Non-PCI Single-Chip Full Duplex Ethernet Controller
Can alter receive processing order without copying data.
Can discard or enqueue again a failed transmission.
Resource allocation:
Memory dynamically allocated for transmit and receive.
Can automatically release memory on successful transmission.
Configuration:
Local Bus:
Uses non-volatile jumperless setup via serial EEPROM.
nROMon LAN91C96I, is left open with a pullup for Local Bus mode. This pin is sampled at the end of
RESET.
Rev. 03-28-07
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SMSC DS – LAN91C96I
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