ICS1893AF Data Sheet - Release
Chapter 7 Functional Blocks
7.4.7 100Base-TX Operation: Auto Polarity Correction
The ICS1893AF can sense and then automatically correct a signal polarity that is reversed on its
Twisted-Pair Receiver inputs. A signal polarity reversal occurs when the input signals on the TP_RXP and
TP_RXN pins are crossed or swapped (a problem that can occur during network installation or wiring). This
function is primarily a 10Base-T function, however, it is also active during Auto-Negotiation. For more
information on the 10Base-T Auto Polarity Correction, see Section 7.5.13, “10Base-T Operation: Auto
Polarity Correction”
7.4.8 100Base-TX Operation: Isolation Transformer
The ICS1893AF interfaces with a medium through isolation transformers. The PHY requires two isolation
transformers: one for its Twisted-Pair Transmitter and the other for its Twisted-Pair Receiver. These
isolation transformers provide both physical isolation as well as the means for coupling a signal between
the ICS1893AF and the medium for both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX operations.
Note: For information on isolation transformers (also referred to as magnetic modules), see Section 6.3,
“Twisted-Pair Interface”.
ICS1893AF, Rev D 10/26/04
October, 2004
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