Gigabit Ethernet – IEEE 802.3z The Choice of a New Generation Status Presentation ECE 4006c G2- Gigabit Ethernet Intel/Agilent TX Javier Alvarez, gte006r Astou Thiongane, gt3083a Ebrima Kujabi, gte212s
Task List Testing Intel Testbed Evaluation of Maxim Board Eliminated unnecessary components for board design Obtain an eye diagram Designed board layout Population of newly designed board Testing of the new board
Intel Testbed Connected fiber from TX to RX on opto-module Seated Intel network card onto a PCI slot. Used Intel Diagnostic Software – Loopback Test Picture provided by
Evaluation of Maxim Board Pins 7, 8, 9, and 10 were removed – Safety Features – Laser not mounted on Maxim board Pin 12 (OUT+) MUST be terminated with 50 Ohms. Drive Laser through pin 11 (OUT-) – Requires at least 3 mA up to a max of 6 mA.
Final Design Note: Pins 7 & 8 must be connected.
Eye Diagram Obtained from Maxim Board.
Newly Designed Board
Testing of new board
Status Waiting for board to be developed Need to order components for newly designed board Currently working on Maxim board