KS8841-16MQL-EVAL

The KS8841-16MQL-EVAL is an evaluation board and kit designed to support customer evaluation, development, and testing activities based on NXP’s KS8841-16MQL Ethernet PHY family. This advanced technology is used for data communication over short distances, such as for local area networks (LANs).

The integrated circuit (IC) on the KS8841-16MQL-EVAL evaluation board is connected to other components on the board via high-speed signal input/output ports (I/Os). The board is equipped with an Ethernet jack, as well as interface connectors for a microcontroller or processor. The board includes additional chips to supply power, interconnectivity, increased functionality, and to create the interface for the microcontroller or processor.

The KS8841-16MQL-EVAL evaluation board and kit support customers by offering ample resources needed to test different aspects of the KS8841-16MQL Ethernet PHY family\'s functionality. The evaluation board and kit allow customers to program and test various configurations and operations of the IC, as well as to assess the performance of the Ethernet PHY in detail. The board and kit also allow customers to set up and test communication pathways and to evaluate the IC\'s support for various protocols, such as TCP/IP, UDP, and ARP.

The evaluation board and development kit helps customers to bring the KS8841-16MQL Ethernet PHY to market faster and reduce development time and costs. In addition, the board also offers customers the flexibility to customize the IC\'s operations. The IC settings can be adjusted to optimize the performance, as well as the power consumption and communication latency of the device.

The working principles of the KS8841-16MQL-EVAL evaluation board and kit are rooted in the data transmission principles of the IC. The IC operates over one of two protocol groups supported by the evaluation board and kit. The first group is the Ethernet protocol, which allows data to be transmitted over the same physical link as other signals. The second group is the point-to-point protocol, which is used for communication over two devices without the need for an intermediate network. The KS8841-16MQL Ethernet PHY is configured to operate over either of these two protocols.

The IC can be programmed to operate in one of two communication modes. The first mode is the half-duplex mode, where data is transmitted in both directions on the same link without collision. The second mode is the full-duplex mode, which allows for simultaneous data transmission in both directions. The evaluation board and kit are designed to allow customers to evaluate the functions of the IC by programming it to operate in either communication mode.

The evaluation board and kit also support customers in testing various aspects of the IC’s performance. The board features multiple I/O ports that can be used to connect to a microcontroller or processor. The board also includes additional components that allow customers to measure the timing and power consumption of the IC. Customers can use the evaluation board and kit to assess the IC’s compliance with standards set by various organizations, such as the IEEE 802.3, Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) specification, or the Microchip Power-On-Tester specification.

The KS8841-16MQL-EVAL evaluation board and kit provides customers with the resources necessary to develop and evaluate the KS8841-16MQL Ethernet PHY. The board and kit support customers by offering robust tools to assess the IC’s performance, customize the operations, and test the IC’s compliance with industry standards. As a result, they are an indispensable tool for any customer aiming to bring the KS8841-16MQL Ethernet PHY family to market.