Gigabit Ethernet – IEEE 802.3z The Choice of a New Generation ECE 4006c G2- Gigabit Ethernet Intel/Agilent TX Javier Alvarez, gte006r Astou Thiongane, gt3083a Ebrima Kujabi, gte212s

Background Coverage General Introduction to the Ethernet The IEEE Ethernet Standards z Single Mode V. Multimode Fiber The Specifics of the Project -The Intel Ethernet Card - The Maxim Evaluation Board (MAX3287SW EV KIT)

Evolution of the Ethernet The Internet Revolution and the need for ever Increasing Bandwidth The Ethernet Advantage: - Increase in Efficiency - Larger Capacity - Lower cost - Simpler Networks

From Ethernet to Gigabit Ethernet

Why Fiber?

SMF v. MMF SMF - Core Size 9um - 2km w/o losses - No bouncing off cladding MMF - Core Size um - Graded v. Step-Index Graded Index MMF is what is most common

The Specifics of the Project The Intel PC Card The OE Module - Transceiver The transmitter -MAX3287SW EV KIT

Testing Procedures The Eye Mask from IEEE 802.3z - Distinction between logical 1 and 0 Bit Error Testing Signal Analysis