles are inserted until both
IRDY# and TRDY# are asserted together. The 82546GB device drives TRDY# when
acting as a slave and samples it when acting as a master.
The Frame signal is driven by the 82546GB device to indicate the
e.
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82546GB — Networking Silicon
SymbolTypeName and Function
Stop. The Stop signal indicates the current target is requesting the master to stop the
STOP#STS
IDSEL#I
DEVSEL#STS
VIOP
current transaction. As a slave, the 82546GB controller drives STOP# to request the
bus master to stop the transaction. As a master, the 82546GB controller receives
STOP# from the slave to stop the current transaction.
Initialization Dev ic e Se lect. The Initialization Device Select signal is used by the
82546GB as a chip select signal during configuration read and write transactions.
Device Select. When the Device Select signal is actively driven by the 82546GB, it
signals notifies the bus master that it has decoded its address as the target of the
current access. As an input, DEVSEL# indicates whether any device on the bus has
been selected.
VIO. The VIO signal is a voltage reference for the PCI interface (3.3 V or 5 V PCI
signaling environment). It is used as the clamping voltage.
Note: An external resistor is required between the voltage reference and the VIO pin.
The target resistor value is 100 KΩ
3.2.2Arbitration Signals
SymbolTypeName and Function
REQ64#TS
ACK64#TS
REQ#TS
GNT#I
LOCK#I
Request Transfer. The Request Transfer signal is generated by the current initiator
indicating its desire to perform a 64-bit transfer. REQ64# has the same timing as the
Frame signal.
Acknowledge Transfer. The Acknowledge Transfer signal is generated by the currently
addressed target in response to the REQ64# assertion by the initiator. ACK64# has the
same timing as the Device Select signal.
Request Bus. The Request Bus signal is used to request control of the bus from the
arbiter. This signal is point-to-point.
Grant Bus. The Grant Bus signal notifies the 82546GB that bus access has been
granted. This is a point-to-point signal.
Lock Bus. The Lock Bus signal is asserted by an initiator to require sole access to a
target memory device during two or more separate transfers. The 82546GB device
does not implement bus locking.
3.2.3Interrupt Signals
SymbolTypeName and Function
INTA#OD
INTB#OD
Interrupt A. Interrupt A is used to request an interrupt by port 1 of the 82546GB. It is
an active low, level-triggered interrupt signal.
Interrupt B. Interrupt B is used to request an interrupt by port 2 of the 82546GB. It is
an active low, level-triggered interrupt signal.
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3.2.4System Signals
SymbolTypeName and Function
PCI Clock. The PCI Clock signal provides timing for all transactions on the PCI bus
CLKI
M66ENI
RST#I
LAN_
PWR_
GOOD
and is an input to the 82546GB device. All other PCI signals, except the Interrupt A
(INTA#) and PCI Reset signal (RST#), are sampled on the rising edge of CLK. All other
timing parameters are defined with respect to this edge.
66 MHz Enable.
system bus is capable of supporting an operating frequency of 66 MHz.
PCI Reset. When the PCI Reset signal is asserted, all PCI output signals, except the
Power Management Event signal (PME#), are floated and all input signals are ignored.
The PME# context is preserved, depending on power management settings.
Most of the internal state of the 82546GB is reset on the de-assertion (rising edge) of
RST#.
Power Good (Power-on Reset). The Power Good signal is used to indicate that stable
I
power is available for the 82546GB. When the signal is low, the 82546GB holds itself in
reset state and floats all PCI signals.
3.2.5Error Reporting Signals
Networking Silicon — 82546GB
The 66 MHz Enable signal is used to indicate whether or not the
SymbolTypeName and Function
SERR#OD
PERR#STS
System Error. The System Error signal is used by the 82546GB controller to report
address parity errors. SERR# is open drain and is actively driven for a single PCI clock
when reporting the error.
Parity Error. The Parity Error signal is used by the 82546GB controller to report data
parity errors during all PCI transactions except by a Special Cycle. PERR# is sustained
tri-state and must be driven active by the 82546GB controller two data clocks after a
data parity error is detected. The minimum duration of PERR# is one clock for each
data phase a data parity error is present.
3.2.6Power Management Signals
SymbolTypeName and Function
Power Management Event. The 82546GB device drives this signal low when it
PME#OD
AUX_PWRI
receives a wake-up event and either the PME Enable bit in the Power Management
Control/Status Register or the Advanced Power Management Enable (APME) bit of the
Wake-up Control Register (WUC) is 1b.
