This User’s Guide discusses how to properly operate and configure the DP83869EVM. For best layout
practices, schematic files, and Bill of Materials, see the associated support documents.
The DP83869 is a low power, fully-featured Physical Layer transceiver with integrated PMD sublayers to
support 10BASE-Te, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T Ethernet protocols. It also supports Fiber protocols
1000BASE-X and 100BASE-FX. Optimized for ESD protection, the DP83869 exceeds 8-kV IEC 61000-4-2
(direct contact). This device interfaces to the MAC layer through Reduced GMII (RGMII) and SGMII.
Integrated Termination Impedance on RGMII helps reduce system BOM. The DP83869EVM will
demonstrate all features of DP83869. The EVM will support Copper Ethernet protocols like 10BASE-Te,
100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T. It also supports Fiber protocols 1000BASE-X and 100BASE-FX. The
EVM has connections to use the DP83869 MAC Inerface in RGMII and SGMII mode. The EVM will also
be optimized to demonstrate the robust EMI. EMC, and ESD performance of the DP83869 device.
2.1Key Features
•Multiple Operating Modes
– Media Support: Copper and Fiber
– Media Conversion: Copper to Fiber
– Bridge Conversion: RGMII to SGMII, SGMII to RGMII
•RGMII and SGMII MAC Interfaces
•1000Base-X, 100Base-T, 100Base-TX, 10Base-Te
•USB-2-MDIO Support Through Onboard MSP430 for Easy Register Access
The EVM can be supplied power through multiple options. Single-supply operation uses onboard LDOs to
generate the voltages required for operating various sections of the EVM (PHY, MSP430, FO transceiver,
and so forth).
Figure 3. Onboard Power Supply Connection
The EVM can be supplied power by either a J26 barrel jack connector, power-supply turrets, or a USB
•For Barrel Jack and Turret, connect the jumper in the ON position to J22 and the jumper on 5V-LDO to
J34.
•For USB power, connect the Jumper on 5V-USB position to J35. J23 is don’t care.
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2.2.2External Power Supply Operation
Figure 4. Jumper Placements for Onboard Power
The jumpers shown in Figure 4 can be used to choose whether a particular voltage rail is supplied through
onboard LDOs or an external power supply. If an external power supply is desired on a voltage rail,
change its respective jumper from position 1-2 (LDO) to 2-3 (External). Then connect the appropriate
voltage on its corresponding pin to the P1 connector. For example, if the VDDA2P5 is to be supplied from
an external supply, then change jumper position of J36 from 1-2 to 2-3. Then connect the 2.5-V external
supply on pins 9-10 on the P1 connector. Note that pin 9 is supply and pin 10 is ground.
2.2.3Software
The onboard MSP430 comes pre-programmed and ready to use. When using this EVM for the first time
on a Windows 7 (or above) PC, MSP430 drivers and USB2MDIO software utility will have to be installed.
The USB2MDIO software can be used for accessing registers.
2.2.3.1MSP430 Driver
Install the latest MSP430 drive from this website: http://software-
Download the software from http://www.ti.com/tool/usb-2-mdio. The Web page also contains a User’s
Guide for installing and using the software.
The MSP430 is on board the EVM, so it is not required to purchase a separate MSP430 Launchpad kit
and connect to the PHY using wires. The entire EVM can be powered and controlled through a USB
connector. MSP430 and USB2MDIO utility can be used even when power is not supplied through a USB.
In case the onboard MSP430 cannot be used due to some reason, MDIO and MDC pins are also broken
out on the J15 connector. Customers can connect a MSP430 launchpad or their own MDIO-MDC utility on
J15 to access the PHY registers.
The DP83869EVM supports SMI through J2 using pin 26 for MDIO and 28 for MDC. These pins can be
connected to an MSP430 Launchpad, which can be used for USB-2-MDIO control.
NO. DP83869 MODEAPPLICATIONSHOW TO USE
1RGMII to CopperRun traffic between RGMII and Copper.Connect to DP83867 RGMII EVM or MAC
Perform IEEE and UNH compliance testingUse onboard MSP430 to activate test mode
Run EMI/EMC Test on EVMUse internal PRBS and loopback
Measure Power DissipationConnect external power supplies.
External MAC loopbackConnect external MAC to headers/Samtech
2SGMII to CopperRun traffic between SGMII and Copper.Connect to DP83867 SGMII EVM or MAC
Perform IEEE and UNH compliance testingUse onboard MSP430 to activate test mode
Run EMI/EMC Test on EVMUse internal PRBS and loopback
External SGMII loopbackUse SMA cable for Passive Loopback.
