KSZ8893MBL Datasheet, PDF (31/116 Pages) Micrel Semiconductor – Integrated 3-Port 10/100 Managed Switch with PHYs

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KSZ8893MQL/MBL
Straight Cable
A straight cable connects an MDI device to an MDI-X device, or an MDI-X device to an MDI device. The following
diagram depicts a typical straight cable connection between a NIC card (MDI) and a switch, or hub (MDI-X).
10/100 Ethernet
Media Dependent Interface
1
Transmit Pair
2
3
4
Receive Pair
5
6
7
8
Modular Connector
(RJ-45)
NIC
Straight
Cable
10/100 Ethernet
Media Dependent Interface
1
Receive Pair
2
3
4
Transmit Pair
5
6
7
8
Modular Connector
(RJ-45)
HUB
(Repeater or Switch)
Figure 1. Typical Straight Cable Connection
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