Auxiliary Power. If the Auxiliary Power signal is high, then auxiliary power is available
and the 82546GB device should support the D3cold power state.
Note that AUX_PWR is not a supply input, but is an indication of whether AUX_PWR is
available to the 82546GB and/or subsystem. Setting AUX_PWR to 1b enables
advertising D3cold Wake Up support and changes the reset function of PME_En and
PME_Status. AUX_PWR is level sensitive, and any changes are immediately reflected
in the D3cold Wake Up advertisements and the PME_En and PME_Status behavior on
PCI reset.
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3.2.7Impedance Compensa ti on Signa ls
SymbolTypeName and Function
N Device Impedance Compensation. This signal should be connected to an external
precision resistor (to VDD) that is indicative of the PCI/PCI-X trace load. This cell is
ZN_COMPI/O
ZP_COMPI/O
used to dynamically determine the drive strength required on the N-channel transistors
in the PCI/PCI-X I/O cells.
The internal pull-up impedance is nominally 120 KΩ with a minimum of 90 KΩ and a
maximum of 190 KΩ.
P Device Impedance Compensation. This signal should be connected to an external
precision resistor (to VSS) that is indicative of the PCI/PCI-X trace load. This cell is
used to dynamically determine the drive strength required on the P-channel transistors
in the PCI/PCI-X I/O cells.
The internal pull-up impedance is nominally 120 KΩ with a minimum of 90 KΩ and a
maximum of 190 KΩ.
3.2.8SMB Signals
Note:A pull-up resistor with a recommended value of 4.7 KΩ should be placed along the SMB. A
precise value may be calculated from the SMB specification.
SymbolTypeName and Function
SMBCLKI/OSMB Clock. The SMB Clock signal is an open drain signal for serial SMB interface.
SMBDATAI/OSMB Data. The SMB Data signal is an open drain signal for serial SMB interface.
SMBALRT# OSM B A lert. The SMB Alert signal is open drain for serial SMB interface.
3.3EEPROM Interface Signals
SymbolTypeName and Function
EE_DIO
EE_DOI
EE_CSOEEPROM Chip Select. The EEPROM Chip Select signal is used to enable the device.
EE_SKO
EEPROM Data Input. The EEPROM Data Input pin is used for output to the memory
device.
EEPROM Data Output. The EEPROM Data Output pin is used for input from the
memory device. The EE_DO includes an internal pull-up resistor.
EEPROM Serial Clock. The EEPROM Shift Clock provides the clock rate for the
EEPROM interface, which is approximately 1 MHz.
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3.4Flash Interface Signals
SymbolTypeName and Function
FL_ADDR
[18:0]
FL_CS#O
FL_OE#O
FL_WE#O
FL_DATA
[7:2]
FL_DATA
[1:0]/
LAN_DISA
BLE#
Flash Address Output. The Flash Address Output signals are used for a Flash or Boot
O
ROM device.
Flash Chip Select. The Flash Chip Select signal is used to enable the Flash or Boot
ROM device.
Flash Output Enable. The Flash Output Enable signal is used to enable the Flash
buffers.
Flash Write Enable Output. The Flash Write ENable Output signals are used for write
cycles.
Flash Data I/O. The Flash Data I/O signals are bi-directional and used for Flash data.
TS
These signals include internal pull-up devices.
Flash Data I/O [1:0] / LAN Port Disable. These pins are inputs from the Flash
memory. Alternatively, they can be used to disable the LAN A or LAN B port from a
system Super I/O General (GP) port. (FL_DATA[1] corresponds to LAN B, and
FL_DATA[0], to LAN A.) They have internal pull-up devices. If the 82546GB is not using
TS
Flash functionality, these pins should be connected to external pull-up resistors.
If the pins are used as LAN_DISABLE#, the device transitions to a low power state, and
the corresponding LAN port is disabled when its pin is sampled low on the rising edge
of PCI reset.
Networking Silicon — 82546GB
3.5Miscellaneous Signals
3.5.1LED Signals
SymbolTypeName and Function
LED1/ACT#O
LED0/LINK#OLink. Programmable LED indication. Defaults to indicate link connectivity.
LED2/LINK100#OLink100. Programmable LED indication. Defaults to indicate link at 100 Mbps.
LED3/LINK1000#OLink1000. Programmable LED indication. Defaults to indicate link at 1000 Mbps.