3RGMII to Fiber
Ethernet
4100M Media Convertor Demonstrate 100M functionality on EVMUse SFP and RJ45 connector for fiber and
51000M Media
Convertor
6RGMII to SGMII bridge Demonstrate SGMII as MAC able to link with
7SGMII to RGMII bridge Demonstrate RGMII of DP83869 is able to link-
Run traffic between RGMII and Fiber Ethernet.Straps to enable Fiber Ethernet. Connect to
Perform IEEE and UNH compliance testingUse onboard MSP430 to activate test mode
Run EMI/EMC Test on EVMUse internal PRBS and loopback
Measure Power DissipationConnect external power supplies.
Demonstrate FAR End fault capability
Demonstrate unmanaged mode of Media
convertor
Demonstrate 1000M functionality on EVMUse SFP and RJ45 connector for fiber and
Demonstrate Link Loss Pass Thru Capability
Demonstrate unmanaged mode of Media
Convertor
SGMII i/f of Phy ( DP83867)
Demonstrate SGMII link speed is reflected on
RGMII
Demonstrate Complete Data path Use-caseUse DP83867 RGMII EVM and SGMII EVM with
up with RGMII of DP83867
Demonstrate SGMII link speed is reflecting
RGMII speed
Demonstrate Complete Data path Use-caseUse DP83867 RGMII EVM and SGMII EVM with
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Table 2. EVM Applications
System using Header pins/Samtech connector.
waveform on DP83869
connector.
System using SMA connector.
waveform on DP83869.
DP83867 RGMII EVM or MAC System using
Header/Samtech.
waveforms.
copper ethernet. Straps will be used for
unmanaged mode and MDIO for managed
mode.
copper ethernet. Straps will be used for
unmanged mode and MDIO for managed mode.
Connect to DP83867 SGMII EVM over SMA
connectors and monitor RGMII header on 869
EVM.
DP83869EVM.
Connect to DP83867 RGMII EVM over Samtech
Except PHYADD straps, all other straps are only two-level straps in DP83869. EVM will support one
pullup and one pulldown resistor pad on RX_D0 and RX_D2 for PHY address straps. There will be only
one pullup resistor on all other strap pins with an jumper option to disconnect it.
STRAP VALUEMODE 1MODE 2MODE 3MODE 4
Resistor PU (kΩ)Open105.762.49
Resistor PD (kΩ)Open2.492.49Open
Table 11. 100M Media Convertor Strap Table (continued)
PIN NAME
RX_CTRL
RX_CLKLINK_LOSS320
STRAP
NAME
MIRROR_E
N
PIN #DEFAULT
380
4.1.8Straps for 1000M Media Convertor
Table 12. 1000M Media Strap Table
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0Copper: Mirror Disable
1Copper: Mirror Enable
0Link Loss Pass Thru Enabled
1Link Loss Pass Thru Disabled
PIN NAME
LED_0ANEG_DIS470
LED_1
LED_2
STRAP
NAME
ANEGSEL_
0
ANEGSEL_
1
4.2SGMII/Fiber Interface
SGMII Pins from the DUT are multipurpose pins functioning as SGMII and Fiber IO pins. By default, the
EVM will be configured for Fiber operation.
NOTE: Fiber Transceiver is not a part of the EVM package. SFP cage and SFP connector will be
mounted.
For routing signals to Fiber Transceiver, populate R31, R38, R45, and R47. Remove C12, C14, C15, and
C17.
For routing signals to SGMII SMAs, populate C12, C14, C15, and C17. Remove R31, R38, R45, and R47.
4.3RGMII
RGMII signals are routed to standard 2.54-mm header connectors on J14. RGMII can be used both in
Copper mode and Fiber mode.
PIN #DEFAULT
460
450
0Fiber Auto Negotiation
1Fiber Force Mode
ANEGSEL_1ANEGSEL_
0
00
11
Copper : Auto-negotiation ( 1000/100
Advertised), Auto MDIX
Copper : Auto Negotiation ( 1000
Advertised), Auto MDIX
4.4Clock Output
The EVM has a SMB connector to output clock from the PHY. A 50-Ω Coax cable with a SMB connector
should be used for accessing the clock output.
