Datasheet
2017 Microchip Technology Inc. DS00002335B-page 13
KSZ8863MLL/FLL/RLL
3.1.10.1 Straight Cable
A straight cable connects an MDI device to an MDI-X device, or an MDI-X device to an MDI device. Figure 3-1 depicts
a typical straight cable connection between a NIC card (MDI) and a switch, or hub (MDI-X).
FIGURE 3-1: TYPICAL STRAIGHT CABLE CONNECTION
Receive PairTransmit Pair
Receive Pair
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
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8
Transmit Pair
Modular Connector
(RJ-45)
NIC
Straight
Cable
10/100 Ethernet
Media Dependent Interface
10/100 Ethernet
Media Dependent Interface
Modular Connector
(RJ-45)
HUB
(Repeater or Switch)