KSZ8041NL Micrel Inc, KSZ8041NL Datasheet - Page 29

• Manufacturer Part Number: KSZ8041NL
• Manufacturer: Micrel Inc

Specifications of KSZ8041NL

• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Compliant

Micrel, Inc.
Straight Cable
A straight cable connects a MDI device to a MDI-X device, or a MDI-X device to a MDI device. The Figure 4 depicts a
typical straight cable connection between a NIC card (MDI) and a switch, or hub (MDI-X).
Crossover Cable
A crossover cable connects a MDI device to another MDI device, or a MDI-X device to another MDI-X device. Figure 5
depicts a typical crossover cable connection between two switches or hubs (two MDI-X devices).
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Media Dependent Interface
Modular Connector (RJ-45)
Media Dependent Interface
Transmit Pair
Receive Pair
Transmit Pair
Receive Pair
(Repeater or Switch)
Modular Connector
Figure 5. Typical Crossover Cable Connection
10/100 Ethernet
10/100 Ethernet
Figure 4. Typical Straight Cable Connection
(RJ-45)
NIC
HUB
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Crossover
Straight
Cable
Cable
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Media Dependent Interface
Media Dependent Interface
Modular Connector (RJ-45)
(Repeater or Switch)
Modular Connector
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10/100 Ethernet
(Repeater or Switch)
1
2
3
4
5
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8
10/100 Ethernet
(RJ-45)
HUB
Transmit Pair
Receive Pair
Transmit Pair
HUB
Receive Pair
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