4.5Clock Input
The EVM is configured for default crystal input clock operation. It supports the option to provide clock from
25-MHz crystal, 25-MHz CMOS oscillator, and the External clock from the SMB connector. A 50-Ω Coax
cable with a SMB connector should be used for providing clock input from external sources.
The DP83869EVM includes a 4-pin dip switch (S3), which can be used for various test modes and feature
displays. Some of the switch settings can also be used with the USB-2-MDIO GUI for additional control.
Except for switch mode 15, all switch modes are hard-coded and can be used without USB-2-MDIO or any
other serial com port. Refer to Table 13 for switch configurations and LED outputs. For each switch, PU is
1 and PD is 0.
ModeSW[4:1]FeatureLED Description
00000Normal Operation
10001
20010
30011
Test Mode 1 Droop
Test Mode 2 Clock Frequency,
Master Jitter
Test Mode 3 Slave Jitter
Figure 8. External Clock Input
Table 13. 4-Pin Dip Switch Modes
LED
D14
USB-2-MDIO Active (Flashes very briefly
red during read and green during write)
Program failed to read PHY registerRedOffOff
Program failed to write PHY registerGreenOffOff
Successfully entered Test Mode 1
Failed to enter Test Mode 1 (Flashing
LEDs)
Successfully entered Test Mode 2
Failed to enter Test Mode 2 (Flashing
LEDs)
Successfully entered Test Mode 3
Failed to enter Test Mode 3 (Flashing
During the loop for Mode 15, USB-2-MDIO is not operational. However, other serial port terminals (that is, PuTTY) can be used
to view real-time data.
1011 -
1110
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Table 13. 4-Pin Dip Switch Modes (continued)
LED
D14
Test Mode 4 Distortion
RESERVEDRESERVED---No
LOOP: Read data
continuously from a
list of registers
loaded to the MC
Successfully entered Test Mode 4
Failed to enter Test Mode 4 (Flashing
LEDs)
Successfully entered Test Mode 5
Failed to set Test Mode 5 (Flashing
LEDs)
Force 100-Mbps speed with force MDI
Program failed to program the PHY
registers
Force 10-Mbps speed with force MDI
and PRBS on.
Program failed to program the PHY
registers
Successfully entered Reverse Loopback
Failed to enter Reverse Loopback
(Flashing LEDs)
Successfully entered xMII Loopback
Failed to enter xMII Loopback (Flashing
LEDs)
Enable BIST in Copper Ethernet ModeRedGreen
Program failed to program the PHY
registers
To upload a list of registers to
continuously read from with USB-2MDIO: Write the hex value of the register
you want to add to the list to the register
address "LOAD"
To begin reading data continuously with
USB-2-MDIO: Read the register address
"OPEN"
To stop reading data continuously with
USB-2-MDIO: Read the register address
"STOP"
Red
Green
RedRedRedNo
Red
Green
RedRedRedNo
Red
Green
OffGreenRedNo
OffGreenRed
RedRedRed
Red
Green
RedRedRedNo
Red
Green
RedRedRedNo
RedRedRed
Red
Green
LED
D15
GreenOffYes
GreenGreenYes
GreenRedYes
RedOffYes
RedGreenYes
Red
Green
LED
D16
Red
Green
Red
Green
USB2MDIO
No
No
Yes
(1)
16
When running switch mode 15, data is constantly sent to the serial port. USB-2-MDIO is not capable of
supporting the constant read feature. However, other serial port terminals, that is, PuTTY, can be used.
When using a serial port terminal, copy and paste data. Do not enter in the data slowly, because the
firmware will execute as soon as the data is received.
To load a list of registers to read data from, follow this data format:
##LOADAAAAB/
•## = Two digit PHY ID expressed in decimal form
•LOAD = the string 'LOAD' indicates to the MC to add a register to the list
•AAAA = Four character Register Address to read data from in hex form (that is, Read register 0x133h,
set AAAA = 0133)
•B = use '*' for an extended access read and '=' for a direct access read
•/ = end string with '/'
For example, to load register 0x462h with PHY_ID = 1 with extended access, copy and paste the following
command into a serial com terminal: 01LOAD0462*/
To start reading data, continuously copy and paste the following into the serial com terminal: OPEN
To stop reading data, continuously copy and paste the following into the serial com terminal: STOP
Configuration Options
NOTE: The "OPEN" and "STOP" commands are in no particular position, so the designer can copy
"OPENSTOP" and paste it into the serial com terminal once to start reading data and then
paste it again to stop reading data, for example.
NOTE: When the read loop is stopped, the list of registers to read is cleared.
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