LAN8720A-CP-TR

LAN8720A/LAN8720AI

Manufacturer

Microchip Technology

Overview

Part: LAN8720A/LAN8720AI from Microchip

Type: Small Footprint RMII 10/100 Ethernet Transceiver with HP Auto-MDIX Support

Key Specs:

  • LVCMOS Variable I/O voltage range: +1.6V to +3.6V
  • Integrated regulator: 1.2V
  • Ethernet speeds: 10Mbps (10BASE-T), 100Mbps (100BASE-TX)
  • Extended commercial temperature range: 0°C to +85°C
  • Industrial temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
  • Crystal frequency: 25MHz

Features:

  • Single-Chip Ethernet Physical Layer Transceiver (PHY)
  • Comprehensive flexPWR® Technology
  • Flexible Power Management Architecture
  • HP Auto-MDIX support
  • Compliant with IEEE802.3/802.3u (Fast Ethernet)
  • Compliant with ISO 802-3/IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T)
  • Loop-back modes
  • Auto-negotiation
  • Automatic polarity detection and correction
  • Link status change wake-up detection
  • Vendor specific register functions
  • Supports the reduced pin count RMII interface
  • Various low power modes
  • Integrated power-on reset circuit
  • Two status LED outputs
  • Latch-Up Performance Exceeds 150mA per EIA/JESD 78, Class II
  • May be used with a single 3.3V supply
  • Ability to use a low cost 25Mhz crystal for reduced BOM

Applications:

  • Set-Top Boxes
  • Networked Printers and Servers
  • Test Instrumentation
  • LAN on Motherboard
  • Embedded Telecom Applications
  • Video Record/Playback Systems
  • Cable Modems/Routers
  • DSL Modems/Routers
  • Digital Video Recorders
  • IP and Video Phones
  • Wireless Access Points
  • Digital Televisions
  • Digital Media Adapters/Servers
  • Gaming Consoles
  • POE Applications

Package:

  • 24-pin QFN/SQFN: 4 x 4mm

Applications

  • Set-Top Boxes
  • Networked Printers and Servers
  • Test Instrumentation
  • LAN on Motherboard
  • Embedded Telecom Applications
  • Video Record/Playback Systems
  • Cable Modems/Routers
  • DSL Modems/Routers
  • Digital Video Recorders
  • IP and Video Phones
  • Wireless Access Points
  • Digital Televisions
  • Digital Media Adapters/Servers
  • Gaming Consoles
  • POE Applications (Refer to Application Note 17.18)

Key Benefits

  • High-Performance 10/100 Ethernet Transceiver
  • Compliant with IEEE802.3/802.3u (Fast Ethernet)
  • Compliant with ISO 802-3/IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T)
  • Loop-back modes
  • Auto-negotiation
  • Automatic polarity detection and correction
  • Link status change wake-up detection
  • Vendor specific register functions
  • Supports the reduced pin count RMII interface
  • Power and I/Os
    • Various low power modes
    • Integrated power-on reset circuit
    • Two status LED outputs
    • Latch-Up Performance Exceeds 150mA per EIA/JESD 78, Class II
    • May be used with a single 3.3V supply
  • Additional Features
    • Ability to use a low cost 25Mhz crystal for reduced BOM
  • Packaging
    • 24-pin QFN/SQFN (4x4 mm) Lead-Free RoHS Compliant package with RMII
  • Environmental
    • Extended commercial temperature range (0°C to +85°C)
    • Industrial temperature range version available (-40°C to +85°C)

