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1 Preface
1.1 Intended Use
SMSC’s MOST50 E-O Converter is intended for use during development, test, and analysis of MOST50
Electrical Physical Layer (ePHY) network devices. Operation of the MOST50 E-O Converter is supported
only when used in conjunction with the components provide by SMSC, which are included in the product
deliverables (see Section 1.2). The original state of the product should not be altered; otherwise product
functionality and performance cannot be guaranteed, and user safety may be at risk.
This user’s manual should be read in its entirety prior to operating the MOST50 E-O Converter, with spe-
cial consideration given to Initial Charge Instructions (Appendix C). Any reference to E-O Converter in this
document implies MOST50 E-O Converter.
1.2 Deliverables
The MOST50 E-O Converter is designed for use with the components that accompany the device in the
MOST50 E-O Converter Kit. A complete MOST50 E-O Converter Kit includes the following items:
12 V Power Supply (qty: 2)
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) ePHY Cable - 0.5 m (qty: 2)
Duplex Optical Fiber Cable - 3 m (qty: 1)
Duplex Optical Fiber Cable - 40 m (qty: 1)
ePHY Connector Housing (qty: 2)
Female Contacts (qty: 8)
MOST50 E-O Converter User’s Manual (qty: 1)
