SNLA437 December   2023 DP83822H , DP83822HF , DP83822I , DP83822IF , DP83826I

 

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  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1DP83822 Application Overview
  5. 2Troubleshooting the PHY Application
    1. 2.1  Schematic and Layout Checklist
    2. 2.2  Verify Successful Power-up of PHY
    3. 2.3  Read and Check Register Values
    4. 2.4  Peripheral Pin Checks
      1. 2.4.1 Probe the RESET_N Signal
      2. 2.4.2 Probe the RBIAS pin
      3. 2.4.3 Probe the Serial Management Interface (MDC, MDIO) Signals
      4. 2.4.4 Probe the MDI Signals
    5. 2.5  Verifying Strap Configurations During Initialization
    6. 2.6  Debugging Link Quality
    7. 2.7  Built-In Self Test With Various Loopback Modes
    8. 2.8  Debug the Fiber Connection
    9. 2.9  Debug the MAC Interface
    10. 2.10 Debug the Start of Frame Detect
    11. 2.11 Tools and References
      1. 2.11.1 DP83822 Register Access
      2. 2.11.2 Extended Register Access
      3. 2.11.3 Software and Driver Debug on Linux
        1. 2.11.3.1 Common Terminal Outputs and Solutions
  6. 3References

2 Troubleshooting the PHY Application

The following sections approach the debug from a high level, attempting to start with application characteristics that have a broad impact and then zeroing in on more focused aspects of the design.