4.2 Issue 2 - MDIO Ethernet PHY Communications
Applicable EVM Revisions
: E2
Issue Description
: On some EVM, U78 MDIO MUX path has been shown to result in intermittent MDIO PHY
communication between the AM64x SoC and CPSW and ICSSG Ethernet PHY.
Workaround
: Modifications number 4 and 5 are applied to the assembly. These modifications result in the HSE
header losing access to the
HSE_PRG0_PRU1_GPO18
and
HSE_PRG0_PRU1_GPO19
signals.
Modification 4 description
:
• R370, 2.2kΩ resistor installed
Modification 5 description:
• All components located on the bottom of the PCB assembly layer
• Remove U78
• Short U78.2 to U78.4
• Short U78.8 to U78.6
5 References
•
AM64x Sitara™ Processors Data Manual
•
6 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision A (February 2021) to Revision B (March 2021)
Page
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Known Issues and Modifications
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AM64x GP EVM User's Guide
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