SNLA473 November   2024 DP83867CS , DP83867E , DP83867IS , DP83869HM , DP83TC811S-Q1 , DP83TC812S-Q1 , DP83TC813S-Q1 , DP83TC814S-Q1 , DP83TC817S-Q1 , DP83TC818S-Q1 , DP83TG720S-Q1 , DP83TG721S-Q1

 

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  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Troubleshooting the MAC Interface - SGMII
    1. 1.1 Verify Bootstrap Configurations
      1. 1.1.1 SGMII Bootstrap Configuration for DP83TG720S-Q1
    2. 1.2 Read and Check Register Values
    3. 1.3 Auto-Negotiation
    4. 1.4 Throughput and Loopback Testing
      1. 1.4.1 Bidirectional Throughput Testing
      2. 1.4.2 RX and TX Throughput Testing
      3. 1.4.3 RX and TX Throughput Testing with Fixed Number of Packets
      4. 1.4.4 Loopback Testing
        1. 1.4.4.1 MII Loopback
        2. 1.4.4.2 Reverse Loopback
    5. 1.5 Check the Clock Signal
    6. 1.6 Measure the SGMII Eye
      1. 1.6.1 SGMII Eye Mask Requirements
    7. 1.7 SGMII Layout
  5. 2Summary
  6. 3References

1 Troubleshooting the MAC Interface - SGMII

This guide is intended to troubleshoot common issues, such as link down and packet errors, that can happen while implementing the SGMII MAC interface using TI automotive and industrial Ethernet PHYs.