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rshal2
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6 years ago

How to disable MAC-PHY communication ?

Hello, I am not sure why do we get "TSEMAC SW reset bit never cleared!" : We are connecting the FPGA to network switch, (unmanaged switch), so we removed all communication with phy , by disabling M...
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FawazJ_Altera
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6 years ago

Hello,

TSE wise, there should be no issue. However, your interface would define your system. For example, if you use RGMII, this means you need to get a PHY since it will proved the rx clock to MAC.

If you are using MII, then, all the signals should come from MAC to PHY. This might help you to get rid of the phy, or "phy-less" mode as you mentioned.

Please let me know if MII didnt help you.

thanks