Autonegotiation between 1000Base-X and 1000Base-T
US7570657B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/3054
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An autonegotiation circuit for gigabit per second Ethernet networks includes a switch with 1000BASE-X media. A gigabit interface connector (GBIC) module connects the switch to the device and allows autonegotiation. The switch includes a first GBIC interface with a transmitter and a receiver. The GBIC module includes a second GBIC interface with a transmitter and a receiver and a first copper interface with a transmitter and a receiver. The device includes a second copper interface with a transmitter and a receiver. The GBIC module waits for non-zero configuration ordered sets from the switch. The GBIC module stores configuration information from the switch and then sends FLP bursts to the device. 1000BASE-T autonegotiation is completed and a link is established between the GBIC module and the device. The GBIC module stores second configuration information from the device. Then, the GBIC module completes 1000BASE-X autonegotiation and establishes a link.
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