Preface
This document describes the Digital Semiconductor 21140A 10/100BASE–TX
Evaluation Board (also referred to as the EB140A–TX), which is a sample
design and development board for systems based on the Digital Semiconductor
21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller (21140A). The EB140A–TX supports
10BASE–T and 100BASE–TX Fast Ethernet, and complies with the electrical
and protocol requirements of the PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.0 and
PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.1.
Audience
This document is intended for developers who are evaluating the functionality
of the 21140A, and who use the EB140A–TX to design systems based on
the 21140A.
Content Overview
This manual contains the following chapters and appendix:
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Chapter 1, Introduction — Describes the EB140A–TX.
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Chapter 2, System Requirements, Kit Contents, and Installation —
Lists the requirements for installing the EB140A–TX and lists the contents
of the Digital Semiconductor 21140A 10/100BASE–TX Evaluation Board
Kit. It also provides the procedure for installing the evaluation board.
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Appendix A, Technical Support and Ordering Information —
Contains information about how to obtain technical support and order
Digital Semiconductor products.
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