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Intel® 82551IT Integrated 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet Controller
Overview
 
The Intelligent Way to Connect | Key Applications | Features and Benfits | Characteristics

82551it Integrated functions for high-performance, embedded Ethernet applications
The Intel® 82551IT Integrated 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet Controller expands the family of Intel® 8255x controllers. As part of Intel's fourth generation of fully integrated Fast Ethernet MAC/PHY solutions, the 82551IT is optimized for low-cost, embedded applications.

The 82551IT provides excellent performance with offloading of TCP, UDP and IP checksums. Its optimized 32-bit interface and efficient scatter-gather bus mastering capabilities enable the controller to perform high-speed data transfers over the PCI bus. These capabilities accelerate the processing of high-level commands and operations, lowering CPU utilization. The device's architecture enables efficient data flow from the bus interface unit to the 3KB transmit and receive FIFOs, providing the perfect balance between the wire and system bus. In addition, multiple priority queues augment Quality of Service (QoS) performance.

The 82551IT is pin-compatible with the Intel® 82559ER Fast Ethernet controller, and it is layout-compatible with Intel® 82540 Gigabit Ethernet controller. Intel-supported 82551IT drivers run on the standard Intel® 82551QM Fast Ethernet PCI/CardBus Controller, providing OEMs an upgrade path to the 82551QM for additional features and increased functionality.
The Intelligent Way to Connect
High-performance/low-cost solution
Advanced offloading features speed data transfers
Footprint compatibility for flexible designs
Key Applications
The Intel 82551IT Integrated 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet Controller is designed for use in the following applications:

Information appliances, set-top boxes
Point-of-Sales terminals, Web kiosks
Printers
Other embedded applications
Features and Benefits
Performance-enhancement Features
Offloads TCP, UDP, and IP checksums from PC processor Speeds data transfers
Multiple priority transmit queues Enables packet prioritization for faster delivery of business-critical data
Combination 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet controller and physical layer
Provides low-cost network connectivity for LOM or PCI adapters with glueless 32-bit PCI bus master interface
Reduces board space requirements and external support circuitry
Improved dynamic transmit chaining Enhances performance
Early-receive interrupt Processes receive data concurrently
3KB internal receive and transmit buffers Prevents data overruns or underruns
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) and flexible frame filtering Allows virtually connected IPv6, IPv4, Windows NT,* or next-generation systems
Programmable transmit threshold Utilizes bus more efficiently
Fast back-to-back transmission support with minimum interframe spacing Maximizes system throughput
Power-reduction Features
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Specifications compliant Provides various power-down states and the ability to "wake-up" on a unique packet addressed to the system
Reduced D3 power consumption Optimized for power-constraint designs
Deep Power Down Minimizes power requirements
Efficient dynamic standby mode
Compatibility Features
Footprint-compatible with the Intel® 82540 Gigabit Ethernet controller
Enables single-board design accommodating either 10/100/1000Mbps or 10/100Mbps Ethernet
Provides an easy and safe migration path to Gigabit Ethernet
Pin-compatible and driver-compatible with 82559ER
Provides an easy upgrade path for existing 82559ER designs
Supports robust, well-tested, high-performance drivers
Intel-supported 82551IT drivers also run on Intel® 82551QM Provides upgrade path to standard Intel® 82551QM for advanced network features
Physical Features
Thin BGA 15x15mm package Minimizes board space requirements

Characteristics
Electrical
Power Supply
Power Dissipation
3.3V +/- 5%
0.5W (typical)
Environmental
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
-40°C to 85°C (maximum)
-65° C to 140° C
Physical
Package 196-pin BGA (1mm ball pitch)

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