RTL8201N
Datasheet
2. Features
The Realtek RTL8201N is a Fast Ethernet PHYceiver with selectable MII, RMII, or SNI interface to the
MAC chip. It provides the following features:
Supports auto MDIX
Pin-to-pin compatible with the RTL8211B
Supports repeater mode
Supports MII and 7-wire SNI (Serial Network
Interface)
Adaptive Equalization
Supports RMII mode (new RTL8201N
Network status LEDs
function)
Flow control support
10/100Mbps operation
25MHz crystal/oscillator as clock source
IEEE 802.3/802.3u compliant
Full/half duplex operation
Twisted pair or fiber mode output
Auto-Negotiation
Supports IEEE 802.3u clause 28; 1.5V
operation with 3.3V IO signal tolerance
Supports power down mode
Low power supply, 1.5V, 1.8V and 3.3V;
1.5V/1.8V is generated by an internal
regulator
Supports operation under Link Down Power
Saving mode
0.15µm CMOS process
64-pin QFN package
Supports Base Line Wander (BLW)
compensation
3. Applications
Network Interface Adapter
MAU (Media Access Unit)
CNR (Communication and Network Riser)
ACR (Advanced Communication Riser)
Ethernet hub
Ethernet switch
In addition, it can be used in any embedded system with an Ethernet MAC that needs a UTP physical
connection or Fiber PECL interface to an external 100Base-FX optical transceiver module.
Single-Chip/Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet PHYceiver
With Auto MDIX
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Rev. 1.2