Pin Configuration

NOTE: Exposed pad (VSS) on bottom of package must be connected to ground

  • Note 2-1 When a lower case "n" is used at the beginning of the signal name, it indicates that the signal is active low. For example, nRST indicates that the reset signal is active low.
  • Note 2-2 The buffer type for each signal is indicated in the BUFFER TYPE column. A description of the buffer types is provided in Section 2.2.
Num PinsNameSymbolBuffer
Type
Description
1Transmit
Data 0
TXD0VISThe MAC transmits data to the transceiver using
this signal.
1Transmit
Data 1
TXD1VISThe MAC transmits data to the transceiver using
this signal.
1Transmit
Enable
TXENVIS
(PD)
Indicates that valid transmission data is present
on TXD[1:0].
1Receive
Data 0
RXD0VO8Bit 0 of the 2 data bits that are sent by the trans
ceiver on the receive path.
PHY Operat
ing Mode 0
Configuration
Strap
MODE0VIS
(PU)
Combined with MODE1 and MODE2, this config
uration strap sets the default PHY mode.
See Note 2-3 for more information on configura
tion straps.
Note:
Refer to Section 3.7.2, "MODE[2:0]:
Mode Configuration," on page 27 for
additional details.
1Receive
Data 1
RXD1VO8Bit 1 of the 2 data bits that are sent by the trans
ceiver on the receive path.
PHY Operat
ing Mode 1
Configuration
Strap
MODE1VIS
(PU)
Combined with MODE0 and MODE2, this config
uration strap sets the default PHY mode.
See Note 2-3 for more information on configura
tion straps.
Note:
Refer to Section 3.7.2, "MODE[2:0]:
Mode Configuration," on page 27 for
additional details.
1Receive ErrorRXERVO8This signal is asserted to indicate that an error
was detected somewhere in the frame presently
being transferred from the transceiver.
PHY Address
0
Configuration
Strap
PHYAD0VIS
(PD)
This configuration strap sets the transceiver's SMI
address.
See Note 2-3 for more information on configura
tion straps.
Note:
Refer to Section 3.7.1, "PHYAD[0]: PHY
Address Configuration," on page 26 for
additional information.

TABLE 2-1: RMII SIGNALS

TABLE 2-1: RMII SIGNALS (CONTINUED)

Num PinsNameSymbolBuffer
Type
Description
11Carrier Sense
/ Receive
Data Valid
CRS_DVVO8This signal is asserted to indicate the receive
medium is non-idle. When a 10BASE-T packet is
received, CRS_DV is asserted, but RXD[1:0] is
held low until the SFD byte (10101011) is
received.
Note:
Per the RMII standard, transmitted data is
not looped back onto the receive data
pins in 10BASE-T half-duplex mode.
11PHY Operat
ing Mode 2
Configuration
Strap
MODE2VIS
(PU)
Combined with MODE0 and MODE1, this config
uration strap sets the default PHY mode.
See Note 2-3 for more information on configura
tion straps.
Note:
Refer to Section 3.7.2, "MODE[2:0]:
Mode Configuration," on page 27 for
additional details.

Note 2-3 Configuration strap values are latched on power-on reset and system reset. Configuration straps are identified by an underlined symbol name. Signals that function as configuration straps must be augmented with an external resistor when connected to a load. Refer to Section 3.7, "Configuration Straps," on page 26 for additional information.

NUM PINSNAMESYMBOLBUFFER
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
LED 1LED1O12Link activity LED Indication. This pin is driven
active when a valid link is detected and blinks
when activity is detected.
Note:
Refer to Section 3.8.1, "LEDs," on
page 31 for additional LED information.
1Regulator Off
Configuration
Strap
REGOFFIS
(PD)
This configuration strap is used to disable the
internal 1.2V regulator. When the regulator is dis
abled, external 1.2V must be supplied to VDDCR.
• When REGOFF is pulled high to VDD2A with
an external resistor, the internal regulator is
disabled.
• When REGOFF is floating or pulled low, the
internal regulator is enabled (default).
See Note 2-4 for more information on configura
tion straps.
Refer to Section 3.7.3, "REGOFF:
Note:
Internal +1.2V Regulator Configuration,"
on page 28 for additional details.

TABLE 2-2: LED PINS

NUM PINSNAMESYMBOLBUFFER TYPEDESCRIPTION

TABLE 2-2: LED PINS (CONTINUED)

Note 2-4 Configuration strap values are latched on power-on reset and system reset. Configuration straps are identified by an underlined symbol name. Signals that function as configuration straps must be augmented with an external resistor when connected to a load. Refer to Section 3.7, "Configuration Straps," on page 26 for additional information.

TABLE 2-3: SERIAL MANAGEMENT INTERFACE (SMI) PINS

Num PINsNAMESYMBOLBUFFER
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
1SMI Data
Input/Output
MDIOVIS/
VOD8
Serial Management Interface data input/output
1SMI ClockMDCVISSerial Management Interface clock

TABLE 2-4: ETHERNET PINS

Num PINsNAMESYMBOLBUFFER
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
1Ethernet TX/
RX Positive
Channel 1
TXPAIOTransmit/Receive Positive Channel 1
1Ethernet TX/
RX Negative
Channel 1
TXNAIOTransmit/Receive Negative Channel 1
TABLE 2-4:ETHERNET PINS (CONTINUED)
---------------------------------------
Num PINsNAMESYMBOLBUFFER
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
1Ethernet TX/
RX Positive
Channel 1
TXPAIOTransmit/Receive Positive Channel 1
1Ethernet TX/
RX Negative
Channel 1
TXNAIOTransmit/Receive Negative Channel 1