3.5.2Software Definable Signals
SymbolTypeName and Function
SDP[7:6]
SDP[1:0]
TS
Activity. Programmable LED indication. Defaults to flash to indicate transmit or
receive activity.
Software Defi ne d Pin. The Software Defined Pins are reserved and programmable
with respect to input and output capability. These default to input signals upon power-up
but may be configured differently by the EEPROM. The upper four bits may be mapped
to the General Purpose Interrupt bits if they are configured as input signals.
Note: SDP5 is not included in the group of Software Defined Pins.
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3.6PHY Signals
3.6.1Crystal Signals
SymbolTypeName and Function
XTAL1I
XTAL2O
Crystal One. The Crystal One pin is a 25 MHz +/- 30 ppm input signal. It can be
connected to either an oscillator or crystal. If a crystal is used, Crystal Two (XTAL2)
must also be connected.
Crystal Two . Crystal Two is the output of an internal oscillator circuit used to drive a
crystal into oscillation. If an external oscillator is used in the design, XTAL2 must be
disconnected.
3.6.2PHY Analog Signals
SymbolTypeName and Function
REF_AP
MDIA[0]+/-A
MDIA[1]+/-A
MDIA[2]+/-A
MDIA[3]+/-A
REF_BP
Reference A. This Reference signal should be connected to VSS through an external
2.49 KΩ resistor.
Media Dependent Interface A [0].
1000BASE-T: In MDI configuration, MDIA[0]+/- corresponds to BI_DA+/-, and in MDI-X
configuration, MDIA[0]+/- corresponds to BI_DB+/-.
100BASE-TX: In MDI configuration, MDIA[0]+/- is used for the transmit pair, and in MDI-
X configuration, MDIA[0]+/- is used for the receive pair.
10BASE-T: In MDI configuration, MDIA[0]+/- is used for the transmit pair, and in MDI-X
configuration, MDIA[0]+/- is used for the receive pair.
Media Dependent Interface A [1].
1000BASE-T: In MDI configuration, MDIA[1]+/- corresponds to BI_DB+/-, and in MDI-X
configuration, MDIA[1]+/- corresponds to BI_DA+/-.
100BASE-TX: In MDI configuration, MDIA[1]+/- is used for the receive pair, and in MDI-X
configuration, MDIA[1]+/- is used for the transit pair.
10BASE-T: In MDI configuration, MDIA[1]+/- is used for the receive pair, and in MDI-X
configuration, MDIA[1]+/- is used for the transit pair.
Media Dependent Interface A [2].
1000BASE-T: In MDI configuration, MDIA[2]+/- corresponds to BI_DC+/-, and in MDI-X
configuration, MDIA[2]+/- corresponds to BI_DD+/-.
100BASE-TX: Unused.
10BASE-T: Unused.
Media Dependent Interface A [3].
1000BASE-T: In MDI configuration, MDIA[3]+/- corresponds to BI_DD+/-, and in MDI-X
configuration, MDIA[3]+/- corresponds to BI_DC+/-.
100BASE-TX: Unused.
10BASE-T: Unused.
Reference B. This Reference signal should be connected to VSS through an external
2.49 KΩ resistor.
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Networking Silicon — 82546GB
SymbolTypeName and Function
Media Dependent Interface B [0].
1000BASE-T: In MDI configuration, MDIB[0]+/- corresponds to BI_DA+/-, and in MDI-X
configuration, MDIB[0]+/- corresponds to BI_DB+/-.
MDIB[0]+/-A
MDIB[1]+/-A
MDIB[2]+/-A
MDIB[3]+/-A
100BASE-TX: In MDI configuration, MDIB[0]+/- is used for the transmit pair, and in MDI-
X configuration, MDIB[0]+/- is used for the receive pair.
10BASE-T: In MDI configuration, MDIB[0]+/- is used for the transmit pair, and in MDI-X
configuration, MDIB[0]+/- is used for the receive pair.
Media Dependent Interface B [1].
1000BASE-T: In MDI configuration, MDIB[1]+/- corresponds to BI_DB+/-, and in MDI-X
configuration, MDIB[1]+/- corresponds to BI_DA+/-.
100BASE-TX: In MDI configuration, MDIB[1]+/- is used for the receive pair , and in MDI-X
configuration, MDIB[1]+/- is used for the transit pair.
10BASE-T: In MDI configuration, MDIB[1]+/- is used for the receive pair, and in MDI-X
configuration, MDIB[1]+/- is used for the transit pair.
Media Dependent Interface B [2].
