The KSZ8863RLL appears to be a product manufactured by Microchip Technology, specifically from their KSZ8863 family of Ethernet switches. These chips are used for Ethernet applications, typically in networking devices and other data communication equipment.
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1. Package and Pinout Information
The KSZ8863RLL model typically comes in a QFN (Quad Flat No-lead) or TQFP (Thin Quad Flat Package) format. In general, the specific package type and the number of pins will depend on the exact variant of the KSZ8863 series.
Pin Count: The KSZ8863 series typically has 64 to 100 pins depending on the specific model.2. Pin Function Specifications
Each pin on the KSZ8863RLL device serves a specific function, and the full list of pin functions should be described in detail in the product's datasheet. Below is an example of a full pinout and function breakdown for a general model of KSZ8863 (assuming it's a 64-pin QFN package):
Pin Number Pin Name Function Description 1 VSS Ground pin. Provides the return path for electrical signals and stabilizes voltage. 2 VDD Power supply input pin for the chip. Voltage provided here powers the device. 3 MDIO Management Data Input/Output pin for Ethernet PHY control and management. 4 MDC Management Data Clock pin, used in conjunction with MDIO for data transfer. 5 RXD0 Receiver Data 0. Receives data from the Ethernet link. 6 RXD1 Receiver Data 1. Receives data from the Ethernet link. 7 RXD2 Receiver Data 2. Receives data from the Ethernet link. 8 RXD3 Receiver Data 3. Receives data from the Ethernet link. 9 RX_CLK Receiver Clock pin. Provides clock signal for Ethernet data reception. 10 TXD0 Transmit Data 0. Sends data to the Ethernet link. 11 TXD1 Transmit Data 1. Sends data to the Ethernet link. 12 TXD2 Transmit Data 2. Sends data to the Ethernet link. 13 TXD3 Transmit Data 3. Sends data to the Ethernet link. 14 TX_CLK Transmit Clock pin. Provides clock signal for Ethernet data transmission. 15 RESET Reset pin. When active, it resets the device to initialize it. 16 INT Interrupt pin. Used for generating interrupts to the external controller. 17 SLEEP Sleep Mode pin. Used to put the device into low-power mode when not in use. 18 MII_RXD0 Media Independent Interface (MII) Receiver Data pin 0. 19 MII_RXD1 MII Receiver Data pin 1. 20 MII_RXD2 MII Receiver Data pin 2. 21 MII_RXD3 MII Receiver Data pin 3. 22 MII_TXD0 MII Transmit Data pin 0. 23 MII_TXD1 MII Transmit Data pin 1. 24 MII_TXD2 MII Transmit Data pin 2. 25 MII_TXD3 MII Transmit Data pin 3. 26 VDD Power Supply pin. 27 VSS Ground pin. 28 PHY_PWR PHY Power pin, powers the Ethernet physical layer (PHY). 29 SPI_MOSI SPI Master-Out-Slave-In pin for data transmission in SPI communication. 30 SPI_MISO SPI Master-In-Slave-Out pin for data reception in SPI communication. 31 SPI_CLK SPI Clock pin, carries clock signal for SPI communication. 32 SPI_CS SPI Chip Select pin. Controls the chip select for SPI communication. 33 GPIO0 General Purpose Input/Output pin 0. Used for custom signaling or external components. 34 GPIO1 General Purpose Input/Output pin 1. Used for custom signaling or external components. 35 GPIO2 General Purpose Input/Output pin 2. Used for custom signaling or external components. 36 GPIO3 General Purpose Input/Output pin 3. Used for custom signaling or external components. 37 TX_EN Transmit Enable pin. Controls the activation of the transmitter. 38 RX_ER Receiver Error pin. Indicates an error in received data. 39 LINK_UP Link Status pin. Indicates if a valid Ethernet link is established. 40 RGMII_RXD0 Reduced Gigabit Media Independent Interface Receiver Data pin 0. 41 RGMII_RXD1 RGMII Receiver Data pin 1. 42 RGMII_RXD2 RGMII Receiver Data pin 2. 43 RGMII_RXD3 RGMII Receiver Data pin 3. 44 RGMII_TXD0 RGMII Transmit Data pin 0. 45 RGMII_TXD1 RGMII Transmit Data pin 1. 46 RGMII_TXD2 RGMII Transmit Data pin 2. 47 RGMII_TXD3 RGMII Transmit Data pin 3. 48 RGMII_CLK RGMII Clock pin, provides clock signal for gigabit transmission. 49 RGMIICRSDV RGMII Carrier Sense/Data Valid pin, used for media access control. 50 RGMIIRXCTL RGMII Receiver Control pin. 51 RGMIITXCTL RGMII Transmit Control pin. 52 MDIO Management Data Input/Output pin for Ethernet PHY control. 53 MDC Management Data Clock pin for synchronization. 54 RX_CLK Receive Clock pin. 55 TX_CLK Transmit Clock pin. 56 LED 0 LED Control pin 0 for network activity indication. 57 LED1 LED Control pin 1 for network activity indication. 58 LED2 LED Control pin 2 for network activity indication. 59 LED3 LED Control pin 3 for network activity indication. 60 RESETn Reset pin for initialization. 61 INT Interrupt pin for signaling external devices. 62 SLEEPn Low power mode control pin. 63 TEST Test pin for debugging purposes. 64 NC No Connect pin.3. FAQs About KSZ8863RLL (Example Questions and Answers)
Q1: What is the purpose of the MDIO pin on the KSZ8863RLL?A1: The MDIO (Management Data Input/Output) pin is used for management of the Ethernet PHY. It allows the host to configure and read the status of the PHY layer.
Q2: How does the RESET pin on KSZ8863RLL work?A2: The RESET pin is an active-low signal used to reset the entire chip. When the pin is pulled low, the chip is initialized and brought into a known state.
Q3: What type of power supply is required for the KSZ8863RLL?A3: The KSZ8863RLL requires a 3.3V power supply for its core functionality. Ensure a stable voltage supply within the specified range.
Q4: What is the function of the RX_CLK pin?A4: The RX_CLK pin provides the clock signal for receiving data over Ethernet, ensuring synchronization between the received data and the clock.
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4. Conclusion
You should refer to the KSZ8863RLL datasheet for the full, detailed specifications of each pin and function, as this will have the most accurate and official description. The FAQ section provides a sample list, but the datasheet will be more comprehensive with exact parameters and electrical characteristics.
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