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DP83867IR: Clocking compatibility

Part Number: DP83867IR

Hi,

My customer is using the DP83867IRRGZ Gigabit Ethernet PHY connected to the RGMII port of an OcteonTX CN8020 processor. It is working just fine as far as we can tell.

Our concern is the PHY CLK_OUT signal that I am using to drive the processor RGM_REF_CLK reference clock input. The OcteonTX provides the specifications shown below. I cannot find any specifications for the PHY output clock in the TI data sheet. 

OcteonTX RGMII Reference Clock Specifications

Frequency = 125MHz

Frequency Tolerance = +/-150ppm

Duty Cycle = 45/55

Period Jitter (peak to peak) = 100ps

Edge Rate (10% to 90% and 90% to 10%) = 2ns

Thank you,
Ryan B.

  • Hi Ryan,

    The 125MHz clock output of the DP83867 meets IEEE requirements for TX_TCLK, when using the transmit clock for pairs A through D.

    It has <50ps jitter, +/- 100ppm accuracy, duty cycle of CLK_OUT = duty of CLK_IN(XI) -5%

    Edge rate is very close to 2ns, and should be checked using the IBIS model in your customer's application.

    If you suspect an issue with the clock, and jitter, I suggest running jumbo packets through the interface to stress any ppm or jitter issues.

    Best Regards,