1000BASE-T: In MDI configuration, MDIB[2]+/- corresponds to BI_DC+/-, and in MDI-X
configuration, MDIB[2]+/- corresponds to BI_DD+/-.
100BASE-TX: Unused.
10BASE-T: Unused.
Media Dependent Interface B [3].
1000BASE-T: In MDI configuration, MDIB[3]+/- corresponds to BI_DD+/-, and in MDI-X
configuration, MDIB[3]+/- corresponds to BI_DC+/-.
100BASE-TX: Unused.
10BASE-T: Unused.
3.7Serializer / Deserializer Signals
SymbolTypeName and Function
RXA+/RXB +/-
TXA+/TXB +/-
SIG_
DETECT
(A and B)
SERDES Receive Pairs A and B. These signals make the differential receive pair for
I
the 1.25 GHz serial interface. If the SERDES interface is not used, these pins should
not be connected.
SERDES Transmit Pairs A and B. These signals make the differential transmit pair for
O
the 1.25 GHz serial interface. If the SERDES interface is not used, these pins should
not be connected.
Signal Detects A and B. These pins indicate whether the SERDES signals
(connected to the 1.25 GHz serial interface) have been detected by the optical
I
transceivers. If the SERDES interface is not used, the SIG_DETECT inputs should be
connected to ground using pull-down resistors.
JTAG Reset. This is an active low reset signal for JTAG. This signal should be
I
terminated using a pull-down resistor to ground. It must not be left unconnected.
Clock View. The Clock View signal is an output of clock signals required for IEEE
testing.
Factory Test Pin. This is an active low input and has an internal pull-up resistor. For
normal operation, TEST# should be left unconnected.
3.9Power Supply Connections
3.9.1Power Support Signals
SymbolTypeName and Function
CTRL_15O
CTRL_25AO
CTRL_25BO
1.5 V Control. The 1.5 V Control signal is an output to an external power transistor. If
regulators are used, it should be left unconnected.
2.5 V Control. The 2.5 V Control signal is an output to an external power transistor. If
regulators are used, it should be left unconnected.
2.5 V Control. The 2.5 V Control signal is an output to an external power transistor. If
regulators are used, it should be left unconnected.
3.9.2Digital Supplies
SymbolTypeName and Function
VDDOP3.3 V I/O Power Supply.
DVDDP1.5 V Digital Core Power Supply.
3.9.3Analog Supplies
SymbolTypeName and Function
AVDDHP3.3 V Analog Power Supply.
AVDDLAP2.5 V Analog Power Supply to Port A.
AVDDLBP2.5 V Analog Power Supply to Port B.
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3.9.4Ground and No Connects
SymbolTypeName and Function
GNDPGround.
NCP
ReservedR
No Connect. Do not connect any circuitry to these pins. Pull-up or pull-down resistors
should not be connected to these pins.
Reserved. These pins are reserved for factory purposes and should be left
unconnected. (However, the following pins should be pulled down to ground: A20, B18,
and M5. In addition, the following pins should be pulled down to ground through a 1 KΩ
pull-down resistor: A6, E7 and R1.)
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4.0Test Port Functionality
4.1XOR Testing
A common board or system-level manufacturing test for proper electrical continuity between a
silicon component and the board is some type of cascaded-XOR or NAND tree test. The 82546GB
implements an XOR tree spanning most I/O signals. The component XOR tree consists of a series
of cascaded XOR logic gates, each stage feeding in the electrical value from a unique pin. The
output of the final stage of the tree is visible on an output pin from the component.
Figure 2. XOR Tree Concept
By connecting to a set of test-points or bed-of-nails fixture, a manufacturing test fixture can test
connectivity to each of the component pins included in the tree by sequentially testing each pin,
testing each pin when driven both high and low, and observing the output of the tree for the
expected signal value and/or change.
4.1.1XOR Tree Control and Operation
The following signals are required to place the 82546GB in XOR tree test mode:
Test
Function/
Mode
XOR Tree
Test
Pin NameTEST_DM_NEWRAPCLK_BYP_NCLK_VIEWSDP_B[7]
Dual-Mode
Name
00000
TEST_
MODE[3]
TEST_
MODE[2]
TEST_
MODE[1]
TEST_
MODE[0]
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I/O pins wit h dual-mode func tion for XOR test:
Pin NameDual-Mode NamePin Function
FLSH_CE_NXOR_OUTOutput of XOR tree.