TABLE 2-5: MISCELLANEOUS PINS

Num PINsNAMESYMBOLBUFFER TYPEDESCRIPTION
LED 2LED2O12Link Speed LED Indication. This pin is driven active when the operating speed is 100Mbps. It is inactive when the operating speed is 10Mbps or during link isolation. Note: Refer to Section 3.8.1, "LEDs," on page 31 for additional LED information.
1nINT/ REFCLKO Function Select Configuration StrapnINTSELIS (PU)This configuration strap selects the mode of the nINT/REFCLKO pin. • When nINTSEL is floated or pulled to VDD2A, nINT is selected for operation on the nINT/REFCLKO pin (default). • When nINTSEL is pulled low to VSS, REF- CLKO is selected for operation on the nINT/ REFCLKO pin. See Note 2-4 for more information on configura- tion straps. Note: Refer to See Section 3.8.1.2, "nINTSEL and LED2 Polarity Selection," on page 32 for additional information.

TABLE 2-6: ANALOG REFERENCE PINS

Num PINsNAMESYMBOLBUFFER TYPEDESCRIPTION
LED 2LED2O12Link Speed LED Indication. This pin is driven active when the operating speed is 100Mbps. It is inactive when the operating speed is 10Mbps or during link isolation. Note: Refer to Section 3.8.1, "LEDs," on page 31 for additional LED information.
1nINT/ REFCLKO Function Select Configuration StrapnINTSELIS (PU)This configuration strap selects the mode of the nINT/REFCLKO pin. • When nINTSEL is floated or pulled to VDD2A

TABLE 2-7: POWER PINS

Num PINsNAMESYMBOLBUFFER TYPEDESCRIPTION
LED 2LED2O12Link Speed LED Indication. This pin is driven active when the operating speed is 100Mbps. It is inactive when the operating speed is 10Mbps or during link isolation. Note: Refer to Section 3.8.1, "LEDs," on page 31 for additional LED information.
1nINT/ REFCLKO Function Select Configuration StrapnINTSELIS (PU)This configuration strap selects the mode of the nINT/REFCLKO pin. • When nINTSEL is floated or pulled to VDD2A, nINT is selected for operation on the nINT/REFCLKO pin (default). • When nINTSEL is pulled low to VSS, REF- CLKO is selected for operation on the nINT/ REFCLKO pin. See Note 2-4 for more information on configura- tion straps. Note: Refer to See Section 3.8.1.2, "nINTSEL and LED2 Polarity Selection," on page 32 for additional information.
1SMI Data Input/OutputMDIOVIS/ VOD8Serial Management Interface data input/output
1SMI ClockMDCVISSerial Management Interface clock
1Ethernet TX/ RX Positive Channel 1TXPAIOTransmit/Receive Positive Channel 1
1Ethernet TX/ RX Negative Channel 1TXNAIOTransmit/Receive Negative Channel 1

Absolute Maximum Ratings

  • Digital Core Supply Voltage (VDDCR) (Note 5-1) -0.5V to +1.5V

  • Ethernet Magnetics Supply Voltage -0.5V to +3.6V

  • Positive voltage on signal pins, with respect to ground (Note 5-2) +6V

  • Negative voltage on signal pins, with respect to ground (Note 5-3)-0.5V

  • Positive voltage on XTAL1/CLKIN, with respect to ground +3.6V

  • Positive voltage on XTAL2, with respect to ground+2.5V

  • Ambient Operating Temperature in Still Air (TA) Note 5-40

  • Storage Temperature -55°C to +150°C

  • Lead Temperature Range Refer to JEDEC Spec. J-STD-020

  • HBM ESD Performance per JEDEC JESD22-A114Class 3A

  • IEC61000-4-2 Contact Discharge ESD Performance (Note 5-5)+/-8kV

  • IEC61000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge ESD Performance (Note 5-5) +/-15kV

  • Latch-up Performance per EIA/JESD 78 +/-150mA

  • Note 5-1 When powering this device from laboratory or system power supplies, it is important that the absolute maximum ratings not be exceeded or device failure can result. Some power supplies exhibit voltage spikes on their outputs when AC power is switched on or off. In addition, voltage transients on the AC power line may appear on the DC output. If this possibility exists, it is suggested that a clamp circuit be used.

