DP83867IR: Reserved bit on the register

Part Number: DP83867IR

Tool/software:

Hi Team,

When the customer read Register 0x006F, Bit[8] = 1.

This bit is Reserved bit and the default is "0", Read Only.

- Is there a possibility that this bit will be asserted to "1" when shipped?

- Also, is there a possibility that the other reserved bit(Bit[7], [6:4] and so on) will be asserted to "1" when shipped?

- Will this have any effect on the works of the PHY?

Device: PAPT

Best Regards,

  • Hi Atsushi,

    This is a good question. I checked a known good board with the RGZ version of the 867 and also read Reg 0x6F, Bit[8]=1. This part is functional and this shouldn't affect the customer's board. To confirm the other reserved bits I would need to check other boards and discuss with our design team, which would take time.

    Bits 6:4 are the same as the RGZ, they are what RGMII TX_CLK delay is added, which is controlled by the strap settings.

    Regards,

    Alvaro

  • Hi Alvaro-san、

    Thank you for your reply.

    You said; 

    his is a good question. I checked a known good board with the RGZ version of the 867 and also read Reg 0x6F, Bit[8]=1.

    Do you know why it is asserted to "1"?

    The default must be "0".