2.0 Configuration
This section includes information on the various configura-
tion options available with the DP83846A. The configura-
tion options described below include:
Table 1. Auto-Negotiation Modes
AN_EN AN1
AN0
Forced Mode
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
10BASE-T, Half-Duplex
10BASE-T, Full-Duplex
100BASE-TX, Half-Duplex
100BASE-TX, Full-Duplex
Advertised Mode
— Device Configuration
— Auto-Negotiation
— PHY Address and LEDs
— Half Duplex vs. Full Duplex
— Isolate mode
0
1
AN_EN AN1
AN0
0
— Loopback mode
— BIST
1
1
1
0
0
1
10BASE-T, Half/Full-Duplex
100BASE-TX, Half/Full-Duplex
10BASE-T Half-Duplex
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2.1 Auto-Negotiation
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The Auto-Negotiation function provides a mechanism for
exchanging configuration information between two ends of
a link segment and automatically selecting the highest per-
formance mode of operation supported by both devices.
Fast Link Pulse (FLP) Bursts provide the signalling used to
communicate Auto-Negotiation abilities between two
devices at each end of a link segment. For further detail
regarding Auto-Negotiation, refer to Clause 28 of the IEEE
802.3u specification. The DP83846A supports four differ-
ent Ethernet protocols (10 Mb/s Half Duplex, 10 Mb/s Full
Duplex, 100 Mb/s Half Duplex, and 100 Mb/s Full Duplex),
so the inclusion of Auto-Negotiation ensures that the high-
est performance protocol will be selected based on the
advertised ability of the Link Partner. The Auto-Negotiation
function within the DP83846A can be controlled either by
internal register access or by the use of the AN_EN, AN1
and AN0 pins..
100BASE-TX, Half-Duplex
10BASE-T, Half/Full-Duplex
100BASE-TX, Half/Full-Duplex
1
1
1
2.1.2 Auto-Negotiation Register Control
When Auto-Negotiation is enabled, the DP83846A trans-
mits the abilities programmed into the Auto-Negotiation
Advertisement register (ANAR) at address 04h via FLP
Bursts. Any combination of 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s, Half-
Duplex, and Full Duplex modes may be selected. The
BMCR provides software with a mechanism to control the
operation of the DP83846A. The AN0 and AN1 pins do not
affect the contents of the BMCR and cannot be used by
software to obtain status of the mode selected. Bits 1 & 2 of
the PHYSTS register are only valid if Auto-Negotiation is
disabled or after Auto-Negotiation is complete. The Auto-
Negotiation protocol compares the contents of the ANLPAR
and ANAR registers and uses the results to automatically
configure to the highest performance protocol between the
local and far-end port. The results of Auto-Negotiation
(Auto-Neg Complete, Duplex Status and Speed) may be
accessed in the PHYSTS register.
2.1.1 Auto-Negotiation Pin Control
The state of AN_EN, AN0 and AN1 determines whether
the DP83846A is forced into a specific mode or Auto-Nego-
tiation will advertise a specific ability (or set of abilities) as
given in Table 1. These pins allow configuration options to
be selected without requiring internal register access.
Auto-Negotiation Priority Resolution:
— (1) 100BASE-TX Full Duplex (Highest Priority)
— (2) 100BASE-TX Half Duplex
The state of AN_EN, AN0 and AN1, upon power-up/reset,
determines the state of bits [8:5] of the ANAR register.
The Auto-Negotiation function selected at power-up or
reset can be changed at any time by writing to the Basic
Mode Control Register (BMCR) at address 00h.
— (3) 10BASE-T Full Duplex
— (4) 10BASE-T Half Duplex (Lowest Priority)
The Basic Mode Control Register (BMCR) at address 00h
provides control for enabling, disabling, and restarting the
Auto-Negotiation process. When Auto-Negotiation is dis-
abled the Speed Selection bit in the BMCR controls switch-
ing between 10 Mb/s or 100 Mb/s operation, and the
Duplex Mode bit controls switching between full duplex
operation and half duplex operation. The Speed Selection
and Duplex Mode bits have no effect on the mode of opera-
tion when the Auto-Negotiation Enable bit is set.
The Basic Mode Status Register (BMSR) indicates the set
of available abilities for technology types, Auto-Negotiation
ability, and Extended Register Capability. These bits are
permanently set to indicate the full functionality of the
DP83846A (only the 100BASE-T4 bit is not set since the
DP83846A does not support that function).
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