  • Note 5-2 This rating does not apply to the following pins: XTAL1/CLKIN, XTAL2, RBIAS.

  • Note 5-3 This rating does not apply to the following pins: RBIAS.

  • Note 5-4 0°C to +85°C for extended commercial version, -40°C to +85°C for industrial version.

  • Note 5-5 Performed by independent 3rd party test facility.

*Stresses exceeding those listed in this section could cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. Functional operation of the device at any condition exceeding those indicated in Section 5.2, "Operating Conditions\\", Section 5.1, "Absolute Maximum Ratings\*", or any other applicable section of this specification is not implied. Note, device signals are NOT 5 volt tolerant unless specified otherwise.

Thermal Information

TABLE 5-1:PACKAGE THERMAL PARAMETERS (24-QFN/SQFN)
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ParameterSymbolValueUnitsNotes
Junction-to-AmbientJA58
51
45
°C/W0 Meters/second
1 Meters/second
2.5 Meters/second
Junction-to-Top-of-PackageJT1.1°C/W0 Meters/second
Junction-to-BoardJB36°C/W
Junction-to-CaseJC11.3°C/W

5.4 Power Consumption

This section details the device power measurements taken over various operating conditions. Unless otherwise noted, all measurements were taken with power supplies at nominal values (VDDIO, VDD1A, VDD2A = 3.3V, VDDCR = 1.2V). See Section 3.8.3, Power-Down Modes for a description of the power down modes. For more information on the REF_- CLK modes, see Section 3.7.4, nINTSEL: nINT/REFCLKO Configuration.

5.4.1 REF_CLK IN MODE

TABLE 5-2: DEVICE ONLY CURRENT CONSUMPTION AND POWER DISSIPATION (REF_CLK IN MODE)

Power Pin GroupVDDA3.3
Power
PinS(mA)
VDDCR
Power
pin(mA)
VDDIO
power
pin(mA)
Total
Current
(mA)
Total
Power
(mW)
Max28210.649159
100BASE-TX /w trafficTypical26190.545148
Min23180.34196
Note 5-8
Max9.7130.62477
10BASE-T /w trafficTypical8.9120.52270
Min8.3120.32042
Note 5-8
Energy Detect Power DownMax4.23.00.27.425
Typical4.11.90.26.221
Min3.91.905.816
Note 5-8
General Power DownMax0.42.80.23.411.2
Typical0.31.80.22.37.6
Min0.31.7023.0
Note 5-8
  • Note 5-6 The current at VDDCR is either supplied by the internal regulator from current entering at VDD2A, or from an external 1.2V supply when the internal regulator is disabled.
  • Note 5-7 Current measurements do not include power applied to the magnetics or the optional external LEDs. The Ethernet component current is typically 41mA in 100BASE-TX mode and 100mA in 10BASE-T mode, independent of the 2.5V or 3.3V supply rail of the transformer.
  • Note 5-8 Calculated with full flexPWR features activated: VDDIO=1.8V & internal regulator disabled.

5.4.2 REF_CLK OUT MODE

. TABLE 5-3: DEVICE ONLY CURRENT CONSUMPTION AND POWER DISSIPATION (REF_CLK OUT MODE)

Power Pin GroupVDDA3.3
Power
Pins(mA)
VDDCR
Power
Pin(mA)
VDDIO
Power
Pin(mA)
Total
Current
(mA)
Total
Power
(mW)
Max28206.354179
100BASE-T /w trafficTypical26195.850164
Min22152.93993
Note 5-11
Max9.9136.43096
10BASE-T /w trafficTypical8.8125.62685
Min7.1103.02041
Note 5-11
Energy Detect Power DownMax4.52.70.37.525
Typical4.01.50.25.719
Min3.91.205.115
Note 5-11
General Power DownMax0.42.50.23.110.2
Typical0.41.30.21.96.3
Min0.41.001.42.5
Note 5-11

Note 5-9 The current at VDDCR is either supplied by the internal regulator from current entering at VDD2A, or from an external 1.2V supply when the internal regulator is disabled.

Note 5-10 Current measurements do not include power applied to the magnetics or the optional external LEDs. The Ethernet component current is typically 41mA in 100BASE-TX mode and 100mA in 10BASE-T mode, independent of the 2.5V or 3.3V supply rail of the transformer.

Note 5-11 Calculated with full flexPWR features activated: VDDIO=1.8V & internal regulator disabled.

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