When XOR tree test is selected, the following pin behavior(s) occur:
• Output drivers for the pins listed as tested are all placed in high-impedance (tri-state) state to
ensure that the board/system test fixture can drive the tested inputs without contention
• The output driver for the XOR tree output on pin FLSH_CE_N is explicitly enabled.
4.1.2Pins Tested
When performing XOR test, those pins tested by the XOR tree all function as inputs, regardless of
the normal directionality of the pin. The following table(s) cites the pins tested and not-testable as
inputs to the XOR tree. Table entries do not reflect the natural order of input into the XOR tree
itself (nor need to, as the output of a multi-input XOR function is order-independent).
Pins included in XOR test tree are listed in Table 1:
• JTAG (TAP) interface: TRST_N, TCK, TDO, TMS, and TDO
• Test mode decode controls TEST_DM_N, EWRAP, CLK_BYP_N, CLK_VIEW, and
SDP_B[7]
• Each internal PHY's analog signals including PHYREF, MDI +/-, and PH Y_HS DACP/N
• PCI Impedance Compensation ZPCOMP and ZNCOMP
• Oscillator signals XTAL1 and XTAL2
• Test signals including PHY_TSTPT and each PHY's HSDACP/N
• Power-control pins CTRL_15, CTRL_25_A, and CTRL_25_B
• SMB_ALERT_N/PCI_PWR_GOOD
4.2Tristate Mode
The 82546GB's tristate test mode is used to explicitly disable output driv ers and place outputs in
high-impedance (tristate) state. To more readily support XOR or NAND-tree like testing of other
system components, the 82546GB decodes this test mode from the same signal pins used to
exercise XOR tree testing. The 82546GB additionally supports a mechanism to enter tristate mode
via the IEEE 802.3 JTAG (TAP) controller.
4.2.1Tristate Mode Control and Operation
The following signals are required to place the 82546GB in tristate test mode:
Test
Function/
Mode
Tristate
Mode
Pin NameTEST_DM_NEWRAPCLK_BYP_NCLK_VIEWSDP_B[7]
Dual-Mode
Name
00101
TEST_
MODE[3]
When in tristate test mode:
• All output drivers for all digital signal pins are disabled (with the exception of the TDO pin).
• Analog signals such as MDI+/-, analog test points, and regulator controls are unaffected.
4.2.2Tristate Mode Using JTAG (TAP)
The 82546GB can also be placed in tristate mode using the JTAG interface and the HIGHZ
instruction.
The HIGHZ instruction is used to place the 82546GB in high-impedance (TRISTATE) mode,
where all digital signal outputs are placed in high-impedance (tri-state) output state.
TEST_
MODE[2]
TEST_
MODE[1]
TEST_
MODE[0]
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5.0Voltage, Temperature, and Timing Specifications
Note:The specification values listed in this section are subject to change without notice. Verify with your
local Intel sales office that you have the latest information before finalizing a design.
5.1Targeted Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 2. Absolute Maximum Ratings
SymbolParameterMinMaxUnit
VDD (3.3)
VDD (2.5)
VDD (1.5)
VDDDC supply voltageVSS - 0.54.6V
VI / VOLVTTL input voltageVSS - 0.54.6V
VI / VO5 V compatible input voltageVSS - 0.56.6V
IO
TSTGStorage temperature range-40125C
a. Maximum ratings are referenced to ground (VSS). Permanent device damage is likely to occur if the ratings in this table are
exceeded. These values should not be used as the limits for normal device operations.
b. The maximum value is the lesser value of 4.6 V or VDD(2.5) + 0.5 V. This specification applies to biasing the device to a steady
state for an indefinite duration. During normal device power-up, explicit power sequencing is not required.
c. The maximum value is the lesser value of 4.6 V or VDD(2.5) + 0.5 V.
DC supply voltage on VDDD or
AVDDH with respect to VSS
DC supply voltage on AVDDL with
respect to VSS
DC supply voltage on DVDD with
respect to VSS
DC output current (by cell type):
IOL = 3 mA
IOL = 6 mA
IOL - 12 mA
ESD per MIL_STD-883 Test
Method 3015, Specification 2001V
Latchup Over/Undershoot: 150
mA, 125 C
a
VSS - 0.54. 6V
VSS - 0.5
VSS - 0.5
4.6 or
VDD (2.5) + 0.5
4.6 or
VDD (1.5) + 0.5
10
20
40
VDD overstress:
VDD(3.3)(7.2 V)
b
c
V
V
mA
V
5.2Recommended Operating Conditions
Table 3. Recommended Operating Conditions
SymbolParameterMinMaxUnit
VDD (3.3)
VDD (2.5)DC supply voltage on AVDDL
VDD (1.5)DC supply voltage on DVDD1.431.57V
VIOPCI bus voltage reference3.05.25V
DC supply voltage on VDDD or
b
AVDDH
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a
3.03.6V
c
2.382.62V
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Table 3. Recommended Operating Conditions
SymbolParameterMinMaxUnit
tR / tFInput rise/fall time (normal input)0200ns
tr/tfinput rise/fall time (Schmitt input)010ms
TA
TJJunction temperature≤125C
a. Sustained operation of the device at conditions exceeding these values, even if they are within the absolute maximum rating
limits, might result in permanent damage.
