SNLA452 August   2025 DP83TD510E

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
  5. 2Troubleshooting the Application
    1. 2.1 Schematic and Layout Checklist
    2. 2.2 Component Checklist
    3. 2.3 Device Health Checks
      1. 2.3.1 Check Voltage Supply Pins
      2. 2.3.2 Probe the RST_N Pin
      3. 2.3.3 Probe the CLKOUT Pin
      4. 2.3.4 Probe the SMI Pins
    4. 2.4 Read and Check Register Values
    5. 2.5 Verifying Strap Configuration
    6. 2.6 Loopbacks
    7. 2.7 MDI Health Checks
      1. 2.7.1 Link Up Common Issues
      2. 2.7.2 Transmit Level
        1. 2.7.2.1 Change Transmit Level
      3. 2.7.3 Time-Domain Reflectometry
      4. 2.7.4 Signal Quality Check
      5. 2.7.5 MDI Test Modes
    8. 2.8 MII Health Checks
      1. 2.8.1 RGMII
      2. 2.8.2 RMII
      3. 2.8.3 MII
  6. 3Summary
  7. 4References

3 Summary

This application note provides a suggested flow for evaluating a new application and confirming the expected functionality. The step-by-step recommendations can help ease board bring up and initial evaluation of DP83TD510 designs.