Gigabit Ethernet

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Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3zThe Choice of a
New Generation

• ECE 4006c
• G2- Gigabit Ethernet Intel/Agilent TX
• Javier Alvarez, gte006r
• Astou Thiongane, gt3083a
• Ebrima Kujabi, gte212s

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Background Coverage

• General Introduction to the Ethernet
• The IEEE Ethernet Standards
• -802.3z
• Single Mode V. Multimode Fiber
• The Specifics of the Project
• -The Intel Ethernet Card
• - The Maxim Evaluation Board (MAX3287SW EV
  KIT)

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Evolution of the Ethernet

• The Internet Revolution and the need for ever
  Increasing Bandwidth
• The Ethernet Advantage
• - Increase in Efficiency
• - Larger Capacity
• - Lower cost
• - Simpler Networks

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From Ethernet to Gigabit Ethernet
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Why Fiber?
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SMF v. MMF

• SMF
• - Core Size 9um
• - 2km w/o losses
• - No bouncing off cladding
• MMF
• - Core Size 50-100um
• - Graded v. Step-Index
• Graded Index MMF is what is most common

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The Specifics of the Project

• The Intel PC Card
• The OE Module
• - Transceiver
• The transmitter
• -MAX3287SW EV KIT

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Testing Procedures

• The Eye Mask from IEEE 802.3z
• - Distinction between logical 1 and 0
• Bit Error Testing
• Signal Analysis