b. It is recommended for VDDO to equal AVDDH (VDDO = AVDDH) during power-up and normal operation.
c. It is recommended for both VDDO and AVDDH to be of a value greater than AVDDL, with a value greater than DVDD, during
power-up (VDDO or AVDDH > AVDDL > DVDD). However, voltage sequencing is not a strict requirement if the power supply
ramp must be faster than approximately 200 ms.
d. A higher operating temperature of up to 70 C can be achieved using an appropriate thermal management device.
a. T his is th e maxim um insi de dime nsion of th e eye pat tern, m easure d on high and lo w data pa t-
terns with pre-emphasis present. Load = 100 Ω.
b. This is defined as an absolute value of amplitude jitter.
Differential Output
Voltage Swing
Change in V
OD
b
and 1
Differential Output
Impedance
Output Current on Short
to VSS
Output Current when A
and B are Shorted
a
between 0
OD
8751325
80120Ω
C
mV
peak-
peak
25mV
40mA
12mA
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T able 13. Receiver Characteristics
SymbolParameterMinTypMaxUn its
V
ID
R
IN
Differential Input Voltage
Swing
Differential Input
Impedance
5.6Timing Specifications
5.6.1PCI/PCI-X Bus Interface
5.6.1.1PCI/PCI-X Bus Interface Clock
T a ble 14. PCI/PCI-X Bus Interface Clock Parameters
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1002000
80120Ω
peak-
mV
peak
SymbolParameter
a
TCYCCLK cycle time 7.5201520153030ns
THCLK high time36611ns
TLCLK low time36611ns
CLK slew rate 1.541.541.54 1 4 V/ns
RST# slew ra te
a. Rise and fall times are specified in terms of the edge rate measured in V/ns. This slew rate must be met across the minimum
peak-to-peak portion of the clock waveform as shown.
b. The minimum RST# slew rate applies only to the rising (de-assertion) edge of the reset signal and ensures that system noise
cannot render a monotonic signal to appear bouncing in the switching range.
b
Figure 4. PCI/PCI-X Clock Timing
3.3 V Clock
0.5 Vcc
0.4 Vcc
0.3 Vcc
PCI-X 133
MHz
PCI-X 66 MHzPCI 66MHzPCI 33 MHz
Units
MinMaxMinMaxMinMaxMinMax
50505050mV/ns
Tcyc
Th
0.6 Vcc
0.4 Vcc p-to-p
(minimum)
0.2 Vcc
Tl
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5.6.1.2PCI/PCI-X Bus Interface Timing
Table 15. PCI/PCI-X Bus Interface Timing Parameters
PCI-X 133
SymbolParameter
TVAL
TVAL
(ptp)
TONFloat to active delay0022ns
TOFFActive to float delay771428ns
TSU
TSU
(ptp)
THInput hold time from CLK0.50.500ns
TRRSU
TRRH
NOTES:
1. Output timing measurements are as shown.
2. REQ# and GNT# signals are point-to-point and have different output valid delay and input setup times than
bussed signals. GNT# has a setup of 10 ns; REQ# has a setup of 12 ns. All other signals are bussed.
