SNLA431 January   2024 DP83TC812R-Q1 , DP83TC812S-Q1

 

  1.   1
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1Preface
  4.   Notational Conventions
  5. 2Related Documentation
  6. 3Support Resources
  7. 4Troubleshooting the PHY Application
    1. 4.1  Schematic and Layout Checklist
    2. 4.2  Verify Successful Power-up of PHY
    3. 4.3  Peripheral Pin Checks
      1. 4.3.1 Probe the RESET_N pin
      2. 4.3.2 Probe the INH pin
      3. 4.3.3 Probe the CLKOUT pin
      4. 4.3.4 Probe the Serial Management Interface (MDC, MDIO) Pins
    4. 4.4  Register Dump Comparison
    5. 4.5  Verifying Strap Configurations
    6. 4.6  Check the MDI Signal
    7. 4.7  Link Up Failed Common Issues
    8. 4.8  Signal Quality Check
    9. 4.9  Power Up Timing
    10. 4.10 Loopback Testing
    11. 4.11 Debugging the MAC Interface
    12. 4.12 Verify Open Alliance PMA Compliance
    13. 4.13 Tools and References
      1. 4.13.1 DP83TC812 Register Access
      2. 4.13.2 DP83TC812 USB2MDIO Scripts
      3. 4.13.3 Extended Register Access
      4. 4.13.4 Software and Driver Debug on Linux
        1. 4.13.4.1 Commonly Seen Linux Terminal Outputs
  8. 5Conclusion

Power Up Timing

Meeting the power up timing requirements given in the data sheet is imperative for correct operation of the PHY. Failure to meet the power up timing requirements can lead to an inability to achieve link, read and write issues, or a completely non-operational PHY. Given below are the power up and reset timing requirements for the DP83TC812. Measure each of the following items on an oscilloscope to verify that every item is met.

  1. Supply ramps start from 0V. Supply ramps are continuous and smooth (no pedestal voltages).
  2. Ramp time is greater than 0.2ms and less than 8ms.
  3. Oscillator is stable within 10ms of power ramp. Measure CLKOUT pin on one channel and supply ramp on another.
  4. MDC toggling does not occur within 10ms of supply ramp or within 1ms of reset pin de-assertion.
Table 4-6 Power Up Timing Specifications

PARAMETER

MIN

NOM

MAX

UNIT

T5.1

Supply ramp time: For all supplies

0.2

0.8

ms

T5.3

XTAL Startup / Settling: Powerup to XI good/stabilized

0.35

ms

T5.4

Oscillator stabilization time from power up

10

ms

T5.5

Post power-up to SMI ready: Post Power-up wait time required before MDC preamble can be sent for register access

10

ms

T5.6

Power-up to Strap latch-in

10

ms

T5.7

CLKOUT Startup/Settling: Powerup to CLKOUT good/stabilized

10

ms

T5.8

Power-up to idle stream

10

ms

GUID-20221012-SS0I-ZKRV-NNBW-JWQGMJ62PXDG-low.svg Figure 4-5 Power Up Timing Diagram
Table 4-7 Reset Timing Specifications

PARAMETER

MIN

NOM

MAX

UNIT

T6.1

Reset Pulse Width: Minimum Reset pulse width to be able to reset

720

us

T6.2

Reset to SMI ready: Post reset wait time required before MDC preamble can be sent for register access

1

ms

T6.3

Reset to Strap latch-in: Hardware configuration pins transition to output drivers

40

us

T6.4

Reset to idle stream

1800

us

GUID-20210322-CA0I-DGPJ-KP0H-JNTFC3R5SGWW-low.svg Figure 4-6 Reset Timing Diagram