GD82559C S L3DF Intel, GD82559C S L3DF Datasheet - Page 13

• Manufacturer Part Number: GD82559C S L3DF
• Manufacturer: Intel

Specifications of GD82559C S L3DF

• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Not Compliant

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10/100 Mbps Serial CSMA/CD Unit Overview
The CSMA/CD unit of the 82559 allows it to be connected to either a 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet
network. The CSMA/CD unit performs all of the functions of the 802.3 protocol such as frame
formatting, frame stripping, collision handling, deferral to link traffic, etc. The CSMA/CD unit can
also be placed in a full duplex mode which allows simultaneous transmission and reception of
frames.
10/100 Mbps Physical Layer Unit
The Physical Layer (PHY) unit of the 82559 allows connection to either a 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet
network. The PHY unit supports Auto-Negotiation for 100BASE-TX Full Duplex, 100BASE-TX
Half Duplex, 10BASE-T Full Duplex, and 10BASE-T Half Duplex. It also supports three LED pins
to indicate link status, network activity, and speed.
Networking Silicon — 82559
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