3. Input timing measurements are as shown.
CLK to signal valid delay:
bussed signals
CLK to signal valid delay:
point-to-point signals
Input setup time to CLK:
bussed signals
Input setup time to CLK:
point-to-point signals
REQ64# to RST# setup
time
RST# to REQ64# hold
time
MHz
MinMaxMinMaxMinMaxMinMax
0.73.80.73.826211ns
0.73.80.73.826212ns
1.21.737ns
1.21.75
10*
TCYC
0000ns
PCI-X 66 MHzPCI 66MHzPCI 33 MHz
10,
12
10*
TCYC
10*
TCYC
10*
TCYC
Units
ns
ns
Table 13. PCI Bus Interface Timing Measurement Conditions
SymbolParameterPCI-X
VTHInput measurement test voltage (high)0.6*VCC0.6*VCCV
VTLInput measurement test voltage (low)0.25*VCC0.2*VCCV
VTESTOutput measurement test voltage0.4*VCC0.4*VCCV
Input signal slew rate1.51.5V/ns
PCI 66 MHz
3.3 v
Unit
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Figure 5. PCI Bus Interface Output Timing Measurement
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t
Networking Silicon — 82546GB
V
TH
PCI_CLK
Output
Delay
V
TEST
output current≤ leakage current
V
V
TEST
STEP
Tri-State
Output
T
ON
T
OFF
Figure 6. PCI Bus Interface Input Timing Measurement Conditions
PCI_CLK
T
SU
V
TH
InputV
V
TL
V
TEST
Input
Valid
V
T
TEST
H
V
(3.3V Signalling
TEST
V
TL
V
TH
V
TL
MAX
Figure 7. TVAL (max) Rising Edge Test Load
Pin
1/2 inch max.
25Ω
10 pF
Test
Poin
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t
Figure 8. TVAL (max) Fa lling Edge Test Load
Pin
5.6.2Link In terface Timing
5.6.2.1Link Interface Rise and Fall Time
Table 16. Rise and Fall Times
SymbolParameterConditionMinMaxUnit
TRClock rise time0.8 V to 2.0 V0.7ns
TFClock fall time2.0 V to 0.8 V0.7ns
TRData rise time0.8 to 2.0 V0.7ns
TFData fall time2.0 V to 0.8 V0.7ns
1/2 inch max.
10 pF
25Ω
V
Test
Poin
CC
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Figure 9. Link Interface Rise/Fall Timing
V
2.0 V
0.8 V
5.6.2.2Link Interface Transmit Timing
Figure 10. Transmit Interface Timing
Networking Silicon — 82546GB
T
T
R
F
TX_CLOCK
TX_DATA[9:0]Valid Data
T a ble 17. Transmit Interface Timing
SymbolParameterMinTypMaxUnit
TPERIOD
TSETUPData setup to rising GTX_CLK2.5ns
THOLDData hold from rising GRX_CLK1.0ns
TDUTYGTX_CLK duty cycle4060%
a. GTX_CLK should have a 100 ppm tolerance.
GTX_CLK period
TBI mode (1000 Mbps)
1.4
T
SU
T
PERIOD
a
T
H
8ns
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5.6.2.3Link Interface Receive Timing
Figure 11. Receive Interface Timing
RBC1
2.0V
RX_DATA[9:0]
0.8V
2.0V
COM_DET
0.8V
RBC0
T a ble 18. Receive Interface Timing
T
SU
COMMA
Code_Group
T
A-B
1.4V
T
H
Valid
Data
T
T
SU
H
1.4V
SymbolParameterMinTypMaxUnit
TREQ
TSETUPD ata setup before rising RBC0/RBC12.5ns
THOLDData hold after rising RBC0/RBC11ns
TDUTYRBC0/RBC1 duty cycle4060%
TA-BRBC0/RBC1 skew7.58.5ns
RBC0/RBC1 frequency
TBI mode (1000 Mbps)
62.5MHz
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5.6.3Flash Inter f ace
0ns
250ns
0ns
250ns
500ns
Figure 12. Flash Read Timing
Flash WE#
Flash Address [18:0]
Table 19. Flash Read Operation Timing
Networking Silicon — 82546GB
Flash CE#
Flash OE#
Flash Data
SymbolParameterMinTypMaxUnit
TCEFlash CE# or OE# to read data delay160ns
TACCFlash address setup time160ns
THOLDData hold time0ns
Figure 13. Flash Write Timing
Flash Address [18:0]
Flash CE#
Flash OE#
Flash WE#
Flash Data
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T a ble 20. Flash Write Operation Timing
SymbolParameterMinTypMaxUnit
TWEFlash write pulse width (WE#)160ns
TAHFlash address hold time0ns
TDSFlash data setup time160ns
5.6.4EEPROM Interface
T a ble 21. Link Interface Clock Requirements
SymbolParameterMinTypMaxUnit
TPWEE_SK pulse width
T a ble 22. Link Interface Clock Requirements
SymbolParameter
TDOSEE_D O setup timeTCYC*2ns
TDOHEE_DO hold time0ns
a. The EE_DO setup and hold time is a function of the CLK cycle time but is referenced to O_EE_SK.
a
TPERIOD*128ns
MinTypMaxUnit
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6.0Package and Pinout Information
Intel (C)'ZZ
6.1Device Identification
Figure 14. 82546GB Device Identification Markings
(R)
FW82546GB
YYWW
Networking Silicon — 82546GB
Tnnnnnnnn
Country
82546GBProduct Name
FW82546GBIntel Product Number
(c)’ZZCopyright Information
YYWWDate Code
TnnnnnnnnLot Trace Code
CountryCountry of Origin Assembly
NOTE: The black mark in the lower left corner indicates the location of pin 1.
