
RTL8305SB 
2002/04/09 
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Rev.1.0
7.2.8 100Base-FX Transmit Function 
In 100Base-FX transmit, di-bits of TXD are processed as 100Base-TX except without scrambler before NRZI stage. Instead of 
converting to MLT-3 signals as in 100Base-TX, serial data stream is driven out as NRZI PECL signals, which enter the fiber 
transceiver in differential-pairs form. The fiber transceiver should be available working in a 3.3V environment. Refer to fiber 
application section. 
 Parameter 
 PECL Input High Voltage 
 PECL Input Low Voltage 
 PECL Output High Voltage 
 PECL Output Low Voltage 
 Symbol  Min 
 Vih 
 Vil 
 Voh 
 Vol 
PECL DC characteristics 
 Max 
 Vdd-0.88 
 Vdd-1.47 
 Vdd-1.62 
 Unit 
 V 
 V 
 V 
 V 
 Vdd-1.16 
 Vdd-1.81 
 Vdd-1.02 
7.2.9 100Base-FX Receive Function 
Signals are received through PECL receiver inputs from fiber transceiver, and directly passed to clock recovery circuit for 
data/clock recovery. Scrambler/de-scrambler is bypassed in 100Base-FX. 
7.2.10 100Base-FX Far-End-Fault-Indication (FEFI) 
MII Reg.1.4 (Remote Fault) is the FEFI bit for ports when 100FX is enabled, which indicates that a FEFI has been detected. 
FEFI is an alternative in-band signaling which is composed of 84 consecutive ‘1’ followed by one ‘0’. From the view of the 
RTL8305SB, when this pattern has been detected three times, Reg.1.4 is set, which means the transmit path (Remote side’s 
receive path) has problems. On the other hand, to send FEFI stream pattern, 1 condition need to be satisfied. The incoming 
signal failed in causing link OK will force the RTL8305SB to start sending this pattern, which in turn causes the remote side 
detecting Far-End-Fault. This means that the receive path has a problem from the view of the RTL8305SB. The FEFI 
mechanism is used only in 100Base-FX. 
7.2.11 Reduced Fiber Interface 
The RTL8305SB ignores the underlying SD signal of the fiber transceiver to complete link detection and connection. This is 
achieved by monitoring RD signals from the fiber transceiver and checking if any link integrity events are met. This 
significantly reduces pin-count, especially for high-port PHY devices. This is a Realtek patent-pending technology and 
available only with Realtek product solutions. 
7.2.12 Power Saving Mode 
The RTL8305SB implements power saving mode on per port base. A port automatically enters power saving mode 10 seconds 
after the cable is disconnected from it. Once a port enters power saving mode, it transmits normal link pulses only on its 
TXOP/TXON pins and continues to monitor the RXIP/RXIN pins to detect any incoming signals, which might be the 
100Base-TX MLT-3 idle pattern, 10Base-T link pulses or Auto-Negotiation’s FLP (fast link pulses). After it detects any incoming 
signals, it wakes up from the power saving mode and operates in the normal mode according to the result of connection. 
7.2.13 Reg0.11 Power Down Mode 
The RTL8305SB implements power down mode on a per port basis. Setting MII Reg.0.11 forces the corresponding port 
of the RTL8305SB to enter power down mode, which disables all transmit/receive functions, except SMI (MDC/MDIO 
management interface).