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6.2Package Information
The 82546GB device is a 364-lead ball grid array (BGA) measuring 21 mm2. The package
dimensions are detailed in the figures below. The nominal ball pitch is 1 mm.
Figure 15. 82546GB 364-Lead BGA Ball Pad Dimensions
0.50 mm +/- 0.05 mm
Solder Mask Opening
0.65 mm +/- 0.05 mm
Pad Size
Detail Area
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Figure 16. 82546GB Mechanical Specifications
0.40
2.03
20.80
0.51
1.12
0.50
20.80
18.80
18.80
BODY EDGE.
BETWEEN THE EDGE OF THE SOLDER BALL AND THE
4. THERE SHALL BE A MINIMUM CLEARANCE OF 0.25 mm
BALL DIAMETER, PARALLEL TO PRIMARY DATUM C.
3. DIMENSION b IS MEASURED AT THE MAXIMUM SOLDER
2. PRIMARY DATUM C AND SEATING PLANE ARE DEFINED
BY THE SPHERICAL CROWNS OF THE SOLDER BALLS.
1. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETER.
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E1
D
B
C
B
A
1
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D1
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D
D3
D2
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A'
A2
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DETAIL B'
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A1
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Symbol
0.7480.7400.75619.00 19.20
0.25
0.10
0.15
15.00
1.0 BASIC
0.20
0.25
0.004
0.010
0.006
0.039 BASIC
0.010
0.008
0.591
0.819
0.020
0.044
0.020
0.819
0.740
21.00
19.00 BSC
15.00
19.00
21.20
19.20
21.00
19.00 BSC
0.56
0.60
1.17
21.20
0.61
1.22
0.70
0.748 BSC
0.827
0.748
0.591
0.835
0.756
0.748 BSC
0.827
0.022
0.024
0.046
0.835
0.024
0.048
0.028
MIN
0.016
0.080
dimension in inchdimension in mm
0.50
2.23
NOMMIN
0.60
2.43
MAX
0.020
0.088
NOM
0.024
0.096
MAX
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6.3Thermal Spe cifications
The 82546GB Gigabit Ethernet controller i s speci fied for operation when the ambient temperature
(TA) is within the range of 0° C to 55° C. The maximum permitted junction temperature is 125° C.
TC (case temperature) is calculated using the equation:
TC = TA + P (θ
TJ (junction temperature) is calculated using the equation:
TJ = TA + P θ
The power consumption (P) is calculated by using the typical ICC and nominal VCC. The thermal
resistances are shown in Table 23 .
T able 23. Thermal Characteristics
JA
JA
- θJC)
SymbolParameter
θ
JA
θ
JC
Thermal resistance, junction-toambient
Thermal resistance, junction-tocase
Value at specified airflow (m/s)
Units
0123
17.715.614.814.0C/Watt
6.86.86.86.8C/Watt
Thermal resistances are determined empirically with test devices mounted on standard thermal test
boards. Real system designs may have dif ferent characteristics due to board thickness, arrangement
of ground planes, and proximity of other components. The case temperature measurements should
be used to assure that the 82546GB Gigabit Ethernet controller is operating under recommended
conditions.
The use of a heat sink device can enhance the overall
θ
of the solution in situations where
JA
tolerance of higher overall ambient air temperatures is desired. Intel does not qualify or
recommend any specific heat sink dev ice for u se with the 8 2546GB Gigabi t Eth ernet cont roller but
can provide a thermal report mod eling a g eneric heat sink d evice and the
θ
that might be achieved
JA
with the use of a heat sink device. Refer to the 82546EB/GB Gigabit Ethernet Controller Thermal
Properties with External Heat Sink Application Note for more information.
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6.4Ball Mapping Diagram
V
W
Note:The 82546GB device uses five categories of VDD connections: VDDO (3.3 V), AVDDH (Analog